The era of mainframe computers and directly programming machines with switches is long past, but plenty of us look back on that era with a certain nostalgia. Getting that close to the hardware and ...

Big Blue is to release z/OS, its z900 mainframe operating system upgraded to take advantage of the new model's 64-bit design. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. 1. The IBM 1401 central processing ...

Introduced in 1954, the IBM 650 mainframe computer was among the first sold by that company, and was manufactured until 1962. It had three main equipment cabinets, the power unit (Type 655), the ...

An in-depth look at the latest trends and technologies in enterprise networking. Just got back from a Commvault event in London (where I saw more people in 10 seconds than I do in a month in Devon!) ...

The global banking sector is experiencing the most significant technological shift since the introduction of the mainframe. Generative AI has moved from experimentation to board‑level priority in less ...

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The expert team at Freeform Dynamics offer news and views on the latest hot topics, and pragmatic advice based on real-world experience and meaningful research studies. People in mainframe circles ...