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TRIVIA – COBOL in Enterprise IT
In September, Planet Mainframe pays tribute to the programming language that has formed the backbone of many mission-critical workloads — COBOL. Considered by some to be a relic of early computing, COBOL continues to play a vital (if often overlooked) role in the...
Why Mainframe Observability Matters in Unifying Hybrid IT Operations
Let’s be honest: mainframes are mission-critical but often seen as separate technological islands that can get left out of the observability conversation. Distributed-based, leading observability solutions such as DataDog, Dynatrace, New Relic, Splunk et al. have...
Influential Mainframer – Dusty Rivers
Today, we celebrate a mainframe icon whose five-decade impact spans the globe and generations. Dusty Rivers Senior Director, US Systems Z, Mainline Information Systems Birmingham, Alabama, USA Connect with Dusty on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group...
Influential Mainframer – Senthil Nathan
Today, we recognize someone leading mainframe innovation on two powerful fronts—modernizing the platform itself and creating one of the largest grassroots mainframe communities in the world. Senthil Nathan Head of Product, IBM Z DevXFounder, MainframerIndia Chennai,...
Influential Mainframer – Gatien Dupre
Today, we celebrate someone who redefines mainframe modernization by leading with vision, building with purpose, and inspiring pride in the platform. Gatien Dupre Chief Product & Technical Officer, Virtel Villecresnes, France Connect with Gatien on: View the...
New PopUp Mainframe Market Survey Lifts Lid on Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Mainframe enterprise software company PopUp Mainframe has released the initial findings of its 2025 Mainframe Market Survey, which reveals the latest market trends and 2025 plans for enterprises utilizing IBM mainframe technology. The survey reveals the continued...
Influential Mainframer – Donna Hudi
Today, we recognize someone who continues to expand the mainframe conversation—bringing open source to center stage and making space for new voices along the way. Donna Hudi Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Business Development, Phoenix Software International...
Influential Mainframer – Michael Jordan
Today, we recognize someone dedicated to securing the mainframe. Michael Jordan Distinguished Engineer, Broadcom New York, New York USA Connect with Michael on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. In an era where cyber threats are constant and...
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Virtual CICS User Group | AI and CICS with Steve Wallin, IBM
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BMC Recognized for Artificial Intelligence Innovation in 8th Annual AI Breakthrough Awards Program AI Breakthrough has named BMC the winner of its 2025 “Conversational AI Innovation Award,” recognizing the company’s BMC AMI Assistant for its innovative use of...
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...