Containerized Data Services and Software-Defined Storage Come to IBM Z
May 19, 2021
After an unforgettable 2020, this year is filled with hope. The biggest vaccination campaign in history is underway and we are slowly going back to a new normal. After these eventful past 12 months, there’s a quote by author Hillary DePiano that describes well what to do next: “You can get excited about the future. The past […]
ArticlesIntroducing IBM LinuxONE III Express
May 18, 2021
Cloud technology has been growing in popularity for several years, as data-driven, app-based technology has become an integral function of daily life. From business applications to consumer solutions, the cloud is a staple for storing and managing data. To meet the cloud-based data needs of various tech workflows while maintaining a high security standard at […]
ArticlesAttention to Patching and Other Vital System Maintenance Will Help You Avoid the Heat
May 18, 2021
As I found myself walking through the desert, pushing a bicycle with a flat tire, I wondered how I got here. That’s not a metaphor; that’s life in Arizona. With the cactus and tumbleweeds and other assorted spiky, poky things, it’s a dangerous place for tires and tubes. It’s not a great place for people, […]
ArticlesLF Energy’s 2021 Summit Sparks Sustainability
May 18, 2021
LF Energy, an open-source organization within The Linux Foundation ecosystem dedicated to energy and power system transformation through open-source software, hosted the LF Energy Spring Summit on April 14, 2021. The summit was a virtual event, but still had record-breaking attendance, with 89% of registered people attending. And the summit was a hit, with 89% […]
ArticlesHow Leveraging AI Technology Enables Developers
May 17, 2021
AI has long been shrouded in an aura of mysticism and mystery in popular culture. A staple of science fiction novels and dystopian movies, technology with capabilities to build processes and machines capable of performing tasks that would typically require human intelligence and attention has often seemed more affiliated with fantasy rather than reality. However, […]
When Mainframe Modernization Is Actually an Improvement: Building on Success
May 14, 2021
Sometimes, newer is better. It can be good to renew, revive or redeem something that has begun to stagnate. It is certainly important to respond to unfilled needs with innovations. And there is no doubt that new generations of people bring new perspectives, energy, creativity and insights to contexts that may otherwise grow stale. One […]
ArticlesRed Hat OpenShift 4.7 on IBM Z Is a Game Changer for Container Orchestration and Management
May 13, 2021
Red Hat recently announced OpenShift 4.7, which offers support for IBM Z mainframes. As IBM mainframes march towards modernization—a hot topic for many corporations—OpenShift 4.7 provides the orchestration and management capabilities needed for containers running on IBM Z, and specifically Linux on IBM Z. For many large mainframe customers pursuing a path of system modernization, […]
ArticlesHow Education Can Save Your Company Money
May 12, 2021
After a tough hit to the economy and job market in 2020, just about every business is looking for ways to save money, create resiliency and improve their business processes. In the IT industry, one of the best ways to do this is to focus on education. New technologies and techniques are always launching with […]
ArticlesVoices Come Together for Corporate Inclusion
May 12, 2021
Especially in light of recent events over the past year and a half, companies around the world have added their voices to the national conversation around diversity, equity and inclusion. Now, companies are shifting their focus inward to take action and amplify conversations and action around diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hopes of creating […]
ArticlesThe Rise of Edge Infrastructure Storage
May 6, 2021
Hybrid cloud has changed the way business gets done. Its growth has also brought about the need to manage the edge of the network, which is often geographically dispersed and disconnected from the data. According to an IDC report, the number of operational processes deployed on edge infrastructure is expected to grow from less than […]