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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WatchTower Platform Overview

WatchTower Platform Overview

Watch now to learn how the WatchTower Platform™ enables you to deliver breakthrough advances in mainframe problem identification and resolution. See how WatchTower streamlines mainframe observability by ingeniously integrating operational tools, workflows, data, and...

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Observations on Observability

Observations on Observability

Observability is the vehicle for delivering the next generation of tools to help us regain control. About 15 years ago, I participated in a meeting with customer IT executives to discuss their biggest challenges. I remember one of them describing difficulties in...

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Mainframe Modernization and Cost Reduction

Mainframe Modernization and Cost Reduction

One of the newest members of IBM’s mainframe partner community, The Smith Group is dedicated to helping their customers modernize as well as reducing or even eliminating many of the high costs associated with maintaining their mainframe platforms. M. Lane...

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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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