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Examining IBM z/Architecture Security Features, Layer by Layer

IBM’s z/Architecture and z/OS provide a comprehensive and layered approach to enterprise-grade security, offering features designed to meet the substantial needs of the enterprise community, especially those in highly regulated industries. This article is the first in a two-part series focusing on system and application security across the hardware and software landscape. Here, I will […]

Vertali APAC brings MainTegrity CSF to Australia

MainTegrity Inc., a leader in ransomware protection for mainframes, has announced the appointment of Vertali APAC Pty Ltd to distribute MainTegrity CSF (Cyber Security Framework), formerly FIM+.

Lofty Technologies: How the Cloud Is Helping Organizations Stay Ahead of the Technological Curve

Keeping Agentic AI in Line Through Integration of Governance and Security

IBM’s Vishal Kamat and Heather Gentile on the recently announced integration of watsonx.governance and Guardium AI Security

Cobwebb Communications Acquires Pacific Solutions International

The acquisition will enhance Cobwebb’s ability to provide cutting-edge solutions in enterprise content management, document management and business process automation

IBM Power11 to Launch With Full Range of Servers, Cloud Availability on Day 1

The hardware announcement centers on AI, hybrid cloud and zero planned downtime

Izzi Software Enters the IBM Power Ecosystem With Acquisition of CNX Corporation

IZZI is expanding into the IBM Power world with the acquisition of Chicago-based CNX Corporation, which specializes in app development.

z/OS UNIX: A Solid Foundation for an Enterprise-Grade DBMS

In “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla explains how z/OS UNIX broadens the scope of DBMS support and compares it to implementing Linux alongside z/OS

The Keys Are in the Cloud: Unlocking Cutting-Edge Technologies

How remote computing is unlocking cutting-edge technologies

The Future of IBM Power, and the Latest With IBM Storage

Upcoming virtual and live events are on tap for this summer and fall (and you may even get to meet Rob himself!)

rvs-Systems Launches Version 1.3.1 of zKafka Connector (RzK)

Version 1.3.1 introduces key features that enhance quality (transaction processing and idempotent producer support), performance/speed (message batching) and support for Kafka v4.0

Mainframe Skills 2030: Who Will Run Your IBM Z?

Craig Mullins contemplates the mainframe’s looming skills gap, highlights efforts to build a robust talent pipeline and describes the top five mainframe skills for IT professionals to learn

How DarkWeb Intelligence Can Help Shape Proactive Cybersecurity Strategies

To stay a step ahead of cybercriminals, venture into the shadowy corner of the internet where they gather

Mainframe Master Innovations: Securing the Future on the Solid Foundation of IBM Z

IBM Z security experts explore how and why security has always underpinned the mainframe platform

The Future of Barcoding: Unlocking the Potential of 2D Barcodes

Prepare for the shift to 2D barcodes! Discover how Barcode400 and TLAForms streamline compliance, efficiency and customer engagement.

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Profound Logic Wins AI Breakthrough Award for ‘Low Code AI Solution of the Year’

The 2025 AI Breakthrough Award recognizes the breakthrough innovation of Profound AI, which focuses on IBM i (AS/400) environments and is the only AI platform purpose-built for IBM integration.

Enhancing IBM i Security With Vanguard Compliance Manager (VCMi)

Download the e-book to learn how to simplify IBM i compliance, automate audits, enhance security and align with CIS benchmarks with Vanguard Compliance Manager.

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IT Social Hour: Life on the IBM Power Speaking Circuit

Click here to listen to the audio-only version Andy Wig: Hey everyone, welcome to IT Social Hour. We have made it to episode three. I have a fancy banner behind me now, so I guess it’s official. I’m Andy, Andy Wig. I’m the senior editor of TechChannel. And today we’re going to be talking about […]

Life After IBM Db2 Web Query for i: Finding an Alternative

Following the end of support for the business intelligence platform, IBM i consultant Rick Flagler answers the question, “What do we do now?”

IBM’s z17 Embraces the Quantum Countdown With Safety in Mind

IBM cryptography expert Anne Dames outlines the new mainframe’s quantum-safe capabilities

The Team Effort That Led to the z17

More than 100 clients joined IBMers to design the new mainframe before it was put to the test in front of a photon beam machine and earthquake simulator

z17 Tries to Top the GOAT

IBM looks to keep the momentum going with its new mainframe and a focus on future use cases

The Declaration of Mainframe: A United Community Celebrates a Revolutionary Platform

The Declaration of Mainframe serves as a tribute to the powerful platform and amazing community that, together, deliver unmatched value

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Profound AI Embraces MCP: Your IBM i Systems Now Speak the Same Language as ChatGPT

Profound AI now supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP) – the open standard that’s revolutionizing how AI systems connect to business data and applications.

The Unique Benefits of z/OS-Native Database Systems

This is the first of two “z/OS and Friends” articles on database management systems. I am focused on z/OS because there are families of products, like the Db2 family, that run on different platforms, and because of platform differences, the products consume CPU cycles and utilize memory and storage in different ways. There are many […]