Mainframe stories
Hitachi Vantara & BMC Software announce strategic alliance
Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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storage
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Hitachi Vantara and BMC Software have formed an alliance to enhance innovation, addressing hybrid cloud challenges with integrated data solutions for enterprises.
AWS unveils new features for Amazon Q Developer AI tool
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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devops
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migration
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hyperscale
Amazon Web Services has launched new features for its Amazon Q Developer, enabling faster and cheaper migration of legacy workloads to modern platforms.
Huawei Cloud unveils innovative AI & cloud solutions at HUAWEI CONNECT
Thu, 26th Sep 2024
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smartphones
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digital transformation
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ai
Huawei Cloud unveils CloudMatrix and Mainframe-to-Cloud solutions at HUAWEI CONNECT in Shanghai, spotlighting AI-native cloud infrastructure to boost enterprise intelligence.
Salesforce, IBM expand AI partnership for regulated industries
Wed, 18th Sep 2024
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uc
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce and IBM expand their AI collaboration, aiming to empower regulated industries with advanced AI agents while ensuring data security and compliance.
Rocket Software finalises acquisition of OpenText's AMC business
Tue, 7th May 2024
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connectivity
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mainframe
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modernisation
In a move to bolster its software solutions, Rocket Software completes the $2.275 billion acquisition of OpenText's Application Modernisation and Connectivity business, tripling its customer base and increasing revenues by 60%.
Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope
Tue, 7th May 2024
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opentext
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mainframe
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m&a
Rocket Software ramps up its modernisation capabilities with a $2.275bn acquisition of OpenText's AMC division.
Generative AI's leap and how 2024 will see a focus on security & ROI
Thu, 18th Jan 2024
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cx
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blockchain
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martech
Generative AI looks set to dominate 2024 as enterprises increase their core IT spend on its solutions, with a renewal of basic security measures and drive for ROI amid emergent trends such as smart cloud strategies and digital workplace technologies.
Fujitsu to launch dedicated hardware business in Japan
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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partner programmes
Fujitsu unveils new subsidiary, Fsas Technologies, to target hardware market from April 2024, primarily focused on servers and storage solutions.
Vertali expands operations into Asia-Pacific, launches in Australia
Fri, 29th Sep 2023
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software
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mainframe
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expansion
Vertali has announced further expansion into Asia Pacific through a joint venture with The Business Agility Group to be renamed Vertali APAC Pty Ltd.
Mainframe investment increases as popularity grows
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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devops
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apm
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risk & compliance
BMC's 18th annual mainframe survey reveals positive perception and increased investment in mainframe technology, reinforcing its value in innovation.
Bringing legacy mainframes into the modern IT environment
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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devops
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apm
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software development
Legacy mainframes also suffer from technology or architecture limitations, high maintenance costs, and heavy technical debt.
The rising importance of mainframe security
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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mfa
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iam
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cybersecurity
Mainframe-reliant organisations in Australia and New Zealand must implement multifactor authentication to protect against cyberthreats.
BMC snaps up Compuware, sets sights on mainframe industry
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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devops
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apm
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software development
BMC acquires Compuware to boost mainframe offerings, blending BMC’s AMI and Compuware’s Topaz suite for innovative DevOps solutions, pending standard approvals.
Why mainframe modernisation could help drive digital transformation
Tue, 12th Mar 2019
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devops
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apm
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software development
Mainframe computers can be key to digital transformation for organizations that know how to leverage them, according to Micro Focus.
Three 2019 mainframe industry predictions
Tue, 1st Jan 2019
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devops
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martech
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apm
Bill Miller presents his three predictions for the coming year in the industry that is the backbone of the expanding digital environment.
Fujitsu launches new GS21 mainframe models
Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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fujitsu
Fujitsu unveils new GS21 mainframes with 20% more CPU power, 40% less space, enhancing security & scalability.
2018 forecast to be the year of hardware and mainframe modernisation
Fri, 15th Dec 2017
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iot
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ai
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personal computing devices
This expert says the advance of AI, machine learning and the IoT in 2018 will expose the importance of modernising legacy hardware and mainframes.
Current demand and future outlook for mainframes in digital business
Wed, 9th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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martech
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software development
Digital business increases demand for mainframes, according to a BMC survey of over 1200 executives and tech professionals.
CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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healthtech
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microsoft
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ibm
CSC partners with IBM to offer Cloud Managed Services for z Systems, enhancing their cloud strategy for mainframe clients in healthcare, insurance, and finance.
CIOs struggling to deliver the mobile goods
Thu, 16th May 2013
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smartphones
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devops
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apm
CIOs cannot keep up with device vendors releasing new versions of mobile applications for existing mobile device updates every couple of months.