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Adam Shedivy

Adam Shedivy is a staff software developer at IBM focused on AI and open-source solutions, with an emphasis on developer and database tools.

SYSB-II: Turning Nightly Downtime into a Competitive Advantage

If you run on IBM Z, you may still stop CICS overnight so batch jobs can update VSAM files. That pause is a habit, not a requirement. SYSB-II removes the trade-off between fresh data and uninterrupted access: batch updates VSAM while CICS remains open, preserving integrity and predictable response times. The Value in One Paragraph […]

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Beyond Legacy: The Modern Language Ecosystem of z/OS

For “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla catalogs the broad and ever-evolving range of programming languages on z/OS

Behind the Numbers: IBM Power Performance and Capacity Planning

Using the right data, in the right way, to make the right decisions—principles to follow, missteps to avoid

How the DBA’s Role Transforms in the Hybrid Cloud Era

Craig Mullins looks at the shifting environment facing DBAs, who are now tasked with navigating an increasingly interconnected digital landscape

Rocket Software Survey Finds 84% of Consumers Link Brand Trust to Modern, Secure Technology

Survey reveals growing consumer impatience with slow or unreliable digital experiences, and strong connection between technology performance, security and loyalty.

Spec-Driven Development and Context Engineering—A Smarter Approach to AI-Enabled Coding

Brenno Oliveira of Kyndryl explains why this measured approach beats “vibe coding” as a reliable path to desired results

Why Mainframe Security Postures Vary So Widely

Phil Young, director of mainframe penetration testing at NetSPI, describes the most commonly omitted security controls, and why they get skipped

3 Reasons Why Mainframes Are Resurging

For decades, the mainframe was routinely taken for granted as it quietly powered much of the world’s high-transactional data behind the scenes. The prevailing narrative suggested that distributed systems, client-server architectures, and later, the public cloud, would render these powerful machines obsolete. Yet, an undeniable resurgence is now underway. The mainframe, far from fading into […]

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IBM Consulting Collaborates With Red Hat on Innovation Hub for Hybrid Cloud and AI Transformation

Powered by Red Hat, the Innovation Hub was designed to to help mutual clients accelerate their enterprise transformation.

McNelly: Reflections on TechXchange

Rob McNelly shares his thoughts on last month’s conference, praising the event for a wide variety of offerings that got attendees our of their comfort zones

The State of AI on IBM Power, With Dr. Sebastian Lehrig

Charlie Guarino interviews a worldwide thought leader on AI for IBM Power, Dr. Sebastian Lehrig

Z’ing the Future: Mainframe Performance and Capacity Planning Insights

Experts explain how to assess needs while upgrading and explore why limitless cloud capacity doesn’t negate the need for careful planning

Project Bob Supercharges IBM i’s Plans for an AI Code Assistant

IBM i CTO Steve Will describes how the platform-neutral, AI-Powered IDE will assist along the entire development pipeline

ZIP/390 MP Rebrands to Connect/MP to Reflect Expanded Mainframe Modernization Capabilities

The change was made to better reflect the product’s evolution into a comprehensive platform for mainframe compression, web integration and cross-platform connectivity.

Modernization in Place: Protect What Works, Prepare for What’s Next

Artificial Intelligence, hybrid cloud, event streaming, digital transformation, you name it—the future of IT is exciting. But it is also disruptive. How do you make time to innovate and invest in what’s next while keeping your core business—dependent on unique mainframe applications—on track? Especially in the face of rising costs, skill shortages, capacity constraints, and […]

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The Web Server Landscape: Where IBM HTTP Server Fits In

For “z/OS and Friends,” Dr. Joe Gulla looks at the special role played by the IBM product, how it works with WebSphere Application Server and how other web servers compare

Meeting the AI Crazy Train Head-on

This year marks my 41st year working in the mainframe industry. My career has centered on mainframe computer measurement, analysis, workload tuning, resource optimization, and capacity planning. Today, as independent vendors, my colleague Scott Chapman and I work to educate computer professionals to do what we do. Our Pivotor® Performance Reporting software focuses on helping […]

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IBM Announces New Platform for Digital Assets

IBM Digital Asset Haven allows clients to manage digital assets across various blockchains while conforming to sovereignty, security and compliance requirements.

AI Platforms Compared: Off-The-Shelf vs. Customized Solutions

Vera Rayevskaya, customer success director at IBA Lithuania, discusses factors ranging from strategic alignment to systems integration

Creating Dashboards Using a Replacement Option for Db2 Web Query

IBM i consultant Rick Flagler outlines the steps necessary to develop a dashboard using the MRC product, which he champions as filling the void of IBM’s withdrawn platform

From Complacency to Compliance: Securing Critical Mainframe Systems in Hong Kong and Beyond

Mike Bassett, a mainframe consultant with Vertali, describes the increasing urgency of securing critical mainframe systems in the Asia Pacific region

Basque Government and IBM Inaugurate Europe’s First IBM Quantum System Two in Donostia-San Sebastián

The IBM-Euskadi Quantum Computational Center now offers its members access to one of the most powerful quantum computers in the world.

NAKIVO Releases v11.1 With Enhanced Disaster Recovery and MSP Capabilities

This latest update adds five new languages to the interface, more Proxmox VE backup and recovery options, automated real-time replication, enhanced MSP direct connect and granular backups for physical machines.

Tricentis Unveils the Next Era of AI-Powered Quality Engineering at Tricentis Transform 2025

Tricentis, a global leader in AI-augmented software quality, unveiled its vision for the future of AI-powered quality engineering at Tricentis Transform, its flagship global event in London (Oct. 14–15) and Nashville (Oct. 21–22).