Starting from remarkably humble beginnings over three decades ago, open source software is the story of a better mousetrap that wins over the world. Originally, the intent of open source projects was to create software that system administrators and developers could use without having to pay licensing fees – but it has become much, much […]
Mainframe Output Management That Drives Efficiency
Mainframe output management that drives efficiency and increases security Simply providing access to reports and data on the mainframe is no longer enough for today’s stakeholders. Your users—whether they’re employees, partners or customers—increasingly expect a more modern digital experience and efficient workflows. And with more regulation and restrictions impacting data security, you’re expected to protect […]
Leveraging the Open-Source Ecosystem When Developing Modern z/OS Applications
Developers today are under great pressure to create apps faster than ever before, and they must continuously update them, adding new features and incorporating new technologies. Many companies have adopted DevOps, cloud-native architectures, and low-code development solutions to accelerate the development and updating cycle. But another critical aspect to modern application development has been to […]
Rocket Open Source Languages and Tools for z/OS Forum
Join the Rocket Open Source Languages and Tools for z/OS forum. A place where you can ask questions about our open source languages and tools and get answers from other mainframe professionals like yourself, as well as members of the Rocket team. As a Forum member you can engage your peers, learn how they’re using […]
The Move Away from Monolithic Application Development
Shifting from monolithic application development Businesses need agility to deliver better services, meet changing requirements, and seize new opportunities as they arise. At the heart of many efforts are applications based on modern development strategies and techniques. Specifically, many businesses are moving away from monolithic applications of the past that are hard to modify and take […]
Integrating z/OS Systems for Cross-channel Experiences
Integrating z/OS Systems to Enable a Seamless Cross-channel Customer Experience Many industries where customer experience is the critical differentiator run on z/OS systems. That includes retail, financial services, transportation, hospitality, government, and more. As a result, integration of z/OS systems into any customer-oriented application or with front-end applications is essential. Just how important is the […]
Discover Rocket Open AppDev for Z
Give your developers the open software they want through a system that combines an easy user experience with the security and support IBM® Z® customers demand. Rocket® Open AppDev for Z helps you bring applications to market faster, at lower cost and with less risk. We make it easier to implement modern application development practices by […]
Open Source Languages and Tools for z/OS
Open Source Languages and Tools for z/OS Empower your developers to use their preferred open source languages. We offer many open source languages and tools—including Git, R and Python—that allow any developer to harness the power of the mainframe without having to spend months learning new skills. Git Git is a version control system […]
Bringing z/OS Systems into Today’s Modern Application Development
Bringing z/OS Systems into Today’s Modern App Development Modern application development is all about automation, addressing the concerns of developers and the operational side of the house, and supporting the common CI/CD (continuous integration/continuous delivery) approach needed to keep apps up to date. Developers typically make use of a variety of open source and other […]
Why Modernizing IBM Z Is Better Than Replatforming
Modernizers relish platform capabilities that spur innovation, lower cost, and generate more revenue. Businesses with IBM Z are under the same pressure as all other businesses to digitally transform. Those that are fully aware of their IBM Z capabilities choose to modernize on the platform. When Modernizing on IBM Z, What Kinds of Initiatives Do […]