Data Center Strategies for the CIO
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Weigh the benefits of Oracle on mainframe vs. x86
Until recently, big databases always meant using big iron. But as software and hardware evolves, Oracle on mainframe is becoming less common.26 Feb 2013
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MDM drives Scotiabank mainframe modernization effort
Mainframe-centric data models have given way to a master data management repository to support better compliance reporting at Scotiabank in Canada.03 Jan 2013
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IBM's CICS Transaction Server 5.1 gears for cloud deployment
Open beta of CICS Transaction Server 5.1 introduces a bevy of features to reduce planned downtime and let CICS applications function in the cloud.20 Nov 2012
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The mainframe environment encounters the Web, cloud and SOA -- and survives
The mainframe environment remains relevant amid industry growth in SOA, cloud computing and Web applications.31 Oct 2012
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Data virtualization plays big in Gartner's future IT trend predictions
Data virtualization is king: Gartner analyst David Cappuccio predicts five big IT trends for the next five years.25 Oct 2012
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Mainframe monitoring tools get a new sibling with zEC12's zAware
Learn more about the IBM zEC12 mainframe's addition to the pantheon of mainframe monitoring tools. Here's a deeper look at zAware.02 Oct 2012
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A deeper look inside the zEnterprise EC12's mainframe architecture
Upgrades to IBM's mainframe may prompt z196 customers to switch. Now that IBM's zEC12 is here, we take a look inside the new mainframe architecture.17 Sep 2012
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BPM fills some application modernization needs, not all
Not every legacy application can be modernized with BPM, but some organizations find success with this iterative approach to enterprise modernization.22 Aug 2012
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Setting traps with SLIP, king of the mainframe debugging tools
How to use SLIP, one of the best mainframe debugging tools, to set traps for annoying bugs.31 Jul 2012
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Mainframe strategy: Invest in and repurpose mainframe computers
An enterprise operations expert explains why his company is sticking to its mainframe strategy and how mainframes are shifting with business needs.25 Jul 2012
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Mainframe strategy: Invest in and repurpose mainframe computers
An enterprise operations expert explains why his company is sticking to its mainframe strategy and how mainframes are shifting with business needs.18 Jul 2012
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Business process key to insurance group's application modernization effort
An Army and Air Force insurance association focuses on business processes as it exposes mainframe software to Web and mobile applications.11 Jul 2012
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Making mainframe technology hip again
IBM keeps improving mainframe technology, but what is the long-term forecast for big iron as third-party tools decline and mainframe experts retire?10 May 2013
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Mainframe testing compromises data privacy
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Guide to mainframe performance
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Look deeper into mainframe debugging techniques with the SLIP command
Learn how to set traps with mainframe debugging tools like the SLIP command to spring traps on program errors.14 Aug 2012
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Update legacy mainframe assembler programs to make them LE compliant
Modernizing that old mainframe assembler program you depend on can be problematic. Here’s the best way to make them Language Environment compliant.17 Jul 2012
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IBM's zEnterprise mainframe forecast: Cloudy with a chance of flash
Through improved processing speed and reduced costs, IBM's new zEnterprise mainframe hopes to turn hybrid cloud customers' heads.29 Aug 2012
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Using agile development to boost mainframe performance
Cutting the time to fix bugs and release new versions with agile development on mainframes offers a variety of benefits.03 Apr 2012
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CICS mainframe storage protection
Mainframe storage protection can help prevent storage overlays that can corrupt data or wreck a CICS region.10 Nov 2011