AWS is here to help you modernize your mainframe
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is rolling out a new service to help firms modernize their mainframes......»»
IBM"s next-generation Z Series mainframe is here
The IBM z16 has an integrated on-chip AI accelerator and is also the industry’s first quantum-safe system......»»
The Venerable Mainframe Rolls on at IBM With the Release of the z16
Today IBM unveiled the latest mainframe in its storied history, the z16. It runs on the IBM Telum processor, which the company released last summer. The chip has been optimized to run massive workloads, processing 300 billion high-value financial tra.....»»
IBM z16: A mainframe designed for AI, hybrid cloud, security and open source
Today’s announcement of IBM’s new z16 mainframes promises a system that caters to enterprise needs that include support for AI, security, hybrid cloud, and open source efforts well into the future.The new, more powerful and feature-rich Big Ir.....»»
Spain Plans To Invest $12.4 Billion in Chips, Semiconductors
Spain plans to invest 11 billion euros ($12.4 billion) to develop microchips and semiconductors in a bid to modernize its tourism-dependent economy. From a report: "We want our country to be at the vanguard of industrial and technological progress,".....»»
Ford EV, ICE split will mean big changes for dealers
The automaker is asking its dealers to implement some of the most significant changes to their business in decades as it works to modernize its retail strategy and beat back threats from Tesla and EV startups that have championed direct-to-consumer s.....»»
Fujitsu is ending its mainframe and Unix services
Fujitsu will stop manufacturing and selling its mainframes and Unix server systems by 2030......»»
Breathing new life into an old iPod with a few thoughtful upgrades
There are two schools of thought when modifying an old iPod: modernize it to make it compatible with music streaming services like Spotify or… make it more iPod-like. Ellie Huxtable chose the latter route......»»
IBM Cloud To Offer Z-Series Mainframes For First Time
The 111-year-old tech institution today announced it will offer the Z mainframe platform on the IBM Cloud, by offering virtual machines running z/OS as-a-service. The Register reports: These VMs are intended for mainframe test and development environ.....»»
AMD’s Ryzen 6000 laptop chips finally modernize their built-in Radeon GPUs
New GPU architecture replaces previous APUs' years-old Vega architecture. Enlarge / AMD's Lisa Su introduces the Ryzen 6000 APU lineup. (credit: AMD) AMD made small additions to its dedicated GPU and its processor lineups at.....»»
AMD’s Ryzen 6000 laptop chips finally modernize their built-in Radeon GPUs
New GPU architecture replaces previous APUs' years-old Vega architecture. Enlarge / AMD's Lisa Su introduces the Ryzen 6000 APU lineup. (credit: AMD) AMD made small additions to its dedicated GPU and its processor lineups at.....»»
Biden Will Sign an Executive Order To Move Government Services Online
The White House is hoping to spur a major technological overhaul of government services with a new executive order President Biden will sign Monday. From a report: The order directs 17 government agencies to modernize the way they deliver critical se.....»»
"Free PACER" Bill Advances Through Senate Judiciary Unanimously
The Senate Judiciary Committee today by voice vote advanced the Open Courts Act (S. 2614), a bill that would modernize the federal judiciary's case management system and -- finally -- make access to court filings free for all Americans. From a report.....»»
Mainframe’s Cloud-Native MMO Reportedly No Longer Exclusive To Xbox
The new Cloud-based MMO in development at Finnish studio Mainframe is reportedly no longer being targeted as an Xbox exclusive. The post Mainframe’s Cloud-Native MMO Reportedly No Longer Exclusive To Xbox appeared first on PlayStation Universe.....»»
Microsoft is not giving up on Skype, announces several new features and design changes for the app
Skype is getting yet another revamp as part of Microsoft’s efforts to modernize the app. Chief among them is the updated call stage feature, which is getting Zoom-like layouts for arranging participants in small/large grid, speaker view, alongside.....»»
IBM’s Fall From World Dominance
Steven Cherry Hi, this is Steven Cherry for IEEE Spectrum's podcast, Fixing the Future. IBM is a remarkable company, known for many things—the tabulating machines that calculated the 1890 U.S. Census, the mainframe computer, legitimizing the per.....»»
IBM upgrades its Big Iron OS for better cloud, security, and AI support
IBM continues to fine-tune its mainframe to keep it attractive to enterprise users interested in keeping the Big Iron in their cloud and AI-application development plans.The company released a new version of the mainframe operating system—z/OS V.....»»
Free Software Foundation Announces "Next Step" for Improving Board Governance
The Free Software Foundation shared an update on its "series of actions to strengthen and modernize the foundation's governance structure and processes." After a series of interviews with various firms, the board has retained a professional consulta.....»»
MPA “Hacker” Shows that Pirates Don’t Fear EU’s Copyright Takedown Plans
Europe is working hard to modernize copyright law and regulations. The implementation of the Copyright Directive is nearing its conclusion. At the same time, copyright takedown and liability regulations are further strengthened by the proposed Digita.....»»
Say What? The Week"s Top Five IT Quotes
Google Wave crashes, fighting to keep mainframe skills alive, beware the Outernet and more......»»
Optiv to Decode White House Cybersecurity Executive Order in Expert Flash Panel
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)– #cyberattacks–In response to recent high-impact cyberattacks, the White House issued an “Executive Order on Improving the Nation’s Cybersecurity” to modernize the country’s cybersecurity standards, ex.....»»