Advanced optimization and z hardware exploitation are key to improving application performance and reducing CPU utilization and operating costs. Gone are the days when COBOL applications will run faster simply by moving them to new z hardware.  Performance increases delivered by modern z/architecture are more workload-targeted and require exploitation of new hardware features. Therefore, to maximize ROI, it’s important to stay current with compiler technology and selectively optimize CPU-intensive parts of the applications.  ... [More]

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Over the last few months, we have been very successful in using the IBM Digital Transformation Model for IBM Z to help our customers to better understand what changes they should consider to get more value of their assets on IBM Z as these assets are becoming increasingly central for their Digital Transformation.   Based on lessons learned, we are launching a series of updates to the model in conjunction with the launch of z14 and the re-branding from IBM zSystems to IBM Z (which I love!). We updated the numbering... [More]

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Adopting DevOps practices have become key for your enterprise IT teams to succeed. That is why we are bringing a great group of leaders to share their experiences about Cognitive DevOps and how to accelerate your digital transformation in a virtual conference. During July 25-27, industry leaders from IBM, HCL, Infosys, SonarSource, MOST Technologies and Xact will present in an interactive, online environment. During these half day sessions you will learn about DevOps best practices and discover how using the right tools in the right ways... [More]

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In my previous blogs, I provided an overview of the IBM Digital Transformation Model   as well as best practices for effectively maintaining applications, that is, to effectively operate at  level 2 . But what does it take to operate at level 1? Level 1 is for applications that are not actively maintained. You may not have touched the application the last 10 years, and you do not expect to do much to it over the next 10 years either. At first glimpse, you might say that since you do not invest in maintenance, there is... [More]

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  Starting out the new year, it's time to reflect on last year and then begin with a fresh start. Last year I had a great time at DevOps Enterprise Summit . It was once again full of user experiences from a wide variety of customers including Target, American Airlines, NBC Universal, IBM, Walmart and many others. The two prior summit events where I had a chance to present as well, provided with an additional view into the DevOps transformation for distributed teams. It has become clear the concept of a central SCM is resounding and for... [More]

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IBM is proud to be a part of Gene Kim’s DevOps Enterprise Summit , taking place Nov 7-9 in San Francisco. This conference is for the leaders of large, complex organizations who are or are interested in implementing DevOps principles and practices. We have a lot of activities planned while we’re there, but here are some highlights that you don’t want to miss:     Featured IBM sessions at DevOps Enterprise Summit, Nov 7-9  ... [More]

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Earlier this year, we announced the acquisition of EZSource , an Application Discovery company that allows companies to understand their business critical applications so they can effectively maintain and evolve these applications, and make them available in a Hybrid Cloud environment. Earlier this year, we also announced a new innovative product, Application Delivery Intelligence ,which allows mainframe development teams to understand how to optimize the way they work, the lynch pin in IBM’s Cognitive DevOps solution offering.... [More]

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When I was learning the nuances of Software quality assurance/ testing, a quote that was often spoken in the classroom was a successful test engineer should have the “Test to Break” attitude. Back then I used to wonder what is that the tester needs to break, is it the System or the code or something else. Not that I got an answer though and moved on to sell software which has gone thru’ the testing process.   In today’s era where there are multiple deployments happening across environments, how do test and... [More]

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DevOps is all over the place. At IBM InterConnect 2016 DevOps was one of the top trending topics.   DevOps practitioners were seen talking (at breakouts and keynotes) and doing DevOps at the many workshops, during the interactions it was a pleasant sight to see and hear from SMEs, practitioners about DevOps in the Enterprise space.   Enterprises are innovating at startup pace making Application Delivery in the Enterprise a very interesting topic.   Digital transformation in the Enterprise is for real and Ralph Van Beek, ... [More]

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Are you joining us at IBM InterConnect?   IBM InterConnect 2016 is the premier Cloud & Mobile Conference taking place February 21-25, 2016 at MGM Grand & Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. Through more than 2,000 targeted sessions led by industry leaders and IBM experts, InterConnect will help you reach your goals. From technical and business content to deep-dive technical sessions, the InterConnect curriculum is designed to help you quickly and easily realize the full value of your investment. Join us for insightful breakout sessions,... [More]

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On a long journey from Bangalore to Las Vegas, I had quite a few things on my mind as to what I will do in Vegas. But well, I had to constantly remind myself that it was not a holiday but a business trip! I was travelling to Vegas to attend the IBM premier Cloud and Mobile conference- InterConnect 2015 .  It’s IBM’s largest conference with over 20,000 attendees from across the globe covering a wide variety of topics ranging from Hybrid Cloud, Mobile, IoT and Security etc. It was while exploring the InterConnect event’s... [More]

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By Rosalind Radcliffe Are you in the mobile space but still worried about your mainframes? You are not alone. As we need to connect our systems of record to the new systems of engagement environment, we need to learn to marry the two to get the best for our business. In my new Mobile to Mainframe DevOps for Dummies book , I explain how DevOps can help organizations gain the most value from their mainframe environment connecting it to mobile systems of engagement.   As a person who has worked on both of the... [More]

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Original Post: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/announcing-new-mobile-mainframe-devops-dummies-book-saleem-padani In today’s era of digital disruption around cloud, mobile, and analytics, it’s imperative for the enterprise to drive toward faster innovation while ensuring the stability of the core IT systems. The need arises for what’s being termed as “bimodal” or variable speed IT. While innovative systems of engagement demand speed, agility, and experimentation, business critical systems of record also requires the... [More]

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Mainframe and IBM have been synonymous since 1952. Over the years mainframes have seen a lot of transformation to stay in tune with the market requirements and industry changes. With the New Year, IBM brings forward another change with the new mainframes in a signature moment. This change is in sync with the changing market requirements. We are living in the digital age, the current technological landscape and recent trends prove that cloud , mobile and big data are disrupting business dynamics globally.  They are creating opportunities... [More]

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