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Wilson’s Week: SHARE Washington D.C. is a Capital Success
The world’s attention shifted to Washington D.C. recently – I mean the mainframe world, of course, as the US capital played host city to the latest SHARE.org conference. I had the pleasure of attending this excellent, well-run event, which brought together industry...
Mainframe Innovations, Career Webinar, a New APAC Partnership, and more
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Transform Mainframe Innovation Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has announced a strategic alliance with BMC Software that aims to drive innovation and optimization...
Zowe: History & Significance Trivia
Earlier in February, Planet Mainframe had the opportunity to sit down with Elliot Jalley, Product Manager at Broadcom’s R&D Center in Prague, to discuss Zowe’s pivotal role in mainframe modernization. Zowe is a groundbreaking initiative that enhances...
Guide to SHARE Washington DC
If you are attending the SHARE conference this week, we hope you have enjoyed it and that our blog posts have been a little help in finding interesting and relevant sessions. It is hard to believe that we are already discussing the sessions for the last day of...
Sustainable IT and the Role of Mainframes in a Greener Future
In an era where environmental consciousness is not just a corporate social responsibility but a business imperative, sustainable IT is in the solar-powered spotlight. As companies seek to reduce their carbon footprints, the efficiency and longevity of IT...
Just Released – Latest Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter
Hello from me, Mark Wilson, the incoming Editor and Producer for Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter. We’re proud to release the latest issue, 2024 No.4, on the publication’s website. If you’re not a subscriber yet, consider this your nudge. You can...
Don’t Miss This at SHARE DC, from expert Frank Kyne
The 2025 Winter SHARE conference will be held in the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center, starting Sunday, February 23. This is a 4-day conference, with the last day (Thursday) being a full day. If you are attending, check out the...
What Steam Can Teach Mainframes
My father passed away recently, and I found myself thinking about him. He had many hobbies, but only one that caught my attention: building small-scale models. He had a steam train from when he was a boy, and at times, he would work on a small model railroad. Of...
Follow the leaders: 5 things we learned from the latest tech stack trends
When it comes to business, getting your tech stack right is a big deal. The ideal mix of cloud, mainframe, and distributed servers can strategically slash IT costs and even outperform rival organizations. With IT now consuming over 34% of total operating costs, how...
Mainframe Security in 2025: Countering New Threats, Using AI, and Getting the Basics Right
Introduction As we moved into 2025, two trends were front of mind for many of our clients: their continued efforts to achieve a Zero Trust security stance in the face of an evolving threat landscape, and the unstoppable rise of artificial intelligence – countering the...
