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The new IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS Migration Assistant is live to guide you through COBOL migration
The IBM Enterprise COBOL for z/OS Migration Assistant (CMA) has been very popular among COBOL migration users. It is a step-by-step wizard and an interactive checklist that guide users through the information along their migration journey from COBOL 4 or earlier to...
Basics of VSAM
This article will take you inside VSAM and explain the environment of Virtual Storage Access Method. VSAM has been around since the 1970s and provides a way of storing large amounts of data for 3 types of access. Random Sequential Skip Sequential VSAM has a number of...
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Virtual IMS User Group | February 10, 2026
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SHARE Orlando 2026
SHARE Orlando is where mainframe superheroes come together for five days of deep technical learning, collaboration, and networking. It’s the only industry conference dedicated entirely to delivering expert insight and […]
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Unify Agentic Governance and Security, 8th Annual AI Breakthrough, and more
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...