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Mainframe session managers are evolving: Here's how

In this blog, find out how developments to mainframe session managers are contributing to mainframe modernization and making flexible working easier for develop...

2025/02/26
Dolly Popat
3 minute read

Research says these three key strategies can help you unlock the full potential of the IBM Z today

A recent report by the IBM Institute for Business Value suggests enterprises that recognize mainframes as strategic assets and enablers are seeing tangible busi...

2025/02/07
Sarah Bowden
3 minute read

AI on the mainframe: use cases for IBM's Telum II processor and Spyre Accelerator

Find out how the new Telum II Processor and Spyre Accelerator will improve AI performance and handle increasing amounts of data more effectively on Z, in this b...

2025/01/28
Philip D'Souza
3 minute read

5 ways AI will change the game in 2025

As we enter 2025, AI will continue to transform the technology sector and our working lives. This blog looks at five thought-provoking predictions.

2025/01/16
Sarah Bowden
3 minute read

Six ways IBM is making Artificial Intelligence more sustainable

In this blog, find out how IBM is leading the way in building sustainability into its AI.

2025/01/06
Philip D'Souza
3 minute read

Why all the fuss about open-source vs. proprietary AI?

In this blog, Philip D'Souza discusses the pros and cons of open source versus proprietary AI and how striking a balance between the two is important.

2024/12/16
Philip D'Souza
3 minute read

Telum II: the wait is nearly over

Find out how the improved power of IBM's Telum II processor will deliver better performance to the mainframe in 2025, in our new blog.

2024/12/06
Sarah Bowden
3 minute read

Macro 4: Our Open DevOps Journey (Part 3)

In this third and final blog, Michelle Harris discusses why Macro 4 uses VS Code, GitLab and Docker to develop web interfaces on its mainframe applications.

2024/11/19
Michelle Harris
3 minute read

Exploring AI Code Generation in IBM's Granite 3.0 Models

IBM's Granite series is developing rapidly. Find out in this blog how these large language models (LLM's) may be particularly well-suited to code generation tas...

2024/11/06
Philip D'Souza
4 minute read

Macro 4: Our Open DevOps Journey (Part 2)

In this second blog, Michelle Harris explains how moving to a mix of open-source tools and in-house solutions has helped Macro 4 increase efficiency, reduce ris...

2024/10/15
Michelle Harris
5 minute read
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