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Six Defining Characteristics of z/OS and Mainframe

David Stephens

July 12, 2023

IBM Z mainframes and z/OS are important, still carrying out critical back-end processing after nearly six decades. But some things about mainframes seem strange. I mean, why the obsession with batch? And why do sites have so few z/OS systems? Let’s look at six characteristics of the mainframe and z/OS that help explain what it […]

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Highlights From Common Europe Congress 2023

Torbjörn Appehl

July 6, 2023

Common Europe Congress 2023 has come to an end. After such a project there is a feeling of emptiness that everybody involved can recognize. For me, it’s not a bad feeling; it’s a positive feeling that I’ve done everything I could to make the best Congress possible. And it certainly was a great one, breaking several records: […]

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IBM i: 35 Years of Computing Innovation

June 21, 2023

This special interactive content experience highlights the people and the technology that have sustained IBM i for the past 35 years

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Mainframe Master Innovations

June 19, 2023

Reg Harbeck and seven mainframe luminaries weigh in on why the mainframe has enjoyed ongoing success and delve into the platform's value and irrepressible excellence

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Looking Out for the Well-Being of Mainframers

Trevor Eddolls

May 11, 2023

Following the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, many people and organizations have realized the importance of the well-being of their staff, as it’s vital to the creation of a happier, healthier and more productive business. With the mainframe being so central to the success of a business, boosting the mental well-being and building the resilience of […]

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SHARE: Honoring Legacy and Pushing the Mainframe Forward

Emma Pitzl

Rachel Hatcher

May 3, 2023

Scott Fagen, Preston Rominger and Brian Langerman share highlights from SHARE Atlanta and discuss the future of the enterprise IT community

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TechChannel Unveils Interactive Content Platform

Emma Pitzl

March 27, 2023

What you need to know about TechChannel's new content platform and partner offerings

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iChime: A Virtual IBM i Community

Emma Pitzl

March 27, 2023

How a casual Zoom meetup turned into a vibrant virtual community fostering IBM i education and connection across the globe

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The Path to an IBM i Career: Lessons from TechChannel’s Rising Stars

March 22, 2023

imPower Technologies’ founders Jim Buck and Michelle Lyons were delighted to see several of their past students on TechChannel’s list of 2022 Power Systems Rising Stars. It was less about their courses being mentioned and more about seeing young developers taking lead roles in the community at large. “We are so proud of these talented […]

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Women of COBOL Celebrates International Women’s Day

TechChannel

March 8, 2023

Since 2021, the Women of COBOL video series has been uncovering and overcoming unconscious biases about COBOL and women in technology. What inspired the series? Moderator Misty Decker, director of worldwide AMC product marketing at OpenText (formerly Micro Focus), says, “I have been in the mainframe ecosystem for 30 years now. Over the years, I’ve […]

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