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 Balog, 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.
According to IBM’s CIO Greg Lotko, IBM’s innovative approach towards its mainframes has led to 25 years of remarkable achievements in the area. The latest IBM mainframe, the zEnterprise System, reflected the company’s approach to innovation at all levels. The System z has the fastest chip in the industry and incorporates hybrid computing capacity and IBM middleware optimisation.
IBM’s System/360 Mainframe will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2014. The 360 is IBM’s first ever mainframe system with a compatible and upgradeable architecture.
IBM’s new mainframe system, the zEnterprise BC12, has been released. The entry-level mainframe starts at $75,000 and is designed for analytics, cloud, and mobile use. IBM said that the system is suitable for any business, large or small.
