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The 2026 Arcati Mainframe User Survey Results Are Now Available

by Penney Berryman | Feb 19, 2026

In an era defined by AI hype and cloud-first declarations, the mainframe environment, in contrast, appears quiet and refined. Organizations running IBM Z continue to anchor revenue, enforce governance, and modernize on their own timetable. Nothing is happening...

Why IBM’s New FlashSystem Matters to Mainframe Teams

by Planet Mainframe | Feb 10, 2026

Today, IBM announced its latest FlashSystem models. There’s no new z/OS capability, no IBM Z hardware refresh, and no features aimed directly at system programmers. In fact, IBM confirmed in its media briefing that the new FlashSystem line is not intended for z/OS CKD...

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