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Mainframe Data on the Move: A Security-Centric Perspective, featuring Colin Knight

Mainframe Data on the Move: A Security-Centric Perspective, featuring Colin Knight

by Amanda Hendley | Oct 14, 2025

At the September Virtual Db2 User Group, we hosted Colin Knight, longtime mainframer and Db2 Systems Programming Tech Lead at NatWest. With over 40 years in the field—36 of them working with Db2—Colin cut through the hype to focus on what matters most: security when...

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It’s Here: IBM Introduces z17 Mainframe with Integrated AI Capabilities

It’s Here: IBM Introduces z17 Mainframe with Integrated AI Capabilities

by Sonja Soderlund | Apr 10, 2025

On April 8, 2025, after much public anticipation, IBM announced the launch of its next-generation mainframe, the IBM z17, designed with integrated artificial intelligence(AI) capabilities across hardware, software, and system operations. The new system builds on the...

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