IBM partners to make Linux mainframes more mainstream
IBM is looking to boost its mainframe business with a Linux push that includes new hardware, software and the founding of the Open Mainframe Project. The company is also contributing mainframe code to the open source community.
The way enterprises run their IT systems is going through major changes thanks to public clouds and the virtualization of the data center. These developments have had a ripple effect on all types of enterprise software and hardware, including the mainframe.
The mainframe has seen a bit of resurgence since IBM launched the z13 in January, its first new mainframe in almost three years. The refresh cycle has been stronger than expected, market research company Gartner recently said.
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