by Sonja Soderlund | Jun 7, 2024 | Trivia
This month at Planet Mainframe we’re delving into the world of observability and resiliency. Far from being buzzwords, the complex nature of modern IT environments makes this a theme worth a lot of spilled ink. Our trivia quiz this week will focus on...
by Sonja Soderlund | May 29, 2024 | News, Observability
The 2024 ISG Provider Lens™ Mainframes — Services and Solutions report for the U.S. Public Sector The U.S. public sector continues to rely heavily on its mainframes, and a new report looks specifically at what this crucial sector is doing to keep the technology...
by Phil Buckellew | May 21, 2024 | Mainframe, Modernization
The role that modernization holds in the business world today is more important than ever. It’s no longer an aspirational project—or for some, a necessary evil—that is tasked to IT teams by organizational leaders looking to carve out a competitive edge. Modernization...
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 Broadcom Mainframe Software | May 15, 2024 | Featured, Mainframe
Author: Perry Jones In today’s global landscape, businesses face a multitude of challenges when it comes to data compliance. With regulations evolving rapidly and spanning across various jurisdictions, it’s imperative for organizations to review their...
by Vertali | May 14, 2024 | resiliency
The Digital Operations Resilience Act (DORA), which applies from 17th January 2025, is an EU regulation relevant to financial institutions. It seeks to establish a universal framework for incident response, risk management and mitigation, and governance regarding the...
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 Tony Amies | May 9, 2024 | Security
Perhaps higher than you may think. Total loss of network connectivity is a critical event that can be hard to diagnose and recover from, especially if the systems specialists cannot connect to the system. The three mostly likely causes for total network failure on a...
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 | May 2, 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 the first IBM Champion for the...
by Sonja Soderlund | May 2, 2024 | News
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....
by Communications | May 1, 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 senior technology executive...
by Communications | Apr 25, 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 are featuring a “game changer” leading...
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 Broadcom Mainframe Software | Apr 18, 2024 | Mainframe
By: Greg Lotko Just to be clear—I’m not celebrating my 60th anniversary working on the mainframe or even on the planet! We’re all here to celebrate another milestone: the 60th anniversary of the platform and all those who have brought–and continue to bring—the value...
