IBM modernizes mainframe applications with Watsonx Code Assistant for Z
IBM recently introduced its generative AI tool Watsonx Code Assistant for Z. With it, companies can more easily modernize their old mainframe applications written in COBOL, is the thinking.
The new generative AI tool is part of IBM's Watsonx AI and data platform. It is suitable for mainframe env... Read more
IBM sues Micro Focus for allegedly stealing IBM software
Big Blue accused the UK-based company of abusing their partnership to pilfer technology.
This week IBM filed suit against Micro Focus, accusing the software company of illegally copying and reverse engineering IBM software in violation of copyright law.
In the legal action filed in the Southe... Read more
IBM introduces z16 mainframe with Telum chip for real-time AI
The latest generation of IBM's mainframe promises another solid leap forward. In addition to an AI accelerator, there is also a focus on security against attacks carried out using quantum computing.
Mainframes still have their place in the market. And they will continue to do so for some time if... Read more
End date for Unix systems and mainframe confirmed by Fujitsu
Once Fujistu’s main squeezes, Unix and mainframe systems will be ditched by 2030, with support and services lasting till 2035.
Fujitsu’s new hybrid tech roadmap
Fujitsu – the Japanese worldwide tech giant – has affirmed the cessation of their famous Unix and mainframe server systems. ... Read more
AWS offers solution to migrate mainframes to the cloud
AWS introduces a new solution called AWS Mainframe Modernization. With this new solution, organisations can migrate their mainframe to the AWS cloud. The AWS Mainframe Modernization solution provides the tools needed to make mainframe workloads suitable for the cloud.
Mainframe workloads can't j... Read more
IBM introduces cloud tiering for better mainframe storage
IBM improves the performance of mainframe storage by adding cloud tiering.
IBM has improved the functionality of the mainframe storage and the virtual tape library (VTL). For instance, the DS8900F flash array gets an improved memory cache. It will be up to 70 percent larger (from 2TB to 3.4TB). ... Read more