IBM Z Mainframe

The Nines Don’t Lie—But They’re Not the Whole Truth

The mainframe platform is not the problem. So what is? Mark Schettenhelm, principal product manager at BMC, explores the question

Explaining Quantum Computing (and Why the Mainframe Is Ready for It)

Jim Zell, Distinguished Engineer and VP of U.S. Core Enterprise & zCloud Practice at Kyndryl, explains the basics of quantum computing and the mainframe's role in securing data against quantum threats

Hit Mainframe Series ‘Big Iron Bits’ Uses Humor to Win Over the Masses

Broadcom Mainframe Software's mockumentary has racked up millions of views since debuting in November; its creators provide a glimpse behind the scenes

A Decade of Development: The Open Mainframe Project and the Open Source Revolution

Founding members Steven Dickens, Len Santalucia and John Mertic reflect on the democratization of the mainframe ecosystem

Recapping a Year of ‘z/OS and Friends’

Joe Gulla reviews his year of mainframe exploration, indexing the 24 articles he wrote on the mainframe's architecture

The Mainframe DBA: From Custodian to Strategist in the Age of Intelligent Automation

New models and tools mean database administrators can now focus less on routine tasks, and more on higher-level functions, Craig Mullins writes

2025 TechChannel Rising Stars

TechChannel recognizes early-career technologists who have already made outstanding contributions to the IBM Z and IBM Power ecosystems.

Explaining Mainframe Security to Your CISO

Mark Wilson of Vertali explains how to help your CISO understand the threats that face the mainframe despite its reputation for security

ISVs Push Back Against zPDT Sunsetting

The platform allows ISVs to test their products on-premises in an emulated z/OS environment, but only for another 13 months

Mainframe Security: The Future Is Here