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Mainframe Lingo Trivia
MIPS, CPUs, CRT, VTAM….the world of mainframes is absolutely notorious for the obscure lingo. A conversation between two mainframers talking mainframe-speak is sure to be entirely impenetrable to an outsider. It could be seen as a barrier (it probably is a barrier for...
Mainframes: Silent Giants of the Digital Era
In the whirlwind of technological advancements, it's easy to overlook the foundational pillars that support our digital world. Mainframes, often perceived as relics of a bygone era, continue to play a pivotal role in orchestrating the symphony of modern data. These...
GSE UK 2024: Insights, Innovations, and Unforgettable Connections
Upholding its stellar repuation, GSE UK 2024 was a truly rewarding event for me and Planet Mainframe. For anyone working in mainframe and enterprise IT, the general consensus is that the sessions, conversations, and workshops/hands-on labs were chock full of insights...
The Risks of Unregulated AI: What to Know
Throughout the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has quickly become part of everyday life. Smartphones come equipped with AI-backed voice recognition software that can answer simple questions and maximize the use of your device. Even facial...
Optimizing Data Management in Mainframe Environments: Key Strategies for Effective Backup and Recovery
Data management in mainframe environments is evolving as organizations face unprecedented volumes of data and the need for seamless, rapid recovery. At the recent Recovery in Db2: The End-To-End Journey of Your Data session, presented by Aysen Svoboda at IDUG EMEA,...
Mainframes are swimlanes, AI is sprinkles, and COBOL only seems glacial
Derek Britton is one of COBOL’s biggest advocates, a one-man PR agency for the 65-year-old language that “suffers from an existential challenge.” We caught up with him at SHARE Kansas City to talk COBOL, AI, and the future of mainframes.From his perspective, COBOL is...
Using AI for Monitoring Hybrid Environments
Understanding and optimizing application performance is pivotal for businesses in the increasingly complex landscape of hybrid IT environments. Rod Dyson, Senior Director of Software Engineering at Rocket Software, explored this topic in a webinar hosted by Planet...
Revolutionary Multi-ESM Security Tool Launches at GSE UK Conference: esmGUI by Sarnia
Adelaide, South Australia, October 25, 2024 – Sarnia Enterprise Security introduces esmGUI, an innovative security administration tool that streamlines mainframe security management across ACF2, RACF, and Top Secret environments - simultaneously. Officially...
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Mainframe Lingo Trivia
MIPS, CPUs, CRT, VTAM….the world of mainframes is absolutely notorious for the obscure lingo. A conversation between two mainframers talking mainframe-speak is sure to be entirely impenetrable to an outsider. It could be seen as a barrier (it probably is a barrier for...
Mainframes: Silent Giants of the Digital Era
In the whirlwind of technological advancements, it's easy to overlook the foundational pillars that support our digital world. Mainframes, often perceived as relics of a bygone era, continue to play a pivotal role in orchestrating the symphony of modern data. These...
GSE UK 2024: Insights, Innovations, and Unforgettable Connections
Upholding its stellar repuation, GSE UK 2024 was a truly rewarding event for me and Planet Mainframe. For anyone working in mainframe and enterprise IT, the general consensus is that the sessions, conversations, and workshops/hands-on labs were chock full of insights...
The Risks of Unregulated AI: What to Know
Throughout the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has quickly become part of everyday life. Smartphones come equipped with AI-backed voice recognition software that can answer simple questions and maximize the use of your device. Even facial...
Optimizing Data Management in Mainframe Environments: Key Strategies for Effective Backup and Recovery
Data management in mainframe environments is evolving as organizations face unprecedented volumes of data and the need for seamless, rapid recovery. At the recent Recovery in Db2: The End-To-End Journey of Your Data session, presented by Aysen Svoboda at IDUG EMEA,...
Mainframes are swimlanes, AI is sprinkles, and COBOL only seems glacial
Derek Britton is one of COBOL’s biggest advocates, a one-man PR agency for the 65-year-old language that “suffers from an existential challenge.” We caught up with him at SHARE Kansas City to talk COBOL, AI, and the future of mainframes.From his perspective, COBOL is...
Using AI for Monitoring Hybrid Environments
Understanding and optimizing application performance is pivotal for businesses in the increasingly complex landscape of hybrid IT environments. Rod Dyson, Senior Director of Software Engineering at Rocket Software, explored this topic in a webinar hosted by Planet...
Revolutionary Multi-ESM Security Tool Launches at GSE UK Conference: esmGUI by Sarnia
Adelaide, South Australia, October 25, 2024 – Sarnia Enterprise Security introduces esmGUI, an innovative security administration tool that streamlines mainframe security management across ACF2, RACF, and Top Secret environments - simultaneously. Officially...
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Arcati 2025 Survey Trivia
The 2025 Arcati Mainframe Survey results are in, delivering valuable insights into the current landscape of the mainframe industry. Conducted by Planet Mainframe from November 2024 to January 2025, this global, cross-industry survey captures a comprehensive snapshot...
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SHARE Conference Trivia
SHARE Washington, D.C. is all wrapped up but we thought we’d devote a Trivia quiz to the SHARE conference—one of the longest-running (70 years!) and most influential gatherings for mainframe professionals. Originally founded as a user group for organizations that use...
Mainframe Innovations, Career Webinar, a New APAC Partnership, and more
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Transform Mainframe Innovation Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced a strategic alliance with BMC Software that aims to drive innovation and optimization...
Zowe: History & Significance Trivia
Earlier in February, Planet Mainframe had the opportunity to sit down with Elliot Jalley, Product Manager at Broadcom’s R&D Center in Prague, to discuss Zowe’s pivotal role in mainframe modernization. Zowe is a groundbreaking initiative that enhances...
Acquisitions, Synthetic Data Sets, and the latest Mainframe Security launch
Newly Launched Izzi Software Acquires ColeSoft, Expands Footprint in Mainframe Industry Izzi Software, a newly launched player in the mainframe scene, has made its first move by acquiring ColeSoft, a Virginia-based company known for its debugging tools for IBM...