Db2 Month at Planet Mainframe During the month of June at Planet Mainframe, we are celebrating everything Db2. Sponsored by: Streamlining Your Db2 13 Migration: 7 Steps to Get Ahead Author: Paul Barak Migrating to a new version of a critical platform like Db2 for z/OS...
Virtual CICS User Group The Virtual CICS user group was established as a way for individuals using IBM’s CICS TS systems to exchange information, learn new techniques, and advance their...
2026 Arcati Mainframe Survey: Your Voice Drives the Next ReportEvery data point in the Arcati Mainframe Report starts with professionals like you.Join the 2026 research cycle — complete the survey, join the directory, or showcase your company in the next...
Meet the 2025 Influential Mainframers Mainframe technology continues to evolve because of the dedicated professionals, educators, mentors, and innovators who drive it forward. This April, we’re celebrating them. Welcome to the second annual Influential Mainframers...
Recent Virtual Db2 SessionDb2 13 in Practice: Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have EnhancementsDb2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week....
Recent Virtual CICS SessionThe IT Stairway to Heaven. CICS Testing Pyramid: From Unit to Integration to Production-Like EnvironmentEffective testing is essential for building robust systems. Dive deep into a structured approach to the testing pyramid for CICS...
Upcoming Virtual IMS SessionIMS Managed ACB Mandate After 6 Months–Adapting to the New NormalNovember 11, 2025 Six months after the IMS Managed ACB mandate, the landscape for IMS administrators and DBAs has fundamentally changed. What began as a modernization...
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Historically, IT organizations have abandoned the mainframe platform for cost reasons. It's a fact, and there's no getting around that; it's true. Now whether that makes sense or not is another matter. Howard Rubin has mentioned that 68% of production workloads is...
