Real Myths and Truths of IBM Mainframe's Strategic Viability
Project and Program:
Enterprise Data Center,
Integrating Innovative Technologies
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Proceedings,
2019,
SHARE Pittsburgh 2019
Just when we might think that we heard all the IBM mainframe architecture related attacks on its long term, strategic viability, the USA Government fuels these attacks anew. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report in 2018: “Information Technology: IRS Needs to Take Additional Actions to Address Significant Risks to Tax Processing.” The report questions the viability of the IBM mainframe as the system of record for governmental systems. This session will debunk the anti-mainframe opinions in general, and specifically the GAO report and its assumptions about the mainframe’s tactical and strategic viability. Subject Matter Experts’ (SME) objective insights will be presented about: (1) the mainframes strategic viability, and (2) how any IBM mainframe site’s problems can be remedied without costly and highly risky transitioning away from their proven reliable IBM mainframe platform. SHARE members and attendees are encouraged to submit questions, comments, and contributions for this session by emailing the author before and during the conference – please send emails to ivan@gelbis.com.-Ivan Gelb-Gelb Information Systems LLC
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