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Modernization in the News

Modernization in the News

IBM z/OS upgrade will deliver mainframe AI services and support IBM has revealed further details about its imminent launch of a major z/OS upgrade, which will feature an infusion of AI. The operating system upgrade introduces AI support via a feature package called...

CICS Programming Best Practices

CICS Programming Best Practices

ASRA Abend Code In discussing aspects of CICS Command level Programming, have you ever wondered why a Program Interrupt (S0C4, S0C7) results in an ASRA Abend code? Firstly, it is important to remember that the middle 2 characters of every Abend code tells us who...

Tackling the Tech Talent Challenge

Tackling the Tech Talent Challenge

At the core of technology, it's all about people! From developing hardware to crafting software and applications, it's the human ingenuity that fuels innovation. So, investing heavily in your workforce is not just an option, but an essential step towards success. Join...

How Sustainable Is The Mainframe?

How Sustainable Is The Mainframe?

Why should we care about sustainable computing? I’d always considered the IT sector to be pretty sustainable until I discovered some alarming facts.  The IT systems that run our world are now responsible for around 4 percent of the world’s greenhouse gas...

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Mainframes and AI Trivia

Mainframes and AI Trivia

This month, Planet Mainframe is focusing on the topic of AI, and it’s hard to imagine another topic that stirs up more excitement (and anxiety).  While the mainframe has just celebrated its 60th anniversary, it has stayed relevant by reinventing itself time and...

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Mainframe Resiliency Trivia

Mainframe Resiliency Trivia

This month at Planet Mainframe we’ve been focusing on the topic of observability and resiliency - a topic that is evergreen in a world rife with cyber-hazards. Our last trivia quiz was on observability, so we’re dedicating this week’s quiz to resiliency. In business,...

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World of Observability and Resiliency

World of Observability and Resiliency

This month at Planet Mainframe we’re delving into the world of observability and resiliency. Far from being buzzwords, the complex nature of modern IT environments makes this a theme worth a lot of spilled ink.  Our trivia quiz this week will focus on...

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