Engineering deep-dives and strategic analysis on legacy modernization. New post every week.
What is COBOL modernization? A plain-English guide for CIOs covering the approaches, why organizations modernize, what programs involve and key terms.
Practical ways to reduce mainframe MIPS and MSU consumption without migrating off z/OS, including workload placement, compiler currency and code that burns cycles.
The COBOL is rarely what stops a mainframe exit. A full inventory of the surround: scheduler, RACF, print, SORT, ISV tools, interfaces and the operational layer.
EU Cyber Resilience Act reporting obligations started 11 September 2026 and apply to products already on the market. What that means for COBOL and mainframe estates.
z/OS 2.5 leaves standard support on 30 September 2026. What transition to extended support actually changes, the currency chain it triggers, and how to plan.
Published COBOL to Java migration costs range from $1 to $25 per line. Here's what actually drives the number, and how to build an estimate you can defend.
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