The Eye-Opening Benefits of Mainframe Computers

This article on mainframe computers was originally published by Trevor Eddolls on Enterprise Systems Media. Many organizations have mainframe computers installed, yet those organizations often miss out on the power of the mainframe, the amount of revenue that results from the use of the mainframe, and the potential the mainframe has to drive the business […]

Top Mainframe Programming Languages for Mainframe Admins

If you think mainframe programming languages are all relics of the past, think again. Contrary to popular belief, mainframes remain alive and well, as do the programmers who write code for them. And they’re not programming in archaic languages you’ve never heard of. They’re using a mix of traditional mainframe languages, like COBOL and REXX, […]

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 […]