IBM i: Putting Integration Front and Center
May 12, 2026
Amy Williams, principal security services consultant at Fortra, explains how IBM i is evolving without sacrificing the core security and stability the platform is known for
ArticlesThe DBA’s Role in a World That Thinks It Doesn’t Need DBAs
May 7, 2026
In a world of automation, AI and "self-managing" databases, the role of the DBA has become misunderstood, Craig Mullins writes
ArticlesAutomation Isn’t Accountability: Why the DBA Still Owns the Outcome on IBM Z
April 10, 2026
While there is real value in automation and much promise in AI, human expertise will still be required—because humans will still be accountable, Craig Mullins observes
ArticlesObservability and Telemetry: Why IBM i Shops Should Care
April 9, 2026
Dawn May outlines IBM i's unique strengths in observability and telemetry while exploring ways to extend those capabilities to other environments
ArticlesYour IBM i Data Is the AI Advantage Nobody’s Talking About
March 25, 2026
Rick Hurckes, director of services at mrc, explains the critical role of data quality in successful AI deployments, and why IBM i is so well positioned for this new era
The Data Quality Renaissance: Why Your AI is Only as Good as Your DBA
March 17, 2026
Craig Mullins explains why data quality is the ultimate competitive advantage for AI
ArticlesFebruary TechPulse Results: Database Management (IBM Power)
February 20, 2026
The results of February’s TechPulse are in. This month, the micro-survey asked TechChannel readers about their database environments. The 73 responses for IBM Power reflected a landscape of partial cloud migration, a commitment to keeping database management systems (DBMS) current and a high interest in AI for databases. For the production of forms and labels, […]
ArticlesMainframe Skills Aren’t Disappearing; They’re Becoming More Valuable
February 19, 2026
Craig Mullins explains how mainframe skills are indispensable in an AI-driven world as mainframers assume a more strategic role
ArticlesGoverning Agentic AI: The Mainframe DBA as the Architect of Autonomous Data Workflows
January 30, 2026
Craig Mullins explains how mainframe DBA is becoming the link between autonomous systems and data integrity
ArticlesThe Mainframe DBA: From Custodian to Strategist in the Age of Intelligent Automation
December 19, 2025
New models and tools mean database administrators can now focus less on routine tasks, and more on higher-level functions, Craig Mullins writes