The Mainframe Modernization Journey The Mainframe Modernization Journey A Strategic Imperative for a Hybrid World Mainframe modernization is no longer about replacing the core; it's about extending its power. This…
The mainframe modernization landscape has undergone a seismic shift in 2025. What once required armies of COBOL experts and years of manual effort can now be accomplished in months with…
Enterprise Platform Modernization Tools 1. IBM ModernSystems & IBM Z Modernization Stack Vendor: IBMPrimary Focus: Comprehensive mainframe transformation and optimization Tools & Components: IBM Application Discovery and Delivery Intelligence (ADDI)…
Mainframe modernization projects have a notorious reputation for going over budget, missing deadlines, and sometimes failing entirely. According to Gartner, 70% of legacy system modernization initiatives face significant challenges, with…
Part 2: Taking Your Skills to the Next Levelby Sarah Rodriguez Welcome back! In the last article, we covered the fundamentals—DB2, z/OS Connect, and building your first REST APIs. If…
Discover how IBM Security zSecure uses ESM databases, system configuration data, and SMF logs to provide comprehensive mainframe security. Security consultant Bob Thornton explains the data sources that power effective monitoring, compliance, and threat detection in z/os RACF enterprise environments with zSecure
A Hands-On Guide by Sarah Rodriguez Hey everyone! Sarah Rodriguez here. After 15 years working with mainframe systems—starting at the console and now bridging that world with modern DevOps—I'm excited…