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z/OS and Friends: What Is the JES Programming Dimension and Why Is It Important?

Joe Gulla looks at the programming side of JES2, including the phases of job processing and how Job Control Lanuage (JCL) was created to “feed the beast”

Women Driving Tech

This e-book will examine the state of the tech industry with respect to female inclusion, and explore the actions its leaders are taking to close the gender gap while helping to ensure the industry’s long-term health.

A 43-year Mainframe Odyssey, With Duane Baer

Duane Baer, CEO of Baer Consulting, got his first taste of the mainframe with the System/360 and never looked back—hear his account of the mainframe’s evolution as he joins Reg Harbeck on TechTalk Enterprise

Leveraging AI to Enhance Regulatory Compliance in Multi-Cloud Environments

IBM’s Volkmar Uhlig and Elpida Tzortzatos explain how AI can aid in compliance through streamlining, automation and data analysis

Optimizing JFS on AIX

Anand Kumar, senior systems engineer for ATS Group, dissects this pivotal data storage technology

Surviving IBM i HA Chaos: The Brutal Reality of DR Solutions

Jason Hardy and Josh Grabill of Racksquared are joined by DJ Singley of Mapsys to discuss the realities of DR planning

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OneTrust Introduces Multi-Scope Compliance Enhancements

The capabilities bring a new level of efficiency and accuracy to organizations managing complex compliance across dynamic business operations

MainTegrity Introduces Solution to Stop Data Exfiltration in Seconds

MainTegrity Inc., a leader in ransomware protection for IBM mainframes, announces the first integrated software solution for intercepting data theft, a common threat vector used by cyber criminals.

The Return of the Prodigal Mainframer

After five years away from the mainframe, Izzi Software’s Jennifer Nelson shares her observations and notes that while a lot has changed, some things remain the same

Shield Takes IBM i Monitoring Solution AAG to New Heights with Ansible

With Ansible integration, AAG now offers a game-changing capability: automated remediation.

Vertali Launches ‘Mainframe Shield’ Security Awareness Initiative

The initiative focuses on the risks facing organizations and the need to work collaboratively to protect sensitive data and secure mission-critical applications.

The Business of AI: A Roadmap for Strategic Adoption

A step-by-step guide to implementing AI in your organization, including readiness assessment, use cases prioritization, cost evaluation and more

z/OS and Friends: JES—One of the Most Important Base Elements of z/OS

Joe Gulla explains how the Job Entry Subsystem (JES) contributes to the overall functionality of z/OS, outlining the five main characteristics of JES2

Getting a Grip on the AI Ecosystem

How the IBM i community is adjusting to a new reality, and making the most of it

The Impact of AI on Database Administration

Database expert Craig Mullins explains how DBAs can evolve alongside AI as the technology increasingly impacts their jobs

New IBM Storage System Designed to Handle AI Data

A look at IBM storage announcements and an update on IBM Champions, with Rob McNelly

Lessons in AI: A Survival Guide

What tech workers can do to stay relevant in the AI age, and how the IT world is laying the groundwork to make the most of the technology

Strategies for Preventing New Mainframe Data Exfiltration Vulnerabilities

MainTegrity CEO Al Saurette outlines the multi-facted approach required to protect sensitive data from exfiltration, including file integrity monitoring, behavioral anomaly analysis, access controls and data encryption

Guiding the Next Generation of Leaders, With Walter Yenkosky

The executive coach and former Marine joins Charlie Guarino to explain what good leadership looks like—in IT or any other industry

The Business of AI: Unlocking AI for Legacy Systems, With Michael Curry of Rocket Software

Brian Silverman interviews his friend, Michael Curry, about ways of unlocking the value of AI for the mainframe and IBM i

Arctic Wolf Threat Report: 96% of Ransomware Cases Included Data Theft as Cybercriminals Double Down on Extortion

Arctic Wolf’s annual Threat Report offers in-depth analysis of the evolving cyber threat landscape.

ITSA Acquires Baer Consulting to Provide IBM Mainframe Support to Mid-Market and Enterprise Customers

Baer’s expertise in end-to-end mainframe software support—from the operating system to middleware and databases—positions ITSA to play a pivotal role in supporting critical IT infrastructure for mid-market and enterprise customers.

z/OS and Friends: Optional Features Complete a Compelling and Function-Rich Legacy OS

Following up on his exposition of the 50-plus base elements of z/OS, Joe Gulla dives into the optional features, from the language support like the HLASM Toolkit to data management tools like DFSORT

The Business of AI: Cybersecurity and Trust in the Age of AI

Cybersecurity expert Paul Robinson, founder and managing director of Tempus Network LLC, discusses how AI is impacting his field.

New Mainframe Data Exfiltration Vulnerabilities Emerge

MainTegrity CEO Al Saurette explains how the integration of mainframes into broader networks makes them susceptible to heists where there’s no getting your data back