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How Generative and Hybrid AI Solve the Technical Debt Crisis for Mainframe Transformation

Anthony DiStauro, an R&D solutions architect at BMC, explains how AI can help to overcome problems that accrue from technical shortcuts

Techstrong Group Announces 2024 DevOps Dozen Awards Honorees

The awards recognize exceptional contributions to the DevOps community and the evolution of software development practices.

BMC’s Industry-First Innovations Empower Mainframe Transformation

The January 2025 release of enhancements to the BMC AMI portfolio includes a new approach to secondary data storage and AI that enhances productivity and efficiency.

Enhancements for AIX 7.3 Live Update With TL3

IBM Champion Chris Gibson looks at Live Update enhancements, dynamic modification of system resources and Live Library Update (LLU)

Focus on ‘The Business of AI’ to Move From Hype to ROI     

To kick off his new TechChannel series, “The Business of AI,” sales and marketing leader Brian Silverman explains how companies can use the technology to drive growth

Marist/IBM Joint Study Trailblazers Take on GSE UK

Amanda Potenza and Evan Spillane represented the program at the annual mainframe conference

With Power11 Coming, the Time to Prepare Is Now

Rob McNelly on planning for Power11 and the end of standard service for Power9; plus, he outlines freely available AIX resources and more

Pressure in the Pipeline: How AI is Reshaping the QA Sector

As generative AI reshapes software development at warp speed, QA professionals are facing new challenges and opportunities

How Mainframe Architecture Makes All the Difference: Then and Now

Former IBM Systems magazine contributor Joseph Gulla returns as a TechChannel contributor to explain the nuances of mainframe architecture

When Small Language Models Fit Just Right

In this edition of TechTalk SMB, host Charlie Guarino speaks with data scientist Arthur Van Schendel about the virtues of small language models

Lighten the Load: Let Non-Mainframers Leverage Your Data

Unlocking the power of mainframe data: seamless integration for real-time analysis, AI, and cloud innovation

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The Two AIs and Z Performance and Capacity Planning

Why human expertise outshines automation: the critical role of actual intelligence in Z enterprise performance

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IBM Study: More Companies Turning to Open-Source AI Tools to Unlock ROI

New research commissioned by IBM found that companies surveyed are investing in AI for the long term, with a growing interest in using open-source tools to drive ROI and innovation going forward

AI Dominates IBM Executives’ Predictions for 2025

The IBM leaders weren’t specifically asked about their thoughts on AI, but it was top of mind for nearly all of them

RPG Code Assistant Project: Steve Will Gives an Update

Stressing IBM’s commitment to the project, the IBM i CTO hopes for general availability in the second half of 2025

IBM Power Enhancements Focus on AI and Modern Workloads

Bargav Balakrishnan, vice president of product management at IBM Power, explains the recently announced advances

5 Modern Technologies for IBM Z ‘Optimization’

Kyndryl’s Pat Stanard and Brenno Oliveira explore the tools that are enhancing the mainframe’s capabilities and demonstrating the community’s commitment to innovation

Why Your IBM i Environment Absolutely Needs Antivirus Protection

While highly securable, IBM i environments remain vulnerable to ransomware due to outdated practices, unsecured file shares and weak password policies. Antivirus protection and modern security protocols are essential to mitigate risks.

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Artificial Intelligence and Sustainability: When it Takes Energy to Save Energy

David Blanch, director of product management, ESG and Environmental Intelligence at IBM, provides commentary on “The State of Sustainability Readiness” report

COMMON Expands Global Presence, Creates Multilingual Content Library

Floyd Del Muro, president of COMMON, outlines new education and networking opportunities for IBM i users across the globe

Rise of Java on the Mainframe Part of Prevailing Enthusiasm for the Platform

BMC survey finds satisfaction with the mainframe at near-peak levels, while implementation of Java on the platform continues to rise

IBM Provides a Power11 Update

Rob McNelly shares what piques his interest about the new processor

Artificial Intelligence Adoption a Matter of Wait-and-See vs. Active Exploration

In response to IBM’s “AI in Action” survey, Shobhit Varshney, Senior Partner and VP with IBM Consulting, talks about the differences between “Leaders” and “Learners” when it comes to artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence Is Already History, According to New Silicon Valley Exhibit

From medieval folklore to ChatGPT, the Computer History Museum’s “Chatbots Decoded” traces the technology’s path

IBM i Security Tips for 2025

Fortra’s Tom Huntington, Amy Williams and Sandi Moore discuss how to make your IBM i system as secure as it can be

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