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Introducing IBM i System Subscription

IBM has introduced the IBM i System Subscription, designed for affordability and simplicity. Get insights on this latest announcement from IBM’s Dylan Boday.

IBM, VMware Expand Hybrid Cloud Partnership

At VMware Explore 2022, the tech giants unveiled plans for joint product development and consulting alliance aimed at modernizing hybrid cloud environments in regulated industries

Pat Stanard on Mainframe Optimization Versus Modernization

Reg Harbeck: Hi. I’m Reg Harbeck, and today I’m here with Pat Stanard, who is the chief mainframe architect for Kyndryl US—which is, in my opinion, a pretty impressive title. Pat, great to meet you. Tell me, how did you end up in the world of mainframe? Pat Stanard: Hey, Reg. Hey, it’s good to […]

Open Firmware Macros Tips, and a Closer Look at Power10 Servers

Rob McNelly highlights tips on open firmware macros, recaps Nigel Griffith’s closer look at Power10 Servers, explores AIX security bulletins and more

Explore the Security Audit Journal With Navigator for i

Navigator for i, which I previously referred to as New Nav, is now simply called Navigator. I recommend using this version for most tasks. From now on, I will use the term Heritage Navigator when referencing Old Nav. An exciting new feature is the ability to work with your security audit journal entries. Everyone should […]

Not Your Typical Mainframer: Dr. Magie Hall on COBOL Training

Reg Harbeck: Hi, I’m Reg Harbeck and today I’m here with Dr. Magie Hall, who is assistant professor of strategic business analytics at WU Vienna. Magie, welcome. You’re not a typical mainframer as such, but your role in the mainframe and legacy and business computing ecosystem is tremendously important, so we’re really thankful for this […]

The Ongoing Challenge of Keeping Personal Data Private

Charlie Guarino: Hi everybody, this is Charlie Guarino. Welcome to another edition of TechTalk SMB. I’m very happy today to be sitting with the vice president of strategy, CTO and CISO, which is the chief information security officer, of Arcad Software, none other than Mr. Michel Mouchon. Michel, what a pleasure it is to be […]

Everything You Need to Know About the New IBM i RPM Repositories

IBM is restructuring IBM i RPM repositories. Jesse Gorzinski explains why this change is happening, and what you need to do to continue receiving updates

Rehost or Refactor: Modernizing Legacy Applications

Nothing happens in a vacuum. No one wakes up one morning and decides to embark on a digital transformation strategy because it’s nice to have newer technology. No: There are very real business drivers that lead companies and institutions to make this journey. All of these business drivers can be categorized as relating to either […]

Emily Drake on SHARE and the IBM Z Community

Reg Harbeck: Hi. This is Reg Harbeck and I'm here with my friend and colleague Emily Drake. Emily is really involved in the SHARE user community and in fact in charge of a lot of making things happen with the editorial committee and just really—well, before I tell you everything, let me ask Emily. Emily, how […]

Why Ansible Is Emerging as a Top Automation Tool for Mainframes

Mainframe sites used to be like small factories in terms of the number of people that were needed to keep the machine running. There were lots of operators who spent their time feeding in card decks and changing tapes on the tape drives. There were systems programmers and application programmers, and a whole host of […]

John Connors and Milt Rosberg on Mainframe Security and Pervasive Encryption

Reg Harbeck: Hi, I’m Reg Harbeck and today I’m here with Milt Rosberg, who is global VP at Vanguard Integrity Professionals, and John Connors, who is CEO at Vanguard Integrity Professionals. And so John, maybe if you could tell us: How did you end up in the world of mainframe and security? John Connors: Well […]

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Power10 and the Impact of Upgrading

The availability of the full Power10 server portfolio is another reminder of the noticeable benefits of moving forward with technology

Work With PTF, Collection Services and Other IBM i 7.5 Hidden Gems: Part 4

In this post, I’ll continue reviewing hidden gems found in the 7.5 release. Work With PTF The Work with PTF (WRKPTF) command is now part of the base OS. The command allows you to work with PTFs for a selected product; you can specify the product name, or use the *SELECT option to choose from a […]

Len Santalucia on His Mainframe Journey and Career

Reg Harbeck: Hi. I am Reg Harbeck and today I’m here with Len Santalucia, my friend and colleague who is the chief technology officer at Vicom Infinity, a Converge company. And you know if you’re on the mainframe, if there is one person you’re likely to know, it’s probably Len. He seems to have the […]

Power10 Planning and Requirements

Jaqui Lynch on the new POWER10 servers and the requirements to support them

How to Manage Prestart Jobs in New Navigator

One of the latest features in New Navigator is the ability to display active prestart jobs. I’ve written extensively about prestart jobs since it can be difficult to understand what these jobs are doing. Some of my earlier articles, such as subsystem configuration, prestart job tuning and client special registers, aid in understanding what prestart […]

Future-Proof Your IBM i Applications

A look at top IBM i concerns, and how to address them through determining best practices for modernization, security, and future planning for IBM i applications

Women of COBOL Episode 3: The Case for Modernization

Misty Decker: Hi and welcome to Women of COBOL, our third episode, today. We are going to be talking with Marianne Bellotti—the author of my favorite book, “Kill it with Fire”; if you don’t have it, you need it—and Susan Drennan, vice president of COBOL sales at Micro Focus. We’re going to be talking about […]

Mike Pavlak on the Mainstreaming of Open-Source Technology

Charlie Guarino: Hi everybody. This is Charlie Guarino. Welcome to another edition of TechTalk SMB. As always, I am always thrilled to have these great guests and this month is no exception. I’m sitting here today with Mike Pavlak who I’ve known for many, many years, a very good friend. Mike has been working with […]

Zowe LTS V2 Key Features, How Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe Has Evolved and More

Four years ago, Open Mainframe Project’s Zowe was spawned from the collective realization among mainframers that the silo is no longer suitable. With its second version announced in May, the open-source framework features expanded capabilities and a rapidly growing user base that’s using its tools to securely modernize mainframe environments. The “silo” is a familiar concept […]

Unlocking IBM i Applications for a Competitive Edge in the Digital Economy

Gartner defines digitalization as, “The use of digital technologies to change a business model and provide new revenue and value-producing opportunities; …the process of moving to a digital business.” The digital economy is about leveraging information technology to be the enabler of innovation in companies. Are you supporting mobile connectivity to your business? According to Forbes, “Collectively, we […]

IBM Bolsters Power10 Servers With Scalability and Security Capabilities for Hybrid Cloud

IBM today took a big step to expand its Power10 server enterprise presence with the introduction of scale-out systems designed to modernize, secure and automate business applications and IT operations, particularly in hybrid cloud environments. A Look at the New Servers The latest Power10 servers meld performance, scalability, flexibility and top-notch reliability and security with […]

IBM Expands the Power10 Portfolio

Today, IBM announced that it has expanded its Power10 portfolio. First introduced in September 2021, Power10 was designed to meet the needs of enterprise-level organizations. The newly announced portfolio additions bring the same advantages to mid-sized and small organizations with mid-range and scale-out systems. These products are designed to help smaller and mid-sized organizations improve […]

Modernization and the Mainframe as a Service

It’s a well-rehearsed argument that experienced mainframe staff are, generally, getting older and looking forward to their retirement. Not only did the pandemic prompt many people to re-evaluate their lives, but it was among the biggest factors leading to the recent wave of resignations. This has led many organizations to consider the future of their […]