Mainframe Reporting and Saving Data: Why Backups Are Non-Negotiable I’ve spoken with countless output management customers, and I’m alarmed by a recurring theme: many lack not only a robust backup strategy but also fail to practice their restores. This gap leaves them...
It’s Db2 month at Planet Mainframe, so what better time to talk about my absolute favorite mainframe technology, the IBM Db2 Analytics Accelerator (we users like to call it IDAA). What’s Not in a Name If you’ve ever heard me talk about IDAA at a conference, the...
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the ability to access and process data as quickly as possible is of utmost importance for businesses striving to gain a competitive edge. As such, a significant trend in the database world is utilizing memory for more types of...
This month at Planet Mainframe, we’re celebrating all things Db2, which has earned its place as one of the most trusted relational database management systems in mainframe environments. Organizations have trusted it for decades because when push comes to shove, it...
The database world is shifting. Between skyrocketing data volumes, evolving cyber threats, and the rise of AI, traditional tools no longer cut it. That’s why IBM’s latest updates to Db2 are on target and timely. The three new Db2 tools – Db2 12.1.2, Db2 Intelligence...
After publishing “Strengthening Enterprise Security with IBM Multi-Factor Authentication,” I’m excited to share part two: my hands-on experience implementing and using multi-factor authentication (MFA) on z/OS. Before discussing the practical aspects, it’s important...
Hazelcast and IBM Partner to Boost Real-Time Data Solutions on Mainframe Hazelcast and IBM have announced a collaboration to enhance real-time data processing for enterprise workloads. The partnership pairs IBM’s new LinuxONE and Linux on Z mainframes, which run on...
An Agnostic Services Vendor Weighs In After Years of Intensive Migration Activity Summary GTSG’s thirty-seven years on the mainframe include hundreds of thousands of hours dedicated to ISV migrations. We've observed many paths taken by mainframe shops,...
For a long time, disaster recovery (DR) in Db2 z/OS environments was mostly about getting systems back online after a major outage. Whether it was a hardware failure, a data center problem, or a natural disaster, the focus was on full system recovery, bringing the...
Across industries, mainframe teams are under pressure to meet SLAs, modernize operations, and reduce costs, all while managing growing complexity and talent turnover. Whether in financial services, insurance, healthcare, or retail, one thing is constant: when the...
