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The Cost of Not Investing in Technology
Technical debt costs US companies an estimated $2.41 trillion annually. This is part one in a four-part series exploring the consequences of not investing in technology. As CFO of DataKinetics, my role extends beyond adding and subtracting figures in a ledger. When...
Why the Future of Mainframes Is About Flexibility, Not Just Cloud
As organizations grapple with modernizing their legacy systems, the path forward for mainframes is no longer solely focused on rushing to the cloud—it’s about embracing flexibility, streamlined workflows, and a fresh perspective on what mainframe environments can...
Get to Know Amanda Hendley: Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe
Amanda Hendley’s career is rooted in a combination of leadership and deep curiosity about technology. A graduate of the Georgia Institute of Technology with a BS in Management, Amanda spent years in leadership roles within nonprofits and membership organizations in...
GigaOm Radar Report Recognitions, IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Python 3.13, and more…
New Dell Disk Library (DLm) Models Accelerate Mainframe Storage Dell Technologies has announced the availability of two new models of the Dell Disk Library for Mainframe (DLm), the DLm2700 and DLm8700. These powerful new models feature enhanced Virtual Tape...
Scaling Your eCommerce Business: DevOps Strategies for Handling Traffic Spikes During Peak Shopping Seasons
The rapid growth of eCommerce has transformed shopping habits globally. With peak shopping seasons like Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Boxing Day, and other festive holidays driving immense traffic, online retailers face the critical challenge of ensuring their websites...
Mainframe Lingo Trivia
MIPS, CPUs, CRT, VTAM….the world of mainframes is absolutely notorious for the obscure lingo. A conversation between two mainframers talking mainframe-speak is sure to be entirely impenetrable to an outsider. It could be seen as a barrier (it probably is a barrier for...
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,...
