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Leveraging Data Insights To Strengthen Business Operations
Business operations surge forward when every decision rests on clear, reliable data. In today’s competitive environment, unlocking the power of data transforms risk management and fuels growth. Data analysis and wrangling techniques empower organizations to pinpoint...
A Decade in Purple Chucks: Celebrating Planet Mainframe
When a group of mainframers started a part-time mainframe blog 10 years ago, they never imagined it would become a leading website for mainframe industry news. For over a decade, we’ve shared ideas, explored new innovations, and highlighted the people shaping the...
Mainframe Trailblazers: Jean Sammet
This week’s edition of Trivia Challenge focuses on the career of one of the twentieth century’s legendary mainframe trailblazers, Jean Sammet. Being born a female in 1928 didn’t exactly make for an easy path to an award-winning career in computer technology, but...
Welcome to Mainframe Muggle
From the Editor: Welcome to Mainframe Muggle At Planet Mainframe, we love a good debate—especially when it comes with a dose of wit. Our new (anonymous) opinion series, Mainframe Muggle, is here to spark conversation, ruffle a few feathers, and (hopefully) make you...
Do You Need a Trainer, a Coach, or a Mentor?
Anyone, whether working on mainframes or not, can reflect on where in their career they are and what kind of help—i.e., training, mentoring, or coaching—will move them forward their career (and their work-life balance) successfully. But first, consider the differences...
Bridging Generations: Vaughn Marshall on Modernizing Mainframe App Development and Empowering the Next Wave of Developers
Vaughn Marshall, Product Manager at Broadcom's Mainframe Software division, shared his insights on the modernization of app development within the mainframe space. As the leader responsible for Broadcom’s product, Endevor, a market-leading software configuration tool,...
Virtual Mainframes: A Teaching Tool
As technology continually evolves, so should training, specifically for mainframe developers. Traditional physical mainframes have been enterprise technology’s backbone, but virtual mainframes offer a cost-effective and flexible alternative for education and training....
The latest Main Scoop Podcast, New to Z Meet-Up, and more
Broadcom Main Scoop Podcast: Microsoft and Mainframe—Combining Platform Strengths in Hybrid IT The latest episode of Broadcom’s Main Scoop podcast has dropped, and in this episode hosts Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman sit down with Barry Wordell, head and global GTM for...
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Virtual CICS User Group | AI and CICS with Steve Wallin, IBM
Zoom - Virtual MeetingIn today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses demand seamless, efficient, and secure transaction processing to keep up with evolving customer expectations and market dynamics. On IBM Z, a platform renowned for […]
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Virtual CICS User Group | The IT Stairway to Heaven. CICS Testing Pyramid: From Unit to Integration to Production-Like Environment
Zoom - Virtual MeetingEffective testing is essential for building robust systems. Dive deep into a structured approach to the testing pyramid for CICS applications. Using Test4z, we will demonstrate how unit tests form […]
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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...
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...
It’s Here: IBM Introduces z17 Mainframe with Integrated AI Capabilities
On April 8, 2025, after much public anticipation, IBM announced the launch of its next-generation mainframe, the IBM z17, designed with integrated artificial intelligence(AI) capabilities across hardware, software, and system operations. The new system builds on the...
Mainframe Shield initiative, new contributions to the Linux Foundation, and more
Vertali launches ‘Mainframe Shield’ security awareness initiative ‘The mainframe has to be a priority when it comes to enterprise security as everyone interacts with the mainframe on a daily basis – even if they are not aware.’ UK, March 10th, 2025 –...
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...
A Special IBM Z Day, AI-Powered Advancements, and an Upcoming TechXchange Webinar
IBM Z Day: Special Edition IBM Z Day: Special Edition is a free 1-day enterprise computing virtual conference for anyone and everyone! Hear the latest about IBM Z and join the lineup of global thought leaders who will highlight industry trends and innovation spanning...



