Early Years of the Mainframe

Early Years of the Mainframe

The mainframe is often considered the backbone of enterprise computing—and it has a rich history that is  intertwined with pioneering individuals who shaped its development. This month at Planet Mainframe, to mark the 60th anniversary of the mainframe, we’re...

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Most Influential Mainframers Trivia

Most Influential Mainframers Trivia

At Planet Mainframe, we’ve been celebrating the careers of mainframe influencers—the people that raise the bar, push the envelope, break new ground. Whatever metaphor you want to use, these are the people who aren’t afraid to make things a bit uncomfortable in order...

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Twentieth-Century Mainframe Icon—Fred Brooks

Twentieth-Century Mainframe Icon—Fred Brooks

At Planet Mainframe, we’ve been marking the 60th anniversary of the mainframe by celebrating the lives of influential mainframes of the past and present. This week, we’re turning our attention to a twentieth-century mainframe icon—Fred Brooks. Brooks was a luminary in...

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World of Observability and Resiliency

World of Observability and Resiliency

This month at Planet Mainframe we’re delving into the world of observability and resiliency. Far from being buzzwords, the complex nature of modern IT environments makes this a theme worth a lot of spilled ink.  Our trivia quiz this week will focus on...

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Mainframe Resiliency Trivia

Mainframe Resiliency Trivia

This month at Planet Mainframe we’ve been focusing on the topic of observability and resiliency - a topic that is evergreen in a world rife with cyber-hazards. Our last trivia quiz was on observability, so we’re dedicating this week’s quiz to resiliency. In business,...

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