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Inside the Math That Will Break Time: The Y2K38 Problem
As the world embraces a new year, there is a familiar sense of confidence in our digital progress. We speak fluently about artificial intelligence, automation, smart infrastructure, and autonomous systems. Technology feels mature, dependable, and ever-advancing. But...
Mainframe Careers Rarely Follow a Script – featuring Chris Muncan
Mainframe careers rarely follow a script. Rather, they grow through curiosity, mentorship, and a willingness to keep learning. This trifecta is especially necessary as tools, platforms, and expectations evolve. Planet Mainframe caught up with Chris Muncan, Lead DB2...
Influential Mainframer – Richelle Anne Craw
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a skilled developer and generous mentor whose work is powering progress for the platform and the people behind it. Richelle Anne Craw Mainframe Software...
Influential Mainframer – Niall Ashley
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize an advocate for accessibility, mainframe education, and mentorship. Niall Ashley Security Consultant, Vertali Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom...
Influential Mainframer – John Baker
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community.Today, we spotlight a z/OS performance powerhouse. John Baker Principal Consultant, z Performance, IBM Toronto, Ontario, Canada Connect with John on: View the entire 2025...
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 –...
A Platform in its Prime?
IBM Mainframe continues to defy naysayers by attracting new workload and offering peerless reliability. This year sees its latest incarnation unveiled. What sort of market does it face? Since Fujitsu announced its exit, the last remaining mainframe computer on the...
MFA for Netflix, but Not Your Mainframe? Let’s Talk
At SHARE Washington, D.C., I sat down with Joe Doria, Broadcom's Chief Marketing Officer, and George DeCandio, Distinguished Engineer and CTO of Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division. We discussed some key findings from the 2025 Arcati Mainframe User Survey that...
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Virtual CICS User Group: Unlocking Mainframe Knowledge: Using AI to Support CICS Professionals
Zoom - Virtual MeetingMany organizations rely on large CICS applications where critical knowledge is buried in legacy code and documentation. This session explores how AI can help MF CICS professionals quickly understand applications, […]
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Virtual IMS User Group: No Data Left Behind: The Complete Guide to IMS Database Recovery
Zoom - Virtual Meeting📅 June 16, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM ET When an IMS database fails, there is no time to learn recovery on the fly. In this practical and technically grounded session, […]
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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...
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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...