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August 23, 2021 23 Aug'21
IBM boosts AI speed, security on next-gen mainframe processor

Hoping to make the mainframe more relevant to users implementing AI, IBM plans to introduce next year a processor that runs AI applications faster and with better security.
August 05, 2021 05 Aug'21
UK banking giant doubles down on IBM z15 mainframes

Responding to users demands for dependable access to banking services, Nationwide Building Society continued its commitment to IBM's Z series of mainframes upgrading to the z15.
July 27, 2021 27 Jul'21
IBM z/OS V2.5 integrates mainframes with hybrid clouds, AI

Bringing mainframes deeper into the hybrid cloud mix, IBM delivered an updated version of z/OS that makes it easier for IT pros to modernize applications and improve security.
July 02, 2021 02 Jul'21
Whitehurst out as IBM president amid executive changes

Top executives leading IBM have moved, including IBM president Jim Whitehurst, and the company has added a new face to its systems business, recruited from HPE.

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Don't count out IBM virtualization on the Z platform

A mainframe can house hundreds of thousands of VMs and a wide range of workloads. Also, IBM Z provides virtualization management via Dynamic Partition Manager and Wave for z/VM. Continue Reading

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5 considerations for proper mainframe decommissioning

As organizations decide to retire mainframe systems, IT pros should develop a plan that addresses application migration, program replatforming, data security and hardware removal. Continue Reading
How mainframe maintenance intersects with x86 server upkeep

Mainframe maintenance overlaps with some x86 server upkeep tasks. Patching and storage management play a role in keeping mainframes up to date. Continue Reading
Build a resilient mainframe system with redundancy, automation

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Optimize mainframe processor performance with vertical polarization

To increase mainframe processor capacity and speed, IBM turned to vertical polarization. Learn how to take advantage of it through a feature called HiperDispatch. Continue Reading
Mainframe capacity planning takes on unpredictable workloads

An extension of Capacity Provisioning Manager into the hardware eases mainframe capacity planning headaches. Continue Reading
Thread safety isn't the only way to boost mainframe performance

Thread safety boosts the performance of DB2 and other mainframe apps, but could unnecessarily complicate code. Continue Reading