IBM Introduces AI Platform to Accelerate Vaccine Design and Testing
November 2, 2020
Though the impact of COVID-19 has been arduous for many industries, some companies have met the challenge head on. Specifically, IBM introduced a new AI platform, RoboRXN, designed to support scientists in their efforts to discover and test new drugs. The platform is just one of the innovative tools for fighting the virus that have emerged in […]
ArticlesJeanne Glass on Starting Her Own Mainframe Organization
November 2, 2020
Reg Harbeck: Hi, this is Reg Harbeck and I'm here with my friend Jeanne Glass, who is a colleague of mine. We worked together at the same company and after we both left that company, we each continued on our mainframe careers. She has done all kinds of mainframe stuff, including being a cofounder of […]
ArticlesExpanding Cloud Capabilities
November 2, 2020
As organizations look for new ways to engage clients with new experiences and digital services outside of their traditional offerings, many begin to realize that options are limited by their cloud infrastructure. Without the agility to quickly deploy new applications, organizations lose their competitive edge and even their clients. Instead of losing market share, organizations […]
ArticlesRegister for the ‘Making Our Strong Community, Stronger’ Webinar
October 26, 2020
On Nov. 12, 2020, speakers from Broadcom, IBM, Rocket Software and VirtualZ Computing will come together for an online event focusing on the importance of diversity, inclusion and equity. The webinar, “Making Our Strong Community, Stronger” will be moderated by Dr. Gloria Chance, the CEO of the Mousai Group. Featured mainframe executives include Jeanne Glass […]
ArticlesOpen Mainframe Summit Celebrates Successful First Annual Event
October 26, 2020
On Sept. 16 and 17, 2020, the Open Mainframe Project held the first inaugural Open Mainframe Summit, which brought together several members of the IBM Z® community, including students, educators and industry professionals, to share their insights on the mainframe. The virtual event gave mainframers a chance to connect online to share best practices, discuss […]
ArticlesNavigator for i Graph History: Review Historical Data
October 15, 2020
IBM i expert Dawn May continues her series about Navigator for i by discussing historical data
ArticlesAnnouncement Time: IBM i 7.4 TR3 and 7.3 TR9
October 6, 2020
Steve Will blogs about the latest IBM i TR.
ArticlesJanet Sun on Her 25 Years of SHARE
October 1, 2020
Reg Harbeck: Hi, this is Reg Harbeck and today I’m here with my friend, Janet Sun. Janet is, in my opinion, an amazing person. She has been a mainframe volunteer at SHARE, a volunteer, in fact, a past SHARE president. She has been involved in various aspects of the mainframe her whole career and she’s […]
ArticlesCloud Integration Middleware Is Growing
September 30, 2020
In his latest “IT Trendz” post, Joseph Gulla explores cloud integration with IBM products.
ArticlesIBM Introduces AI Platform to Accelerate Vaccine Design and Testing
September 24, 2020
Though the impact of COVID-19 has been arduous for many industries, there have been a few silver linings along the way. One is that, due to the urgent need to produce a vaccine for the virus, some companies are taking another look at the way that we research, test and produce vaccines. Specifically, IBM announced […]
ArticlesA NextGen Mainframer Succession Story
September 21, 2020
Dr. Cameron Seay (currently an adjunct professor at East Carolina University; IBM Champion for System Z; and Chair, Open Mainframe Project COBOL Working Group) is one of my personal heroes. When we first met, we had each already begun our journeys of encouraging the development of a new generation of mainframers. My journey began in […]
ArticlesVirtual POWERUp 2020
September 17, 2020
The annual COMMON conference, POWERUp2020 is live this week as a virtual event. It’s sad that COMMON’s 60th anniversary cannot be celebrated in person, but the virtual conference is still a great opportunity for the best IBM i education in the industry. If you’re attending this event, you can network with speakers, partners, and other […]
ArticlesAttend a Virtual Community Day With IBM Z
September 14, 2020
On September 15, IBM will host a high-end computing virtual conference called IBM Z Day, which demonstrates the possibilities and potential of Z technology. Students and up-and-comers in the tech industry will learn why they should embrace the platform. From the extremely high demand for developers with IBM Z skills and developers to the high […]
ArticlesDebugging With RDi and Service Entry Points
September 8, 2020
IBM i experts Jon Paris and Susan Gantner explain debugging procedures for Rational Developer for i
PodcastsDr. Herbert Daly on IBM Z in the Classroom
September 1, 2020
Reg Harbeck: Hi, this is Reg Harbeck. Today, I have the honor and the pleasure to be speaking with Dr. Herbert Daly, who is a lecturer at the University of Wolverhampton near Birmingham, England, and also an IBM Z® Champion. Before I say anything else and start getting into the details, Herbert, tell us about […]
ArticlesSensitive Data Control
September 1, 2020
It’s an unfortunate fact of business life that bad actors are out there trolling for sensitive data. For them, the risk-reward is relatively low. For those whose data is breached, though, the costs can be exorbitant, whether from loss of intellectual property (IP), being socked with massive fines or losing customer goodwill. The news isn’t […]
ArticlesValuable Application and Integration Middleware
August 30, 2020
WebSphere Application Server has grown and changed over the years. In this IT Trendz post, Joseph Gulla explores IBM Websphere software.
ArticlesNew in ACS: Really Fast IFS and SQL Content Assist
August 12, 2020
In this You and i blog post, Steve Will explains new Access Client Solutions enhancements
ArticlesWhat Makes CICS, a Mixed Language Application Server, So Special?
August 10, 2020
CICS® has been around since 1969 and still continues to flourish as a mixed language application server today. Primarily running on mainframes, also known as an IBM Z®, CICS does run in limited forms on other platforms, as well. As an application server, it is used to host applications that can be written in several […]
ArticlesJohn Mertic on the Open-Source Renaissance
August 3, 2020
Reg Harbeck: Hi. I'm Reg Harbeck and today I'm here with John Mertic, who is the head of the Open Mainframe Project or Foundation? John Mertic: Project. Reg: Okay, and I guess maybe part of it as I ask you to introduce yourself and tell us how you ended up in such a […]
ArticlesIBM Tools Support Layered Data Privacy and Protection
July 23, 2020
Data today is on the move. It’s traveling from the server to the storage area network, from the enterprise into the cloud, or even to third parties. Although the IBM Z® platform protects data on the platform with pervasive encryption, the data can be vulnerable the moment it leaves the mainframe. Data can be breached […]
ArticlesIBM i 7.4 TR2 and 7.3 TR8 PTF Groups Coming Soon
July 14, 2020
Steve Will blogs about the latest IBM i Program Temporary Fixes (PTFs).
ArticlesAwesome Run SQL Scripts Enhancements
July 1, 2020
Get familiar with enhancements made to Access Client Solutions from the past few updates.
ArticlesMeet the 2019 Master the Mainframe Winners
July 1, 2020
For 15 years, IBM’s Master the Mainframe competition has introduced students to the world of programming. Participants come from a wide variety of countries and backgrounds, but they all share a common desire to learn and the tenacity to persist. The 12 winners of the 2019 competition include two high school students just starting their […]
ArticlesMatt Deres on Nursing, Music and the Humanity of the Mainframe
July 1, 2020
Reg Harbeck: Hi. This is Reg Harbeck and today I'm here with Matt Deres, who is the CIO of Rocket Software. Matt, tell us how did you end up being CIO at Rocket? Matt Deres: That's a great question. So, I worked in a number of mid-sized companies mostly related to financial services but […]