Monthly Archives: September 2020

COBOL V4.2 to COBOL V6 Migration – The Cost of Procrastination

Posted on September 23, 2020 by craig@craigsmullins.com

Today’s post is a guest article written by Dale Vecchio, IT modernization expert and former Gartner analyst. While no one can argue that the COBOL language has had tremendous staying power over the last 50-60 years, its biggest attribute these … Continue reading →

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IBM POWER and SAP HANA: A Powerful and Effective Combination

Posted on September 18, 2020 by craig@craigsmullins.com

As organizations looks for differentiators to improve efficiency and improve cost effectiveness, the combination of IBM Power Systems and SAP HANA can provide a potent platform with a significant return on investment. Why IBM Power Systems? IBM Power Systems is … Continue reading →

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Inside the Data Reading Room – Fall 2020 Edition

Posted on September 11, 2020 by craig@craigsmullins.com

Welcome to yet another edition of Inside the Data Reading Room, a regular feature of my blog where I take a look at recent data management books. In today’s post we’ll examine three new books on various data-related topics, beginning … Continue reading →

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