Mainframes and AI? Isn't that something like a Model-T Ford with a Tesla motor? Actually, no. Mainframes are as relevant in 2022 as they were in the 1960s. IBM's new IBM z16, with its integrated ...

IBM is extending its zSeries mainframes both literally and figuratively. The Armonk, N.Y., company last week rolled out new models of its z990 mainframes, with greater Linux support and improved ...

While International Business Machines (NYSE: IBM) generates most of its revenue from software and consulting services, the company's hardware business is still an important piece of the puzzle. IBM's ...

As it previewed in March, IBM is set to deliver an AI-infused, hybrid-cloud oriented version of its z/OS mainframe operating system. Set for delivery on Sept. 29, z/OS 3.1, the operating system grows ...

When the next generation of IBM mainframe, the z17, makes its anticipated summer debut, it will be outfitted with multiple technologies aimed at making the Big Iron mainframe the ultimate AI server.

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 ...

Machine learning is the fastest growing area of computer science, but it's typically the domain of specialists. IBM aims to open it up to domain experts at its Enterprise customers to model their own ...

Big Blue on Monday will debut its newest model in the old-guard mainframe line, a less-expensive system that can run only newer software. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote ...

IBM's latest mainframe is available with the option of a cut-down operating system that only runs newer software, and does not run traditional mainframe software such as CICS transaction processing.

Following is the IBM mainframe evolution starting with the System/360 introduced in 1964. The IBM mainframe is the longest running computer family in history. Although current IBM mainframes are ...

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