Data Management

McNelly: IBM Unveils watsonx.data

Rob McNelly shares details on the recently GA'ed watsonx.data on IBM Power, an explainer on the dangers of 'shadow AI' and the latest security alerts

A Matter of Trust: Why Your AI Strategy Needs a Librarian

Amid an AI "trust crisis," Nathan Smith, who leads mainframe data replication strategy for customers at Kyndryl, writes about the ways the mainframe can help generative AI produce more reliable results

IBM Study: Chief Data Officers Redefine Strategies as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness

The findings suggest that while chief data officers are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock AI's full potential.

Using a Metric Database to Populate Dashboards for IBM i

Rick Flagler explains how to create a database to contain metrics for dashboard reporting—for the sake of performance, simplicity and flexibility

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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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

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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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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VCMi — Vanguard Compliance Manager for IBM i

Unlock Unquestionable Compliance and Strategic Advantage for Your IBM i with Vanguard VCMi In the modern enterprise, the IBM i on Power Systems platform stands as a pillar of stability, performance, and reliability, hosting mission-critical applications and safeguarding invaluable data. However, in an era defined by relentless cyber threats, an intricate web of regulatory requirements, […]

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Data Governance and Compliance on Mainframes: Aligning With Modern Regulations and Requirements

Craig Mullins explains how modernization efforts can help organizations get a handle on rapidly shifting compliance standards