9 Mainframe Statistics That May Surprise You

Are mainframes still relevant today? You bet!  The following ten statistics paint a picture that shows mainframes are still going strong, with no signs of slowing. 1.  The Mainframe Turns 60: A Milestone in Computing History.  60 years can really fly by! On April 7, 2024, the Mainframe turned 60. At this milestone, we should […]

5 Things Everyone Should Know about Mainframes

What comes to mind when you hear the word mainframe? If it’s a computer from the 1950s, you probably don’t know as much about mainframes as you could. Keep reading for five little-known mainframe facts. If you work in the mainframe industry or have a strong background in technology, these mainframe facts may not be […]

Linux vs. z/OS: Which Is the Best Fit for Your Mainframe?

If you run an IBM mainframe today, you have to choose between two great operating systems options to power it:  Linux vs. z/OS. How do you decide? Here’s a guide to choosing the right operating system for your IBM mainframe. A (very) brief history of mainframe operating systems If you have worked in the mainframe […]

Assure MIMIX for Db2 Mirror Is an Essential Complement to IBM i Db2 Mirror

In April 2019, IBM announced the 7.4 release of the IBM i operating system. Among the many advances in the operating system is the new Db2 Mirror feature. This exciting new capability synchronously replicates data in an active-active mode between Db2 nodes in the same data center. This ensures continuous Db2 data availability by preventing […]

Why IBM Wants to Marry Your Blockchain and Your Mainframe

Blockchain is one of the hottest tech buzzwords. Mainframes, although still very much alive and well, ceased to be a hot topic decades ago. You might not think, then, that blockchain and mainframes have much to do with each other. But you’d be wrong. There are some interesting potential use cases involving blockchain on mainframe […]

IBM z15 – A New Member in the Multicloud Family

IBM announced the z15 mainframe on September 12, 2019. It’s a big deal in the mainframe world, and I was at IBM’s Poughkeepsie site on that day. I was there the whole week working with IBM’s performance team. That day, when we were having lunch together, their engineers’ excitement was too obvious for me to […]