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❓ History of Artificial Intelligence Trivia
November at Planet Mainframe is all about AI, and you don’t need us to tell you that artificial intelligence has now been integrated into many of our daily routines. But long before AI became a household term, IBM was shaping the foundations of this increasingly...
▶️ Don’t Let FOMO Drive Your AI Mainframe Strategy – 9 Leaders Weigh In
Purpose beats panic. Don’t let FOMO define your AI roadmap. Artificial Intelligence (AI) conversations are happening throughout the industry right now. With that momentum comes something less helpful: the fear of missing out, or FOMO. You may hear it in side...
Mainframes: Silent Giants of the Digital Era
In the whirlwind of technological advancements, it's easy to overlook the foundational pillars that support our digital world. Mainframes, often perceived as relics of a bygone era, continue to play a pivotal role in orchestrating the symphony of modern data. These...
GSE UK 2024: Insights, Innovations, and Unforgettable Connections
Upholding its stellar repuation, GSE UK 2024 was a truly rewarding event for me and Planet Mainframe. For anyone working in mainframe and enterprise IT, the general consensus is that the sessions, conversations, and workshops/hands-on labs were chock full of insights...
The Risks of Unregulated AI: What to Know
Throughout the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) technology has quickly become part of everyday life. Smartphones come equipped with AI-backed voice recognition software that can answer simple questions and maximize the use of your device. Even facial...
Optimizing Data Management in Mainframe Environments: Key Strategies for Effective Backup and Recovery
Data management in mainframe environments is evolving as organizations face unprecedented volumes of data and the need for seamless, rapid recovery. At the recent Recovery in Db2: The End-To-End Journey of Your Data session, presented by Aysen Svoboda at IDUG EMEA,...
Mainframes are swimlanes, AI is sprinkles, and COBOL only seems glacial
Derek Britton is one of COBOL’s biggest advocates, a one-man PR agency for the 65-year-old language that “suffers from an existential challenge.” We caught up with him at SHARE Kansas City to talk COBOL, AI, and the future of mainframes.From his perspective, COBOL is...
Using AI for Monitoring Hybrid Environments
Understanding and optimizing application performance is pivotal for businesses in the increasingly complex landscape of hybrid IT environments. Rod Dyson, Senior Director of Software Engineering at Rocket Software, explored this topic in a webinar hosted by Planet...
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Sustainable IT and the Role of Mainframes in a Greener Future
As organizations face increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact, sustainable IT practices have become a strategic priority. While mainframes have long been known as the workhorse of enterprise computing, quietly powering critical applications behind the...
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...