Mainframe stories
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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%.
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Rocket Software's acquisition of OpenText's AMC division boosts modernisation scope
Tue, 7th May 2024
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mainframe
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m&a
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opentext
Rocket Software ramps up its modernisation capabilities with a $2.275bn acquisition of OpenText's AMC division.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Mainframe investment increases as popularity grows
Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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apm
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devops
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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.
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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.
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The rising importance of mainframe security
Thu, 28th Oct 2021
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cybersecurity
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personal computing devices
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micro focus
Mainframe-reliant organisations in Australia and New Zealand must implement multifactor authentication to protect against cyberthreats.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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CSC heads back to the future with IBM Global Technology Services
Thu, 21st Jul 2016
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ibm
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mainframe
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csc
CSC partners with IBM to offer Cloud Managed Services for z Systems, enhancing their cloud strategy for mainframe clients in healthcare, insurance, and finance.
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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.
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Cloud computing revives struggling mainframe
Wed, 3rd Oct 2012
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personal computing devices
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hardware
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pc hardware
Mainframes, once believed to be facing extinction by 2000, are experiencing a revival in 2012 thanks to cloud computing, ensuring their ongoing relevance.
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Do you know your 'IT debt'?
Thu, 31st May 2012
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cloud services
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mainframe
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micro focus
Two thirds of kiwi IT decision makers users don’t know what it would cost to bring their application portfolios up to date.
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Thirty-four years young – and still going strong!
Sun, 1st Mar 2009
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data analytics
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martech
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software development
SAS IT, a New Zealand tech company, focuses on delivering complex back-end systems for larger organizations. CEO Phil Martin shares insights.