New Levels of Computing Flexibility
May 4, 2020
Designing a comprehensive computing environment was once a relatively straightforward endeavor: install a server and other hardware, load an OS and applications, and offer access to end users. This has become a bit more complicated as computing moves outside the confines of data center walls to become part of hybrid multicloud environments, which is a […]
ArticlesBusiness From the Cloud
May 4, 2020
Almost a decade ago, some vendors implored users to get “to the cloud.” As sloganeering goes, it was catchy, but if anything, it oversimplified and undersold the potential of this transformational technology. These days, cloud is a ubiquitous presence in IT. In a 2019 survey of 800 companies, Flexera Software, a provider of IT assessment […]
ArticlesArvind Krishna Elected IBM CEO, James Whitehurst Elected President
May 4, 2020
Arvind Krishna™ has been elected IBM CEO and a member of the board of directors, effective April 6, 2020. Prior to his new role as CEO, Krishna served as IBM senior vice president for Cloud and Cognitive Software, where he led the IBM business unit that provides the cloud and data platform for IBM clients. […]
ArticlesEzriel Gross on the Importance of CICS
May 1, 2020
Reg Harbeck talks with Ezriel Gross about his history with CICS and its continued importance in the mainframe community
ArticlesCOBOL Isn’t Slowing Anything Down
April 28, 2020
There are several misperceptions and assumptions with respect to COBOL and the latest difficulties several government entities have been experiencing due to COVID-19. COBOL and the IBM Z® platform were leading-edge technologies 40 years ago and they both still are today. They’re increasingly innovative with each release. Both are quite modern and expertly designed tools. […]
CodeTheCurve Hackathon Teams Announced
April 23, 2020
On April 20, the UNESCO-organized CodeTheCurve announced the 40 teams selected to compete in the virtual hackathon created to combat COVID-19 through technological innovation. Nearly 200 teams from across the world submitted videos to participate in the competition, and 40 teams from approximately 30 countries will compete for the grand prize. The teams, made up […]
ArticlesTake Advantage of the Job Log Server
April 14, 2020
IBM i expert Dawn May explains why you should change the default behavior of the server
ArticlesAnnouncing IBM i 7.4 TR2 and 7.3 TR8
April 14, 2020
Steve Will previews the contents of the latest IBM i Technology Refresh.
ArticlesMeet the New IBM z15 and IBM LinuxONE III Models
April 14, 2020
Every client’s cloud journey is unique—there’s no one-size-fits-all. But most organizations are or will soon be operating in a hybrid multicloud environment. In this environment, you are challenged to keep data secured, systems available and costs manageable. Meeting these challenges requires the right IT infrastructure. Enter the New IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE Models New […]
ArticlesFresh Faces Spring 2020 and the “How do I get programmers?” Question
April 9, 2020
Steve Will introduces the newest class of IBM i Fresh Faces.