by Communications | Feb 20, 2025
Welcome to the Arcati Mainframe Navigator 2026 Updates to Arcati for 2026 This year’s Mainframe User Survey will gather even more data to better understand the evolving role of mainframes in modern IT environments. It reflects the growing complexity of mainframe...
by Emil Sayegh | Feb 11, 2025 | Security, Training
This article originally appeared in Forbes on February 5, 2025. Reposted with permission. Breaking into a cybersecurity career has never been easy and today it’s more competitive than ever. At the same time, there is a well-documented cybersecurity talent shortage,...
by Adrianne Gorbachik and Franklin Skills | Jan 20, 2025 | Featured, Mainframe, Talent
Mainframes power the heart of global commerce, driving critical operations for 90% of the world’s leading banks, retailers, healthcare, airlines, Fortune 500 companies and government agencies. These organizations continually improve their systems to manage...
by Penney Berryman | Jan 17, 2025 | careers, Workforce Development
It may come as a surprise that the narrative of a vast mainframe skills gap is…false. More precisely, it’s outdated.The Futurum Group says that sourcing mainframe skills “is no harder than finding cybersecurity or AI talent.” So, how difficult is it to hire...
by Penney Berryman | Dec 31, 2024 | Predictions, Trends
In 2024, the mainframe world saw remarkable developments in market growth, workforce trends, modernization efforts, and security considerations—and you were an integral part of it. Catch up on the big ideas and highlights you shared on Planet Mainframe in 2024. ...
by Devin Partida | Oct 21, 2024 | careers, Upskilling
Many of today’s mainframe professionals realize they must update their skills to align with the changing IT infrastructures and the technologies that shape them. What should these individuals prioritize as they seek to equip themselves for the future? Target the Most...
by Penney Berryman | Aug 30, 2024 | Announcements, careers, Education, Featured, lessons learned, Mainframe, Observability, resiliency, Talent, Training
As summer 2024 heated up, so did the conversations on Planet Mainframe. The most-read blog articles of the season weren’t puff pieces—they resonated deeply with the community. So, what made these pieces stand out? Let’s explore the common themes and why they captured...
by Broadcom Mainframe Software | Aug 15, 2024 | careers, Featured, Mainframe
Written by: Dave Bond, Mainframe Vitality Program Leader In today’s tech landscape, few things remain as steadfast as the mainframe—a cornerstone of enterprise computing. At Broadcom, we understand that the key to maintaining this vital technology lies in the hands of...
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 Vanguard | Jul 11, 2024 | cyber security, Featured, Mainframe
The relationship between education and security The digital age is a double-edged sword. While it offers unprecedented connectivity and innovation, it also presents a vast and ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats. From the devastating “mother of all...
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 Planet Mainframe | May 30, 2024 | Modernization
One of the newest members of IBM’s mainframe partner community, The Smith Group is dedicated to helping their customers modernize as well as reducing or even eliminating many of the high costs associated with maintaining their mainframe platforms. M. Lane...
by Broadcom Mainframe Software | May 28, 2024 | Mainframe
Are Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman ready to give up their Main Scoop host positions? Well…maybe not permanently. In this unique episode, Lauren Valenti takes over as host to discuss mainframe workforce development with two up-and-coming mainframers—Adia...
by Sonja Soderlund | May 17, 2024 | News, Observability
Rocket Software Closes Acquisition of OpenText’s Application Modernization and Connectivity Business Rocket Software has successfully finalized the acquisition of OpenText’s Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business, formerly part of Micro Focus....
by Communications | May 10, 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 celebrating a vocal advocate for...
