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ZIP/390 MP Rebrands to Connect/MP to Reflect Expanded Mainframe Modernization Capabilities

The change was made to better reflect the product’s evolution into a comprehensive platform for mainframe compression, web integration and cross-platform connectivity.

Modernization in Place: Protect What Works, Prepare for What’s Next

Artificial Intelligence, hybrid cloud, event streaming, digital transformation, you name it—the future of IT is exciting. But it is also disruptive. How do you make time to innovate and invest in what’s next while keeping your core business—dependent on unique mainframe applications—on track? Especially in the face of rising costs, skill shortages, capacity constraints, and […]

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The Web Server Landscape: Where IBM HTTP Server Fits Into the Broader Web Server Ecosystem 

In my previous “Z/OS and Friends” article, I covered WebSphere Application Server (WAS), but WAS doesn’t interact with web browser clients on its own. That’s the job of IBM HTTP Server (IHS), which occupies a special role in z/OS as IBM’s custom-made front-end to WebSphere Application Server (WAS). In this article, I will discuss how […]

Meeting the AI Crazy Train Head-on

This year marks my 41st year working in the mainframe industry. My career has centered on mainframe computer measurement, analysis, workload tuning, resource optimization, and capacity planning. Today, as independent vendors, my colleague Scott Chapman and I work to educate computer professionals to do what we do. Our Pivotor® Performance Reporting software focuses on helping […]

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IBM Announces New Platform for Digital Assets

IBM Digital Asset Haven allows clients to manage digital assets across various blockchains while conforming to sovereignty, security and compliance requirements.

AI Platforms Compared: Off-The-Shelf vs. Customized Solutions

Vera Rayevskaya, customer success director at IBA Lithuania, discusses factors ranging from strategic alignment to systems integration

Creating Dashboards Using a Replacement Option for Db2 Web Query

IBM i consultant Rick Flagler outlines the steps necessary to develop a dashboard using the MRC product, which he champions as filling the void of IBM’s withdrawn platform

From Complacency to Compliance: Securing Critical Mainframe Systems in Hong Kong and Beyond

Mike Bassett, a mainframe consultant with Vertali, describes the increasing urgency of securing critical mainframe systems in the Asia Pacific region

Basque Government and IBM Inaugurate Europe’s First IBM Quantum System Two in Donostia-San Sebastián

The IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center now offers its members access to one of the most powerful quantum computers in the world.

NAKIVO Releases v11.1 With Enhanced Disaster Recovery and MSP Capabilities

This latest update adds five new languages to the interface, more Proxmox VE backup and recovery options, automated real-time replication, enhanced MSP direct connect and granular backups for physical machines.

Tricentis Unveils the Next Era of AI-Powered Quality Engineering at Tricentis Transform 2025

Tricentis, a global leader in AI-augmented software quality, unveiled its vision for the future of AI-powered quality engineering at Tricentis Transform, its flagship global event in London (Oct. 14–15) and Nashville (Oct. 21–22).

Leveraging Legacy Code With AI-Powered Mainframe Modernization

Alex Burak, solutions consultant at IBA Group, explains how generative AI and other tools are changing approaches to application modernization

Modernizing With Confidence: WebSphere Application Server’s Legacy and Future in IT Infrastructure

For “z/OS and Friends,” Dr. Joe Gulla inspects IBM WebSphere Application Server’s (WAS) deep integration with the mainframe

IBM Unveils Advances Across Software and Infrastructure to Help Enterprises Operationalize AI

The company unveiled product capabilities designed to help enterprises move beyond AI experimentation and unlock productivity gains across development, operations and business workflows

IBM and Anthropic Partner to Advance Enterprise Software Development

The strategic partnership aims to accelerate the development of enterprise-ready AI by infusing Anthropic’s Claude, family of large language models into IBM’s software portfolio

IBM’s Spyre AI Accelerator Gets Oct. 28 GA for Mainframes, December Debut for Power11

The PCIE-attached card will join forces with the Telum II processor to enhance on-premises processing for AI workloads

IBM Introduces the Spyre Accelerator for Commercial Availability

Enabling low-latency inferencing to support generative and agentic AI use cases, IBM’s AI accelerator will be generally available Oct. 28

IBM i October Announcements: Enhancing Application Development, Modernization and Performance

IBM i CTO Steve Will introduces a new coding assistant, Project Bob, plus Technology Refreshes, a new version of Rational Developer for i and more

Meet SAMM! Vanguard’s Software Application Monitoring & Malware Detection

Transform Your Mainframe Security with Vanguard SAMM In today’s complex and unpredictable digital landscape, the mainframe remains the backbone of critical operations. Yet, with escalating cyber threats, sophisticated attack vectors, and an ever-tightening web of regulatory demands, merely “managing” your z/OS environment is no longer enough. You need to master it. You need a solution […]

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VCMi — Vanguard Compliance Manager for IBM i

Unlock Unquestionable Compliance and Strategic Advantage for Your IBM i with Vanguard VCMi In the modern enterprise, the IBM i on Power Systems platform stands as a pillar of stability, performance, and reliability, hosting mission-critical applications and safeguarding invaluable data. However, in an era defined by relentless cyber threats, an intricate web of regulatory requirements, […]

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HashiCorp Previews the Future of Agentic Infrastructure Automation With Project infragraph

The strategic investment for the HashiCorp Cloud Platform (HCP) that lays the groundwork for agentic infrastructure

IBM Launches Granite 4.0

The launch initiates a new era for IBM’s family of enterprise-ready large language models

NewEra Software, Inc. Announces Release 19.0 of the Integrity Environment (ICE) for z/OS 3.2

In addition to supporting IBM’s newly announced z/OS operating system, Version 3.2, new capabilities include a significant enhancement to the HealthCheck tool, IPLCheck, which will be replaced with IPLCheck/AI

The Virtual HMC Continues to Evolve

Rob McNelly shares updates on Power11’s zero planned downtime and HMC problem determination, and reflects on how the online world sounded at its inception

Upcoming MSCS Webinar: How Communication Shapes Mainframe Culture

Leadership and performance psychologist Dr. Gloria A. Chance previews an Oct. 22 webinar from Making Our Strong Community Stronger, which will explore the profound ways communication impacts mainframe culture