Think before you click Hybrid Cloud Computing
Many of you may be thinking why on earth am I even suggesting this? Hybrid cloud computing offers flexibility, fault…
Open Mainframe Project: I am a Mainframer Conversation Series
Late in 2016, the Open Mainframe Project and the Linux Foundation began a series of interviews with industry leaders to…
Software urbanism and rationalization: A lever to negotiate with ISVs
“Software urbanism” is a methodology designed to make sure that all software installed within your IT infrastructure brings the most…
No pain, no gain?
The way you learned about mainframes was probably a mixture of courses, working with a more experienced colleague, and trial…
Mobile Computing, the Mainframe and z/OS Connect
Mobile computing has had a seismic impact on IT and the modern computing architecture—and it will continue into the foreseeable…
Blockchain A Great Candidate For The Mainframe
Most of you are undoubtedly familiar with one of the biggest buzz terms in the industry by now: blockchain. If…
Blockchain — More Secure with Mainframe Systems
Interesting article by Stephen D. Bartlett at the Clipper Group about running Blockchain on the mainframe: IBM’s Blockchain Initiatives —…
The early days of IDUG
Remembrance of IBM DB2 Events of the 1980’s which Led to the Creation of IDUG This article is a summary…