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Opening up the Mainframe
January 1, 2019
Zowe, a new open-source framework, enables development and operations teams to securely manage, control, script and develop on the mainframe like any other cloud platform. The project was first announced Aug. 14 during SHARE in St. Louis by executives from IBM, CA Technologies, Rocket Software and the Open Mainframe Project. As the first open-source project […]
ArticlesBringing Security to the Cloud
January 1, 2019
Security, security, security. It’s been drummed into our heads a thousand times over. Not that it shouldn’t be. One breach can put a company out of business, whether it’s due to regulatory fines or the loss of customer confidence. This is especially true with the increasing adoption of cloud computing. And internal and external security […]
ArticlesAI-Driven Technological Progress
January 1, 2019
The rate of change for how most tasks in the world are done is accelerating. Like many readers of this publication, I have enough history to contemplate how life was four or five decades ago compared to today. Technological advances have dramatically transformed many life experiences as well as business operations. It’s fair to conclude […]
ArticlesEnabling Open-Source Continuous Delivery Pipelines
January 1, 2019
IBM Z* Open Development is an entry-level toolset for z/OS* development teams who plan to transform their software delivery practices around a common, automated delivery pipeline. It provides the essential link Z developers need to join a platform neutral, continuous integration and deployment pipeline that’s inclusive of z/OS application components. Neat and Lean Developers must […]
ArticlesFinding an Effective IBM Z DevOps Solution
January 1, 2019
DevOps solutions for traditional z/OS* application delivery in relation to IBM Z* modernization is a common topic that’s been explored in many whitepapers, such as “DevOps for IBM Z: Modernizing IT and Future-Proofing Current Investments” (ibm.co/2Dib9ZS). But it’s not always easy to determine the best DevOps strategy for your business. In this article, we’ll discuss […]
ArticlesCrowdsourcing Drones for Crisis Management
January 1, 2019
Dramatic weather events are becoming increasingly common, whether they’re hurricanes, extended periods of drought or out-of-season heatwaves. Understanding these phenomena is critical to (hopefully) helping reverse the cause. That, however, would likely require a coordinated global response, something that may not be possible. But quicker action can be taken on the local level, especially in […]
ArticlesThe Privacy Regulation Inflection Point
January 1, 2019
Congratulations! We’re all in a growth area—the ever expanding footprint of privacy compliance regulations around the world. We’re now about eight months into General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) being live, and the world is still turning. Up ahead, we see the California Consumer Privacy Act due to go live in early 2020, along with Brazil’s […]
ArticlesGlenn Anderson on Why Mainframe Professional Development Skills Are Important
January 1, 2019
Reg Harbeck: Hi, I’m Reg Harbeck and today I’m here with Glenn Anderson who is a really well known IBM mainframer. He has been involved in education, various conferences and all kinds of other really neat stuff. Rather than telling you about him myself, Glenn, maybe you can tell us, how did you end up […]
ArticlesA Game-Changer for Open-Source Support!
December 17, 2018
Jesse Gorzinski on one of the most exciting developments in the world of IBM i: a new open source support offering.
ArticlesThree Innovative Middleware Solutions
December 17, 2018
A discussion of WebSphere Application Server, IBM Cloud Integration and IBM Automation Platform for Digital Business middleware offerings.
ArticlesIBM i and Java Support
December 11, 2018
What IBM i clients need to know about Java and its support options.
ArticlesInvestigate Prestart Jobs
December 6, 2018
Collection Services is always running on your system and you can use the Performance Data Investigator with Collection Services data for insights into your prestart jobs
ArticlesNIM Server Simplifies Installing and Upgrading AIX
December 1, 2018
Rob McNelly explains how NIM enhances upgrades, migrations and scalability, making OS deployment seamless when installing and upgrading your AIX.
ArticlesClearly Defining Project Completion
December 1, 2018
My first contract as an independent consultant was with a large, multinational bank. They were attempting a processor-to-processor application that exchanged banking information nightly, and trying to implement a new IBM function called IBM Advanced Program-to-Program Communication (APPC)—something new to them, but not me. I was initially delighted to take the project. I met with […]
ArticlesMichael Stack on SHARE, Assembler and the Mainframe’s Future
December 1, 2018
Reg Harbeck: Hi. I'm Reg Harbeck and today I'm here with Michael Stack who is a mainframer of some significant contribution through SHARE and other things; I'm really excited to have him here. He has talked about Assembler and all kinds of other neat stuff at SHARE. Michael, before I start trying to tell everybody […]
ArticlesAccess Client Solutions Enhancements (November 2018)
November 27, 2018
IBM recently released an updated version of Access Client Solutions (ACS).
ArticlesAll Hail the Midnight Commander!
November 27, 2018
Jesse Gorzinski explores Midnight Commander. What (or who?) is it, and why is it important?
ArticlesThe Dance of Hardware and Software
November 21, 2018
What software engineer doesn’t have a healthy respect for the hardware? Respect is one thing, but understanding it is another.
ArticlesExploring the Possibilities
November 20, 2018
Rob McNelly explores how to emulate AIX on QEMU, test AIX 7.2 on modern POWER9 workstations, and unlock possibilities for innovative tech experimentation.
ArticlesPrestart Jobs and QPRTJOBs
November 16, 2018
What happens when you generate a spooled file from a prestart job? Where does the output go and is there an easy way to find it?
ArticlesThree Ways Open Source Brings Business Value
November 5, 2018
Hundreds of new open-source software packages have been delivered that help with application development, system administration and many things in between.
ArticlesWatches and Job Log Messages
November 5, 2018
Watches make life easier if you need to track down an intermittent error or a difficult-to-find issue in a prestart job
ArticlesFlexibility Is Key in Project Estimation
November 1, 2018
So often we hear of projects—especially government funded projects—exceeding their budget, and for a long time my knee-jerk reaction was that hanky-panky was afoot. I’m sure sometimes that’s true, but when consulting became my career and sizing a project became a necessary skill, I realized it wasn’t so clear cut. In most cases, there are […]
ArticlesSecure Service Containers and Consumption-Based Pricing Enable Opportunity
November 1, 2018
Organizations are eager to capture opportunities that beckon in the marketplace. They know that new and modernized applications are necessary to better serve customers. Organizations also realize that, now more than ever, security remains crucial to business success. In October, IBM announced IBM Secure Service Containers, a new offering that provides benefits for security, as […]
ArticlesThe Right KPIs for Mainframe DevOps
November 1, 2018
To compete in fast-moving, disruption-prone digital markets, enterprises must aggressively embrace DevOps on the mainframe. DevOps is becoming increasingly important, and without it—along with associated agile best practices—delivery on these digital initiatives will be too slow and infrequent to keep pace with escalating customer expectations. To successfully drive adoption of DevOps on the mainframe, IT […]