by Planet Mainframe | Sep 18, 2024
CICS User Group | September 2024 CICS Resource Definitions as part of a DevOps Pipeline Many organizations already leverage automated DevOps practices for distributed applications, and now many are looking to include z applications in the pipeline. For CICS,...
by Trevor Eddolls | Aug 16, 2024 | Financial Regulation, Security
In my last article about ransomware, I mentioned how important it was for chief financial officers (CFOs) to ensure that the IT in their organizations was as secure as possible—particularly now that attacks can come from artificial intelligence (AI) bots that could be...
by Penney Berryman | Aug 2, 2024 | lessons learned, Security
According to The Guardian, the Crowdstrike outage crashed an estimated 1% of all Windows PCs worldwide—or about 8.5 million—and is estimated to have cost the US Fortune 500 USD $5 billion. We asked you, Planet Mainframe readers, to share your thoughts on the...
by JJ Lovett | Aug 1, 2024 | careers, Mainframe
We’ve all heard the saying “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”. While this rings true in the practical sense, it also is a direct reflection of the dynamic some organizations are finding themselves in regarding internal mainframe talent. Commonly, the emphasis...
by Sonja Soderlund | Jul 29, 2024 | Artificial Intelligence, Trivia
This month at Planet Mainframe, the topic of AI has been front and center. So far, our trivia quizzes have looked at AI’s role in cybersecurity, compliance, and optimization. Today, we focus on the big topic of future trends and innovation. The intersection of AI and...
by Penney Berryman | Jul 22, 2024 | Availability, cyber security, outage
Calling Crowdstrike’s global technology outage “inconvenient” is the understatement of the year. From airlines to banking, 9-1-1 emergency services to grocery stores, and hospitals to telecommunications, millions are maddeningly stuck. The technology blackout began...
by Amanda Hendley | Jul 17, 2024 | podcast
In this episode of the Planet Mainframe podcast, Amanda Hendley talks with Chris Muncan, the chair of the 2024 IDUG North America Conference. Chris and Amanda discuss Db2 innovations, the conference, and the best ways to maintain and grow your skills. Transcription...
by Mark Wilson | Jun 27, 2024 | Observability, resiliency
‘Cyber resilience’ seems to be discussed everywhere these days, in light of continuing cyberattacks, and recent concerns that organizations may not be ready to meet the requirements of the Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA) from January 2025. In essence, cyber...
by Amanda Hendley | Jun 12, 2024 | Observability, podcast
For observability and resiliency month, Amanda Hendley sat down for the Planet Mainframe podcast with Lifetime IBM Z Champion Darren Surch. Darren is the CEO of Interskill Learning, the world’s most delivered and credentialed mainframe training. Darren and Amanda took...
by Amanda Hendley | May 16, 2024 | Featured, influential-mainframers, Mainframe
When thinking about how to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the mainframe, our first instinct was to create a series of articles on its history, starting with its earliest iterations and ending with how the technology evolved through today. But perhaps that is a...
by Amanda Hendley | May 15, 2024
Recognizing the global need for cybersecurity education, Vanguard Security & Compliance is a premier gathering of cybersecurity professionals from around the world. VSC offers a comprehensive program that balances educational sessions with interactive workshops...
by Planet Mainframe | May 11, 2024
Db2 User Group | May 2024 Can Db2 for z/OS be hacked? In an era where cybersecurity threats loom large, safeguarding your Db2 for z/OS system is paramount.This session delves into the vulnerabilities that might be inherent in Db2 environments and provides actionable...
by Communications | May 6, 2024
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. The field benefits from their efforts in making the mainframe what it is today and working towards the mainframe of tomorrow. Today we recognize a seasoned strategist and...
by Communications | Apr 18, 2024
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. The field benefits from their efforts in making the mainframe what it is today and working towards the mainframe of tomorrow. Today we showcase a leader and innovator in...
by Julius McGee | Mar 28, 2024 | Cloud, Mainframe
Mainframes handle around 68% of the entire production of the IT workloads of the world. They are the backbone of modern business, any interruptions could devastate companies and customers, cost millions of dollars, and damage reputations. Given the significance...
