Mainframe Insight Matters IT evolution is moving at such a pace that our collective fear of missing out is a genuine concern. As AI hits the mainstream, no organization is exempt, and no legacy technology is off limits. Mainframe modernization and AI have been...
(aka “Linuxification” of Db2 Tools)Broadcom Database Management Solutions for Db2 (Db2 Tools) are traditionally used from the z/OS ISPF interface or from batch. While this interface is familiar and efficient for some, for others, especially new audiences coming from...
A look at how some z/OS shops have closed their batch windows by pushing batch I/O through the owning CICS region.Most CICS shops I have worked in carry the same operational habit: keep a nightly window open so that batch can update VSAM files without colliding with...
CICS User Group | December 2025 AI and CICSIn today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses demand seamless, efficient, and secure transaction processing to keep up with evolving customer expectations and market dynamics. On IBM Z, a platform renowned for its...
CICS User Group | January 2026 The 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...
Db2 User Group | January 2026 Db2 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....
CICS User Group | May 2025 What’s new in IBM Z OMEGAMON AI for CICSIBM Z OMEGAMON for CICS AI has had more updates in the last 2 years than it has in the last decade or more. Come to this session to learn about the exciting new features and performance improvements...
Db2 User Group | June 2025 From Root to Leaf—Managing Index Splits in Db2Indexes are the heart of efficient SQL and access path in Db2 for z/OS. But when they become bloated due to page splits, they can quietly eat away at your performance, escalate CPU usage, and...
IMS User Group | June 2025 IMS Catalog implementation using Ansible PlaybooksJoin us for a practical demonstration of how Ansible automation can enhance your mainframe operations. This session shows how to implement the IMS Catalog using Ansible’s powerful automation...
Db2 User Group | May 2025 AI in Db2 for z/OS: A Brief OverviewAlthough there’s a wide range of artificial or augmented intelligence (AI) in technology today, the AI infused in Db2 for z/OS is unique! There are a few enhancements in Db2 13 that incorporate AI into...
