IBM’s Enhanced Cloud Strategy
March 1, 2019
IBM Cloud Private for IBM Z and LinuxONE extends IBM Cloud Private capabilities by bringing powerful cloud tools to the platform.
ArticlesImproved Error Handling Increases Usability
March 1, 2019
Errors can be managed, anticipated, controlled and sometimes resolved if an IT development unit is properly structured.
ArticlesSurvey of Application Modernization Strategies
February 25, 2019
A high-level and informed plan of action is needed for any modernization effort.
ArticlesStrategies, Methods and Toolsets for Modernization
February 18, 2019
A systematic and organized approach to application modernization.
ArticlesFinding an Effective IBM Z DevOps Solution
January 1, 2019
DevOps solutions for traditional z/OS* application delivery in relation to IBM Z* modernization is a common topic that’s been explored in many whitepapers, such as “DevOps for IBM Z: Modernizing IT and Future-Proofing Current Investments” (ibm.co/2Dib9ZS). But it’s not always easy to determine the best DevOps strategy for your business. In this article, we’ll discuss […]
Enabling Open-Source Continuous Delivery Pipelines
January 1, 2019
IBM Z* Open Development is an entry-level toolset for z/OS* development teams who plan to transform their software delivery practices around a common, automated delivery pipeline. It provides the essential link Z developers need to join a platform neutral, continuous integration and deployment pipeline that’s inclusive of z/OS application components. Neat and Lean Developers must […]
ArticlesAI-Driven Technological Progress
January 1, 2019
The rate of change for how most tasks in the world are done is accelerating. Like many readers of this publication, I have enough history to contemplate how life was four or five decades ago compared to today. Technological advances have dramatically transformed many life experiences as well as business operations. It’s fair to conclude […]
ArticlesDevOps Tools for z/OS
January 1, 2019
Can DevOps tools work for z/OS? Yes, and there are two current methodologies which can enable using tools like Eclipse, Jenkins, GIT and many others. One methodology, which most of the mainframe community has likely heard about, is Zowe. Zowe is the first open-source framework for z/OS and was announced at SHARE in St. Louis. […]
ArticlesThree Innovative Middleware Solutions
December 17, 2018
A discussion of WebSphere Application Server, IBM Cloud Integration and IBM Automation Platform for Digital Business middleware offerings.
ArticlesThe Dance of Hardware and Software
November 21, 2018
What software engineer doesn’t have a healthy respect for the hardware? Respect is one thing, but understanding it is another.