Editors' Picks
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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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Mainframe migration: Start with a clean slate
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Amid budget cuts, a Florida school district CIO earns high marks for innovations that shore up and improve IT while saving money.20 May 2013
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Beyond the hype, CIOs can generate business value from big data tools
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IT as competitive advantage: A CEO advises CIOs on keeping relevant
CEO Dave Wittwer has seen the value of IT in his 30 years with TDS Communications. Here he advises CIOs on making IT a competitive advantage.20 Mar 2013
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A CIO view on the new consumer 'killer apps' popping up in his organization
CIO Niel Nickolaisen says yes to the new crop of consumer 'killer apps' -- and urges fellow IT leaders to do the same.13 Mar 2013