Host Connectivity News and Articles (14/28)
A look at secure (and not so secure) terminal emulation and a review of Single Sign-on Support in Turbosoft's range of Windows terminal emulators.
Mainframes have long been held in high regard for their data security. But as technology progresses, some are wondering how long mainframes will be able to remain a beacon for data safety and security.
According to Doug Balog1, general manager for System z at IBM, it’s the processes used to run the product, not the choice of product that is of utmost importance.
The mainframe has advanced processing powers and is capable of managing enormous amounts of information. In the 1990s the mainframe began to lose its popularity to cheaper, smaller platforms. Many predicted that the mainframe would die out. However, this prediction did not come true. Recent research has revealed that the mainframe continues to be an essential tool for innovation and growth.
Mainframes are typically used by organizations and government departments rather than casual personal users. As such, they belong to a specialized field and a few myths surround the role and use of mainframe computers. Here are some of the most common myths about mainframes.