WHO IS THIS SITE FOR?
IT professionals working
in, or looking to work in, the IBM Mainframe environment. IT
directors and Company directors looking to maximise profits
from their IBM Mainframe strategy, hardware, and software.
The site focuses on IBM System z9 and IBM ® 800/890/900/990.
Making the most from your IBM Mainframe investment is essential.
Times change and the mainframe is still around. Decisions should not be based on IBM's advice
alone. It is essential that independent opinions on Mainframe
upgrades are considered before spending the large sums of money
involved. You will find here highly focused information
the should help you make the most profitable decisions.
SITE SECTIONS
Now is a very exciting time for
Mainframe Enterprise strategists and IT architects; the rise of Service
Oriented Architectures (SOA) fuelled by the need for intelligent Business
Integration and technical virtualisation is putting the mainframe back
in the heart of things, where it belongs. Our strategy section will
provide sound independent mainframe strategic advice, information
and important links, with a the focus firmly on rescuing ourselves
from the complex multi-tiered environments we are lumbered with today.
To back this Mainframe Strategy you will need a clear understanding
of your IBM Mainframe upgrade options. In our hardware section we look
at the exciting options open to those looking to make the most of their
mainframe, including Hipersockets, zIIP, zAAP and IFLs. In our software
section we look at IBM mainframe software issues, such
as COBOL legacy. The mainframe
is turning into the mother of all servers and you have to get the
security you love and the power you need. IBM are coming up with
new Mainframe Hardware and Software all the time and we will keep
you up to date. Our mainframe software directory
offers the most comprehensive listing of software resources available for the mainframe.
If your company produces software for mainframes please send us the
details so that we can add it to the directory.
You will find all the top mainframe sites here as well as links to key
articles, IBM information and white papers.