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CMG Honors Broadcom with the IMPACT Innovation Award The Computer Measurement Group (CMG), together with its partner the Mullen Foundation, has announced Broadcom as the winner of its 2023 IMPACT Innovation Award. According to CMG, the increasingly coveted award was...

Who Doesn’t Love Mainframe Trivia!

Who Doesn’t Love Mainframe Trivia!

It’s no secret that a mainframe system is a huge business investment. But when it comes to optimizing the ROI on that investment, many companies downplay the importance of what comes after the initial purchase.  Mainframes, according to DataKinetics’ Larry...

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IBM Announces z/OS 3.1 Will Embrace AI IBM has released a teaser for its much anticipated Quarter 3 2023 z/OS upgrade.  “IBM® z/OS® 3.1 marks a new era in operating system intelligence,” begins the announcement which heralds a new AI-infused, hybrid-cloud...

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Test Your Mainframe Knowledge

The rise of cloud computing in recent decades has probably led some to believe that on-premise mainframe computing has become obsolete. Not so! In fact, argues Tamal Das, in a recent article outlining the similarities and differences (♧ HINT) between the two...

All You Need To Know About Mainframes

All You Need To Know About Mainframes

One bright spot for many mainframers, in what can be a very dull January, is the arrival of the Arcati Mainframe Yearbook. The 2023 edition of this well-respected publication is now available and completely free. Let’s take a look at some highlights from the new...

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Rocket Software Closes Acquisition of OpenText’s Application Modernization and Connectivity Business Rocket Software has successfully finalized the acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business, formerly part of Micro Focus. The...

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Most Influential Mainframers Trivia

Most Influential Mainframers Trivia

At Planet Mainframe, we’ve been celebrating the careers of mainframe influencers—the people that raise the bar, push the envelope, break new ground. Whatever metaphor you want to use, these are the people who aren’t afraid to make things a bit uncomfortable in order...

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Mainframes prove a new level of resilience and more

Mainframes Survive 4.8 Magnitude Eastcoast Earthquake A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck the Northeast on Friday, April 5, rattling the East Coast from Maine down to Virginia. But while people may have been feeling shaken, the mainframes of Poughkeepsie were just fine....

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Early Years of the Mainframe

Early Years of the Mainframe

The mainframe is often considered the backbone of enterprise computing—and it has a rich history that is  intertwined with pioneering individuals who shaped its development. This month at Planet Mainframe, to mark the 60th anniversary of the mainframe, we’re...

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People and History of the Mainframe Trivia

People and History of the Mainframe Trivia

This month at Planet Mainframe, we’re looking at the people and history of the mainframe. If you’re not a mainframer, that may not sound particularly titillating—but it’s a story of innovation, evolution, and resilience.  Originating in the mid-20th century,...

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