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The Role of Mainframe Data in a Hybrid Environment

Craig Mullins outlines the various types of mainframe data and how hybrid applications use them

COMMON Expands Its Focus to Meet Members’ Modern IT Needs

The IBM i user group offers education on AI, quantum and other adjacent technologies

Minimizing Downtime for AIX Updates

Chris Gibson details an NIM alternate disk enhancement that allows AIX updates to be installed with minimal disruption

IBM Kills SDA: How Profound AppDev Turns Crisis Into Opportunity

IBM removed Screen Design Aid from 7.6, leaving shops scrambling. Profound AppDev’s coexistence approach lets you instantly web-enable screens while planning comprehensive futurization. After decades of faithful service, IBM quietly removed Screen Design Aid (SDA) from IBM i 7.6. For many businesses running IBM i systems, this might seem like just another technical change. But […]

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Are You Following the ‘Big 3’ Basics of Cybersecurity?

Security consultant Niall Ashley explains the importance of role-based access control, zero trust and least privilege

Networking on z/OS: Something for Every Enterprise

In this edition of “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla traces the evolution of networking on z/OS and explores the associated architecture, protocols and products

AI Security, Risk and Compliance, With Trustero CISO George Totev

George Totev, chief information security officer at Trustero, joins Charlie Guarino on TechTalk SMB to share his observations on the state of AI and the new security considerations that must now be considered

SMT Data Releases ITBI Portal v2—Next-Generation Mainframe Performance Optimization Platform

System i Developer Welcomes 3 New Partners

System i Developer (SiD) announces that three highly regarded IBM Champions—Patrick Behr, Simon Hutchinson and Mike Pavlak—have joined the SiD consortium, partnering with Jon Paris and Susan Gantner to produce a Fall Summit Lunch & Learn series for IBM i developers.

AI With IBM i: 11 watsonx Features You Never Knew Existed

The second article of the “AI With IBM i” series focuses on the deep menu of capabilities found within watsonx, from scientific prompt experimentation to custom LLM tuning

IT Social Hour: The Business of AI With Brian Silverman

Brian Silverman, author of the TechChannel series, “The Business of AI,” joins host Andy Wig to outline the factors that companies must consider as they leverage the technology

The Future of Work in the Age of AI

Examining the impact of other revolutionary technologies may provide clues on the ways AI will shape work in the years to come

Rob McNelly on Power11: A Rundown of the New Servers and AIX and IBM i Enhancements

Redbook co-author Rob McNelly reels off the announcement links

Dissecting z/OS Security Software—Base Elements, Optional Features and Products

In this edition of “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla turns his attention to z/OS security software, discussing more than 20 components of the stack

Cloudera Acquires Taikun, a Kubernetes Platform Provider

Acquisition of Taikun, a platform provider for managing Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, accelerates accelerates the deployment and delivery of the complete Cloudera platform.

Mainframe Cost Reductions: Exploding a Few Myths

Reducing mainframe costs starts with understanding your systems, writes Peter James, capacity and performance management consultant, Vertali

ASPG, Inc. Announces Release of MegaCryption v7.0.0

a major update that prioritizes cryptographic governance and agility with updated algorithms and enhanced integration for hardware cryptography.

Welcome to the ‘AI With IBM i’ Blog!

Jesse Gorzinski, architect of AI for IBM i, introduces a new blog that will feature insights from a variety of experts at IBM i

Power11 Models Under the Hood: From Scale-Out to High-End

Exploring the capabilities and target markets of the generation’s four core server models

IBM Trumpets Power11’s Zero Planned Downtime Capabilities

Anyone who’s ever managed an IT environment—or even used a personal computer—understands the balancing act involved in systems maintenance: You can stop everything, perform the prescribed housecleaning or download the latest software update, all at the cost of productivity in the short term but stability in the long term. Or, you can keep everything running […]

The Essential Qualities That Make Power11 an AI Platform Built for Business

AI is everywhere, but truly innovative AI platforms are rare. At the Power11 launch event on June 8, IBM didn’t just unveil improved performance; it introduced the foundation for enterprise AI. Power11 was built through co-creation with customers, designed to scale from edge to cloud and engineered with both on-chip and off-chip AI acceleration to […]

Deciding When (and How) to Make the Jump to Power11

IBM Technical Lifecycle Services assists enterprise upgrades; customers cite lower TCO, better ROI as motivating factors

31% of Enterprises Plan to Migrate to IBM Power11 Within 12 to 15 Months

ITIC survey finds that non-disruptive migration paths, AI, hybrid cloud and high reliability are top migration drivers

Your IBM i Integration and Shipping Super Duo: Kato Integrations and Varsity Logistics

Streamlining supply chain and system connectivity on one of the world’s most reliable platforms

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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 […]