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Observability Month

Empowering SREs: A Closer Look at Mainframe Observability
I am confident that Broadcom's WatchTower Platform™ for mainframe AIOps is poised to revolutionize the landscape for IT ops teams overseeing mainframe applications. If you're not yet acquainted with our recent announcement, WatchTower introduces a mainframe...

Podcast: The Evolution of Observability
For our latest episode of the planet mainframe podcast Amanda Hendley sat down with Paul DiMarzio at SHARE Orlando. Amanda and Paul talked about the evolution of observability, what observability means in the mainframe space, and how Broadcom’s new WatchTower platform...
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Influential Mainframer – Manuel Gómez Burriel
Today, we honor someone who believes in mainframe education so deeply that he created a national forum to make it happen. Manuel Gómez Burriel IMS/DB2 DBA & Systems Administrator Madrid, Spain Connect with Manuel on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers...

Influential Mainframer – Danny Naicker
Today, we honor someone who built a legacy not by seeking credit, but by building capacity—one mainframer at a time. Danny Naiker Retired, First National Bank of South Africa South Africa View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. Danny Naiker’s...

Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more
Precisely expands mainframe offerings through DTS acquisition Precisely is signaling a renewed focus on its mainframe heritage with the acquisition of DTS Software, a company known for its mainframe storage optimization tools. While Precisely has broadened its...

Influential Mainframer – Ezriel Gross
Today we celebrate one of the most trusted technical voices in CICS education and performance tuning. Ezriel Gross Principal Solutions Advisor, Rocket Software New Jersey, USA Connect with Ezriel on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. Ezriel...

Influential Mainframer – Peter Enrico
With a career that began at IBM—where he helped design and develop cornerstone technologies like Workload Manager (WLM) and Resource Measurement Facility (RMF)—Peter Enrico has spent more than 40 years advancing the art and science of z/OS performance. Peter Enrico...

Influential Mainframer – Toine Michielse
Today, we celebrate someone who’s bridging generations and platforms—showing that mainframe evolution starts with real-world experience. Toine Michielse Leader, Client Services Consulting, Broadcom Inc. Madrid, Spain Connect with Toine on: View the entire 2025...

Influential Mainframer – Ron Argent
Today, we celebrate someone who believes so strongly in the power of the mainframe that he bought one. Ron Argent CEO, TES Enterprise Solutions and Cognition Foundry England, United Kingdom Connect with Ron on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here....

Influential Mainframer – Kannan Subbarayan
Today, we celebrate someone who is shaping the future of the mainframe workforce—one hire and one automation project at a time. Kannan Subbarayan Vice President, Ensono Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Connect with Kannan on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers...
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Vanguard Security & Compliance 2025
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Essential z/OS Performance Tuning Workshop
Virtual MeetingJoin Scott Chapman in this 4-day z/OS Performance Tuning Essentials Workshop that focuses on the foundational terminology, metrics, and practices necessary to measure, understand, and improve z/OS system performance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving performance and […]
Introducing Syncsort™ Storage Management
Recently, Precisely added the Storage Management solutions from DTS Software to our product lineup. These products represent a significant addition to Precisely’s already robust IBM Z software portfolio. The newly […]
IDUG EMEA 2025
Dusseldorf, GermanyIDUG will be taking place in Dusseldorf for the 2025 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference! Experience the custom Solution Center, workshops & hands-on labs, IBM’s certification & badging opportunities, as well […]

Mainframes and the Race to Cool the World’s Data Trivia
As the weather heats up in the Northern Hemisphere, most of us are starting to think of ways to cool down. But humans aren’t the only ones that need to avoid over-heating. As demand for digital services surges, data centers are evolving rapidly - in size, complexity,...

DataStax Acquisition, Expanded Mainframe Academy, and more
Ensono Expands Mainframe Academy in 2025 with Launch in Poland and New Career Tracks Leading technology advisor, innovation partner, and managed service provider Ensono has expanded its flagship Mainframe Academy (MFA) program, launching the curriculum in Poland and...

Db2 Month Trivia
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...

A New IBM Partnership, New Episode of What’s Up Mainframe, and more
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...

More Mainframe Trailblazer Trivia
Frances "Fran" Allen was a trailblazing computer scientist whose work at IBM helped shape the direction of modern computing. Known for her expertise in compiler technology and performance optimization, she made lasting contributions to how software runs on large-scale...

The latest X-Force Threat Index, Remembering a Past SHARE President, and more
In Memory of A. Harry Williams, Past SHARE President SHARE President, Art Gutowski, has shared the news of the sudden passing of A. Harry Williams, who served as SHARE President from 2016-2018 Harry was a dedicated and longtime member of the SHARE community. His...