COBOL often finds itself unfairly labeled as outdated. The prevailing narrative suggests that modernization must begin by rewriting or replacing COBOL systems altogether. However, this mindset overlooks the deep reliability, performance, and business logic baked into these mission-critical applications. The truth is more nuanced: modernization doesn’t always require a tear-down. In many cases, it’s smarter […]

Enterprises are rethinking how they manage core IT infrastructure. Fixed overheads from owning hardware to employing specialized staff are increasingly seen as barriers to agility and innovation. Businesses are demanding more flexibility, scalability, and cost transparency. Enter IBMi managed services a model that transforms high-maintenance infrastructure into a streamlined, value-driven operation. For organizations still running

Mainframe outsourcing has journeyed far from its rudimentary roots. Once viewed as a tactical lever to trim budgets, it has now matured into a multifaceted strategic enabler. The narrative has expanded beyond spreadsheets and service tickets today, it is about resilience, innovation, and futureproofing. Understanding this metamorphosis is crucial for enterprises navigating the labyrinth of

In today’s enterprise landscape, mainframe application upgrades, and migrations are not merely technical exercises, they are strategic imperatives. As organizations strive to modernize legacy infrastructure and align with digital transformation initiatives, the ability to manage risk throughout this transition becomes paramount. When such efforts are mismanaged, the repercussions can be far-reaching—ranging from prolonged service disruptions

Mainframe systems are the center of mission-critical operations across industries. However, their increasing entanglement with modern applications has escalated operational complexity. This complexity, if unmanaged, becomes fertile ground for risk, risk that manifests as service disruptions, compliance failures, and reputational damage. Enterprises are awakening to the realization that legacy stewardship demands more than reactive maintenance.

Modern enterprises operate in a landscape defined by immediacy—where transactions occur at lightning speed and any delay can translate into lost revenue or diminished trust. Whether it’s processing payments, updating inventory, or managing logistics, businesses demand infrastructure that is both stable and scalable. The ability to process high volumes of transactions reliably is no longer

As digital infrastructure becomes more complex and mission-critical workloads evolve, enterprises no longer view the mainframe as a siloed relic but rather as an essential core best handled by specialized experts. Here’s a closer look at the five pivotal functions organizations are increasingly entrusting to mainframe professionals. 1. Capacity and Performance Management Workload surges aren’t

Once considered the stronghold of large enterprises, mainframes have long been synonymous with unrivaled reliability, transactional speed, and security. Yet for many mid-sized organizations, these advantages remained out of reach—prohibitively expensive and complex to manage. That narrative is changing. Enter Mainframe-as-a-Service (MFaaS)—a transformative delivery model that democratizes access to mainframe computing. No longer tethered to

Mainframes are the silent workhorses of enterprise computing, processing vast volumes of transactions with unmatched reliability. Despite the explosion of cloud and distributed computing, industries such as banking, healthcare, and government rely on mainframe systems. Yet, a paradox has emerged—while demand for mainframe proficiency escalates, the workforce possessing these specialized skills is dwindling. The retirement

Downtime is more than a temporary inconvenience—it’s a high-stakes liability. In industries where mainframes power critical operations, even a brief outage can cascade into severe financial losses, operational paralysis, and reputational damage. Traditional management strategies  reliant on in-house IT teams and legacy maintenance approaches, often fail to deliver the agility and foresight needed to prevent