IBM z/OS 3.1 Sets the Stage for an AI-Infused Smart Operating System
May 12, 2023
Move over ChatGPT. IBM is creating its own AI buzz with IBM z/OS 3.1. In March this year, IBM previewed this momentous release, which introduces AI to the operating system (OS). The company confidently calls it the “AI-infused operating system for the next generation of computing.” IBM z/OS Product Manager Mike Young says, “Including AI […]
ArticlesLooking Out for the Well-Being of Mainframers
May 11, 2023
Following the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown, many people and organizations have realized the importance of the well-being of their staff, as it’s vital to the creation of a happier, healthier and more productive business. With the mainframe being so central to the success of a business, boosting the mental well-being and building the resilience of […]
E-BooksNavigating the Ever-Changing Security Landscape
May 10, 2023
In this TechChannel e-book, Iconium Software's Rick Jones and IBM Security Evangelist Westley McDuffie discuss how to protect your business and your data against persistent security threats
ArticlesSHARE: Honoring Legacy and Pushing the Mainframe Forward
May 3, 2023
Scott Fagen, Preston Rominger and Brian Langerman share highlights from SHARE Atlanta and discuss the future of the enterprise IT community
ArticlesThe Importance of the Old Guard on the Mainframe
May 3, 2023
As many mainframers are starting to notice, a significant number of experts in the field are opting for a relaxing retirement. Many businesses saw this coming, but they have had no obvious solution. The lack of young mainframe talent is now a real issue with this tidal wave of retirees. Experienced mainframers passing their knowledge […]
IBM Storage Announces New IBM FlashSystem Data Resiliency Features
April 18, 2023
What you need to know about the latest updates to IBM FlashSystem, including improved threat detection and new configurations to fit large-or-small-scale storage needs
ArticlesWhy COBOL Application Cost Reduction Needs to Be the Focal Point of Every IT Budget
April 17, 2023
Despite ongoing macroeconomic concerns, there are indications that IT budgets remain steady. One study found that 52% of organizations expect to increase spending on IT products and services in 2023. The areas of particular interest to the surveyed organizations were cybersecurity, artificial intelligence/machine learning, public cloud services and private/hybrid cloud infrastructure; all closely linked to […]
ArticlesIBM Bolsters z16 and LinuxONE 4 Security, Sustainability With New Configurations
April 4, 2023
IBM adds z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4 offerings that deliver 75% percent energy reduction; 67% space savings in on-premises and hybrid cloud data centers
ArticlesIBM Introduces Single Frame and Rack Mount IBM z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4
April 4, 2023
Latest servers expand IBM Z offerings to small and medium businesses
ArticlesThe Power of Containers on the Mainframe
March 30, 2023
Acronyms drive me crazy—and having worked more than 30 years for a company that made its living on acronyms…you can understand why. Enter: zCX, or IBM z/OS Container Extensions. It was released for z/OS 2.4 and provides Docker Swarm as support for Docker containers and cluster management. zCX is the vehicle that allows your IBM […]