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Industry-Wide Security Event, Accelerate Mainframe Migrations, and more
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July 2025 CICS Highlights: AI, APIs, and the Rise of Modern Mainframe
Planet Mainframe brought together thought leaders and experts to celebrate CICS's 55th birthday. From AI-infused monitoring to API turbocharging, CICS proudly proved it was anything but obsolete. Here’s what stood out and why CICS users should be excited about what’s...
History of Unix Trivia
It’s an understatement to say that the mainframe has come a long way since its inception in the mid-20th century. And while some of the mainframe’s evolution took place incrementally, other developments were more revolutionary. The introduction of UNIX falls into the...
Leveraging Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in IT Environments
Maintaining IT infrastructure has transformed from a largely manual process to an AI-driven approach to system maintenance. This benefit is great news for users, support technicians, and developers alike, who benefit from increased efficiency and reduced...
How the Right Tech Platform Mix Can Maximize Value Amid Rising IT Costs
It finally happened: IT inflation has hit 4.8%, exceeding GDP growth, the consumer price index, and both U.S and global inflation rates. IT inflation is even outpacing the rate of increase in IT spending for most organizations. Businesses are stretching...
Getting to Git: Guiding Mainframers Toward Modern DevOps
As the mainframe community moves toward more agile, DevOps-driven practices, the question isn’t whether to adopt modern tools—it’s how to integrate them effectively.Git, a distributed version control system, has emerged as the de facto standard for managing source...
Stuart McIrvine on AIOps, Automation, and Industry Trends
In a recent interview at GSE UK 2024, Stuart McIrvine, Director of Product Management for Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division, discussed the current state of the mainframe industry and emerging trends in AIOps and automation. With 35 years of IT experience,...
Your Voice Matters: Participate in the Arcati Mainframe User Survey
As evidenced by the amazing conferences, publications, and user groups, the mainframe community thrives on collaboration, innovation, and shared knowledge. For decades, the Arcati Mainframe Yearbook, founded by Trevor Eddolls, has been a cornerstone resource,...
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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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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...
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...