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...
Organizations increasingly want faster, more intelligent business decisions. For enterprises running critical workloads on CICS, artificial intelligence (AI) offers a practical way to improve transaction processing, automate decisions, and uncover patterns hidden...
Moving IBM Z source code into Git should simplify development. But when Git still feeds a legacy library manager, teams often end up maintaining two systems, two workflows, and two versions of the truth. For many IBM Z clients, the journey to modern development...
Executing a known task on a mainframe is a solved problem. Diagnosing an incident that spans five environments is not. And no amount of hiring solves it, because the challenge isn't a shortage of hands.Why faster diagnostics may be more important than faster task...
The mainframe is not going away. The Arcati Mainframe Navigator 2026 reinforces the continued importance of IBM Z to business-critical operations, while also showing an industry taking a pragmatic approach to AI. Rather than expecting AI to fundamentally disrupt the...
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....
