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CICS at 55: The Evolution of Mainframe Transaction Processing
Globally, 1969 was a noteworthy year - socially, politically, and technologically. Significant moments included: First humans landed and walked on the Moon, catapulting space exploration forward Beatles released the Abbey Road album, a landmark and final album First...
Izzi Software Acquires CNX Corporation, Extends Reach into IBM Power Ecosystem
Company to expand development and improve support for users of flagship Valence framework Minneapolis – July 7, 2025 – Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Chicago-based CNX...
Modernization in the News
IBM z/OS upgrade will deliver mainframe AI services and support IBM has revealed further details about its imminent launch of a major z/OS upgrade, which will feature an infusion of AI. The operating system upgrade introduces AI support via a feature package called...
Operational Resilience Driven by AIOps and Automation
In today’s hyper-connected world, we expect apps to work flawlessly, ALWAYS be available, and respond in seconds. Behind the scenes of all these digital apps is exponential growth of data, transactions, and complexity. Traditional reactive approaches to managing apps...
CICS Programming Best Practices
ASRA Abend Code In discussing aspects of CICS Command level Programming, have you ever wondered why a Program Interrupt (S0C4, S0C7) results in an ASRA Abend code? Firstly, it is important to remember that the middle 2 characters of every Abend code tells us who...
Test your SMF knowledge and more with trivia this week!
As usual, this week’s trivia challenge will look back at two Planet Mainframe articles with different themes. This week, our first article will be most relevant for companies that outsource their mainframes to specialist outsourcers. The second should be highly...
Tackling the Tech Talent Challenge
At the core of technology, it's all about people! From developing hardware to crafting software and applications, it's the human ingenuity that fuels innovation. So, investing heavily in your workforce is not just an option, but an essential step towards success. Join...
How Sustainable Is The Mainframe?
Why should we care about sustainable computing? I’d always considered the IT sector to be pretty sustainable until I discovered some alarming facts. The IT systems that run our world are now responsible for around 4 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas...
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Virtual CICS User Group: Unlocking Mainframe Knowledge: Using AI to Support CICS Professionals
Zoom - Virtual MeetingMany organizations rely on large CICS applications where critical knowledge is buried in legacy code and documentation. This session explores how AI can help MF CICS professionals quickly understand applications, […]
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Virtual IMS User Group: No Data Left Behind: The Complete Guide to IMS Database Recovery
Zoom - Virtual Meeting📅 June 16, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM ET When an IMS database fails, there is no time to learn recovery on the fly. In this practical and technically grounded session, […]
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Mainframe News – Acquisitions and Federal Appeals
Rocket Software Closes Acquisition of OpenText’s Application Modernization and Connectivity Business Rocket Software has successfully finalized the acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business, formerly part of Micro Focus. The...
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...
Mainframes prove a new level of resilience and more
Mainframes Survive 4.8 Magnitude Eastcoast Earthquake A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Northeast on Friday, April 5, rattling the East Coast from Maine down to Virginia. But while people may have been feeling shaken, the mainframes of Poughkeepsie were just fine....
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...
New Generative AI Capabilities, Where the Mainframerz are Meeting, and more
IBM watsonx Brings New Generative AI Capabilities to Masters Tournament Digital Platforms If you watched the Masters Tournament over the weekend, you may have noticed some new fan features, brought to you by watsonx, and courtesy of a collaboration between experts...
People and History of the Mainframe Trivia
This month at Planet Mainframe, we’re looking at the people and history of the mainframe. If you’re not a mainframer, that may not sound particularly titillating—but it’s a story of innovation, evolution, and resilience. Originating in the mid-20th century,...