Picture this: a global blackout plunges the world into darkness, and with it, down go financial institutions, healthcare systems, government services, and transportation. Chaos reigns. The heart of the modern economy—those powerful, "outdated" mainframes—halt. The...
In the whirlwind of technological advancements, it's easy to overlook the foundational pillars that support our digital world. Mainframes, often perceived as relics of a bygone era, continue to play a pivotal role in orchestrating the symphony of modern data. These...
As the world embraces a new year, there is a familiar sense of confidence in our digital progress. We speak fluently about artificial intelligence, automation, smart infrastructure, and autonomous systems. Technology feels mature, dependable, and ever-advancing. But...
In my January 2026 article, I deconstructed the mathematical inevitability of the Y2K38 rollover—that critical moment on January 19, 2038, when 32-bit signed counters reach their limit. However, in our modern, hyper-connected landscape, Y2K38 is far more than a...
Inspired by Robert Pirsig's book, "Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance." Airlines use a specific approach to aircraft maintenance that can serve as a blueprint for legacy application management and budgeting.In this article, I explain why Pirsig’s book is...
Something I wish everyone understood about COBOL is… Though developed in 1959, COBOL remains the backbone of numerous mission-critical systems. It provides a level of operational stability that's difficult – if not impossible – to match with newer, less mature...
The most recent wave of media articles predicting the death of COBOL happened just before the pandemic. In 2019, COBOL supporters were celebrating the 60th birthday of this venerable computer programming language. Now COBOL is 65, and it’s still around. COBOL is...
Looking back, I can still vividly remember the year when I graduated from college with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Information Technology. It was 2008. Coming from university, I was quite confident in the skills and exposure that I acquired. PHP with...
Mainframes have been with us for decades, and despite advances in cloud computing and enterprise architectures, mainframes will be with us for some time to come. Most of today’s mainframes still run business-critical applications written in COBOL or Fortran that have...
Data is only as valuable as our ability to understand and use it. Ever feel overwhelmed by the flood of information bombarding us daily? News feeds, social media, and work reports can make anyone feel like they're drowning in data. The expression "drowning in data" is...
