Y2K vs. Mainframe Skills Shortage: Why Aren’t We Preparing for the Baby Boomer Drain?
I’m sure most of you remember what it was like working in IT during the late 90s. The buzz of Y2K was everywhere. While some prepared for the end of the world and for planes to fall from the sky, software vendors and IT organizations worked … [Read More...]
The Hybrid Programmer
One of the most significant milestones when learning to speak a foreign language is mastering the ability to understand native speakers. Every language comes with its own unique challenges. Some, like Spanish, are spoken quickly while others, like … [Read More...]
Using IBM’s zAAP Engines to Optimize Java Performance
Recently, we discovered a Java program in a loop on our z10-BC R03. The program had used over 100,000 CPU zAAP seconds (more than a CPU day), which yields almost ¼ million normalized CPU seconds. Yet, there wasn’t an indication of any … [Read More...]
The Mainframe Still Rules
Although pronounced dead by many so-called IT pundits over the years, the IBM mainframe continues to rule the IT world as it has for the past 48 years. This is especially true in the world’s largest enterprises. For example, the 50 largest banks in … [Read More...]
Mainframe Hardware – Oh How It’s Changed!
I recently came across a piece of mainframe hardware memorabilia while meeting with some coworkers. This piece immediately below caught my attention as I marveled at the craftsmanship of the PC board and cooling towers. “This is Amdahl hardware!” … [Read More...]
Graphical “InterFacelift”? Workbench Adds File-AID/MVS Support
New support for z/OS dataset Browsing and Editing in the File-AID Data Editor feature of the Compuware Workbench release 3.1.6 was announced last month. Now, using COBOL or PL/I layouts, you can intelligently view and change data in a z/OS … [Read More...]
Big Iron — Big Money
We know that the mainframe is often referred to as “Big Iron” for its powerful and ultra-fast ability to crunch data and process transactions. Did you know, however, that the term Big Iron, or more specifically “Big Iron Horse,” also refers … [Read More...]
Compuware’s Changepoint Sets New Industry Standard for Resource Management Capabilities
From time to time, we highlight innovations by other business units within Compuware. Today, we would like to send a “shout out” to the Compuware Changepoint business unit, which is setting a new industry standard for Resource Management … [Read More...]
What’s Your New Normal?
Have you experienced substantial change lately? Has it had a significant impact on your work or personal life? If so, you probably have a “new normal.” 2011 was a year of change for me. My personal new normal was setting the table for 3 instead … [Read More...]
On the Mainframe, You Can Write Once and Run Forever
What we're gonna do right here is go back, way back, back into time. When the only people that existed were troglodytes...Neanderthal...troglodytes -- Jimmy Castor, singer, songwriter Well maybe not that far back. But we will go back to a time in … [Read More...]
