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Quantum Challenges Ahead: Join SHARE’s Blueprint Event to Future-Proof Mainframes With Post-Quantum Cryptography

by | Jul 9, 2026 | Quantum Computing, SHARE Conference, Technology | 0 Comments

Webinar: Accelerating Mainframe Efficiency for SysProgs and DBAs

by | Jul 7, 2026 | Database Administration, Dev Ops, Modernization, Programming, Webinar, z/OS Tuning | 0 Comments

Overestimating AI in Mainframe Migrations, Strategic Collaboration Agreement, and more

by | Jul 6, 2026 | News | 0 Comments

Tuning for Business Value, Not Cost: Building a Better Business Case for Mainframe Modernization

by | Jul 2, 2026 | Performance, z/OS Tuning | 0 Comments

❓Mainframe History Trivia: Mauchly and Eckert

by | Jun 29, 2026 | History, Trivia | 0 Comments

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  • Virtual IMS - Jul 14 2026

    Virtual IMS User Group: Modernizing IMS Backup and Recovery – The Strategic Shift to Cloud Storage

    Zoom - Virtual Meeting

    📅 July 14, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM ET As enterprise data volumes continue to grow and cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, organizations are rethinking how IMS backup and recovery environments are designed, secured, and maintained. In this session, Sujata Mane of BMC Software explores the architectural and operational shift from traditional tape-based backup strategies toward […]

  • Virtual Db2 - July 21, 2026

    Virtual Db2 User Group | Mastering Access Path Management in Db2 for z/OS – Simplify, Optimize, Succeed

    Zoom - Virtual Meeting

    This session explores strategies for simplifying and optimizing access path management in Db2 for z/OS environments. Attendees will gain insight into techniques for improving query performance, reducing operational complexity, and supporting more efficient database administration practices. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to tuning and optimization that help organizations improve performance, reduce technical debt, […]

  • Accelerating Mainframe Efficiency: Training and Onboarding Webinar

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    Ready to transform your mainframe training strategy? Join the second installment of the PopUp Mainframe Persona Webinar series for a dynamic exploration of cutting-edge mainframe training, featuring renowned industry experts who have spent their careers in mainframe skills development. Discover how to overcome typical training bottlenecks and ensure your organization’s talent—whether new-to-z or seasoned practitioners—is […]

  • SHARE Pittsburgh 2026

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    SHARE Pittsburgh brings together mainframe IT professionals for five days of education, networking, and knowledge sharing. The conference program features expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, and forward-looking insights designed to help attendees modernize, optimize, and strengthen their mainframe environments. This year’s program centers on six key learning outcomes: modernizing data management and analytics, integrating with distributed […]

NEWS – Granite 4.0, Free Cybersecurity Labs, and more

NEWS – Granite 4.0, Free Cybersecurity Labs, and more

IBM Announces Granite 4.0 Free (Cybersecurity) Labs! Upcoming IBM Z Day Chase Card Decommissioning All Mainframe Code, with AI Assistance IBM z/OS Core Collection v1.15.0 GA ReleasedIBM Announces Granite 4.0 IBM has introduced Granite 4.0, initiating a new era for its...

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TRIVIA – Penetration Testing

TRIVIA – Penetration Testing

Mainframes have long been known for their unmatched reliability and security—but even the most trusted systems can hide surprises beneath the surface. As technology evolves, so do the tactics of those trying to exploit it. Penetration testing (pen testing), or...

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TRIVIA – Cybersecurity Month

TRIVIA – Cybersecurity Month

For many of us, October is about falling leaves, shorter days, and cooler weather. It also happens to be Cybersecurity month, the time when we dial in on the never-ending (and ever-evolving) task of securing the mainframe. Mainframes have a reputation for being...

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TRIVIA – COBOL in Enterprise IT

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...

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