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Hybrid cloud models allow businesses to integrate mainframes with cloud platforms, unlocking new possibilities in data management, application development, and infrastructure optimization. Seamless integration with cloud platforms, agile development practices, and enhanced security are driving the need for mainframe modernization.

It’s an understatement to say that the mainframe has come a long way since its inception in the mid-20th century. And while some of the mainframe’s evolution took place incrementally, The post History of Unix Trivia appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

But at this point, I have no clue as to how to either move forward and continue to try to pursue a career as a mainframe developer with a meager 9-week boot camp to my credentials. I am just kind of caught flat footed here at the moment and would greatly appreciate any advice from anyone at any skill level in mainframe programming/developing/etc, that can get me pointed in the right direction as to what my next step should be (even if it is not what I want to hear i.e.

With a career in IBM Mainframe spanning over two decades, Divya is driving transformative technologies in Cloud, Virtualization, and Security. As an industry leader in enterprise IT and mission-critical applications, IBM Mainframe powers some of the world’s most secure and resilient infrastructures, supporting organizations across diverse industries such as banking, healthcare, and insurance.

As we close the chapter on 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on what makes the GSE community so extraordinary – you!  This past year has been nothing short of remarkable. Together, we’ve … Read More Der Beitrag Highlights 2024 erschien zuerst auf GSE Guide Share Europe.

GSE wishes you a merry Christmas and Health, Peace, Happiness and Prosperity for 2025. Der Beitrag Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! erschien zuerst auf GSE Guide Share Europe.

Our Open Mainframe Project Ambassador program has played a key role in growing the community of open source practitioners and users in the mainframe ecosystem for the last 3 years…. The post Open Mainframe Project Launches Applications for 2025 Ambassadors appeared first on Open Mainframe Project.

Maintaining IT infrastructure has transformed from a largely manual process to an AI-driven approach to system maintenance. This benefit is great news for users, support technicians, and developers alike, who The post Leveraging Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in IT Environments appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

IBM has announced its next-generation Telum II processor with a built-in AI accelerator for next-generation IBM Z mainframes that can handle both …

Hi guys, this is the situation: Currently, we have a Z9 System and we really want to upgrade to a new modern system like a Z16, but doubt arise: Is it possible to migrate from IBM Z9 to IBM Z16 while preserving the existing information as well as allowing data treatment? submitted by /u/Solis_Invictus[link][comments]

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In this episode of the I am a Mainframer podcast, Steve Steuart, mainframe modernization lead at Accenture, shares his fascinating journey in the mainframe industry. Starting as a computer operator in Panama during the 1980s, Steve has built a career focused on migration projects and modernization strategies. He reflects on the enduring role of mainframes, stating, “The mainframe got us to the moon; the cloud will take us to Mars.” Steve advocates for a hybrid approach, blending mainframe and cloud technologies to meet evolving business needs. He also dives into the human side of modernization, emphasizing that the biggest challenges often lie in “people and processes,” not just technology.#mainframe, #opensource, #opensourceadoption, #IamaMainframer, #podcast, #openmainframeproject, #LinuxFoundation, #DonnaHudi, #Phoenixsoftware, #StevenDickens, #TheFuturumGroupThe “I Am A Mainframer” podcast explores the careers of those in the mainframe ecosystem. Hosted by Steven Dickens, Senior Analyst at The Futurum Group, each episode is a conversation that highlights the modern mainframe, insight into the mainframe industry, and advice for those looking to learn more about the technology.The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating barriers to Open Source adoption on the mainframe, demonstrating the value of the mainframe.

Written by: David Stokes It finally happened: IT inflation has hit 4.8%, exceeding GDP growth, the consumer price index, and both U.S and global inflation rates. IT inflation is even outpacing the The post How the Right Tech Platform Mix Can Maximize Value Amid Rising IT Costs appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

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We are excited to announce a new partnership between GSE and the European Mainframe Academy (EMA). GSE members now enjoy an exclusive 10% discount on all EMA courses, which focus on advancing mainframe expertise and professional development. To take advantage of … Read More Der Beitrag New Exclusive Benefit for GSE Members! erschien zuerst auf GSE Guide Share Europe.

By mastering the concepts presented in this guide, developers can design efficient, robust, and high-performing Db2 applications, ultimately improving data management and business processes. If you are still on the look-out for a gift for the Db2 DBA or developer in your life, have you considered getting them a Db2 book?

Has anyone attempted using Git for system programming/admin work? I want to use Git but it seems more suitable for Application programmers. submitted by /u/LuckyRaptor21[link][comments]

As the mainframe community moves toward more agile, DevOps-driven practices, the question isn’t whether to adopt modern tools—it’s how to integrate them effectively. Git, a distributed version control system, has The post Getting to Git: Guiding Mainframers Toward Modern DevOps appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

Hybrid cloud models allow businesses to integrate mainframes with cloud platforms, unlocking new possibilities in data management, application development, and infrastructure optimization. Seamless integration with cloud platforms, agile development practices, and enhanced security are driving the need for mainframe modernization.

It’s an understatement to say that the mainframe has come a long way since its inception in the mid-20th century. And while some of the mainframe’s evolution took place incrementally, The post History of Unix Trivia appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

But at this point, I have no clue as to how to either move forward and continue to try to pursue a career as a mainframe developer with a meager 9-week boot camp to my credentials. I am just kind of caught flat footed here at the moment and would greatly appreciate any advice from anyone at any skill level in mainframe programming/developing/etc, that can get me pointed in the right direction as to what my next step should be (even if it is not what I want to hear i.e.

With a career in IBM Mainframe spanning over two decades, Divya is driving transformative technologies in Cloud, Virtualization, and Security. As an industry leader in enterprise IT and mission-critical applications, IBM Mainframe powers some of the world’s most secure and resilient infrastructures, supporting organizations across diverse industries such as banking, healthcare, and insurance.

As we close the chapter on 2024 and prepare to welcome 2025, we want to take a moment to reflect on what makes the GSE community so extraordinary – you!  This past year has been nothing short of remarkable. Together, we’ve … Read More Der Beitrag Highlights 2024 erschien zuerst auf GSE Guide Share Europe.

GSE wishes you a merry Christmas and Health, Peace, Happiness and Prosperity for 2025. Der Beitrag Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! erschien zuerst auf GSE Guide Share Europe.

Our Open Mainframe Project Ambassador program has played a key role in growing the community of open source practitioners and users in the mainframe ecosystem for the last 3 years…. The post Open Mainframe Project Launches Applications for 2025 Ambassadors appeared first on Open Mainframe Project.

Maintaining IT infrastructure has transformed from a largely manual process to an AI-driven approach to system maintenance. This benefit is great news for users, support technicians, and developers alike, who The post Leveraging Machine Learning for Predictive Maintenance in IT Environments appeared first on Planet Mainframe.

IBM has announced its next-generation Telum II processor with a built-in AI accelerator for next-generation IBM Z mainframes that can handle both …

Hi guys, this is the situation: Currently, we have a Z9 System and we really want to upgrade to a new modern system like a Z16, but doubt arise: Is it possible to migrate from IBM Z9 to IBM Z16 while preserving the existing information as well as allowing data treatment? submitted by /u/Solis_Invictus[link][comments]