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Configuring Quantum Safe OpenSSL in RHEL 9 running on IBM Power
Post Quantum Cryptography Quantum computers harness the principles of quantum physics to solve certain types of problems exponentially faster than classic computers. One of these is the factoring of large numbers. However, this math is what underlies the asymmetrical...
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Supercharge Your IBM Power11 with Resource Groups
Kevin Gee Solution Architect, Enterprise Systems and Security, Pellera Technologies (formerly Mainline Information Systems) IBM Power Systems Champion since 2019 The new IBM Power11 line of servers introduce new capabilities to improve your performance for...
Power Up Your Enterprise: A Deep Dive into the IBM Power11 Server Lineup
Blake Hoskinson Solutions Engineering Manager for IBM Power, Pellera Technologies (formerly Mainline Information Systems) In today’s fast-moving digital landscape, enterprises face a tough balancing act: Modernizing for AI and hybrid cloud while avoiding costly...
Navigating IBM i Shift to Subscription Licensing: Key Facts and Impact
Michael Miller Enterprise Architect, IBM Champion We’ve all seen how quickly technology evolves—and the world of software licensing is no exception. One of the biggest trends in recent years is the move from traditional, perpetual licenses to subscription-based...
IBM Power11: Unlocking a New Era of Performance, Efficiency, and Autonomous IT
Blake Hoskinson Solutions Engineering Manager for IBM Power At IBM’s See What’s Next Level virtual and live events on July 8, the company unveiled its next-generation Power11 servers. This article kicks off a series exploring the platform’s innovations in...
BLOG: Modernizing IBM i: From Green Screens to Strategic Interfaces
Cocreated by Mainline Information Systems and Profound Logic The familiar glow of green screens has powered critical business operations for decades, providing unmatched reliability and security for countless organizations. While these IBM i systems continue to...
BLOG: What’s New with IBM Fusion HCI: Evolving Hybrid Cloud for the AI Era
Marie AshwayDirector of Marketing In our original blog, we explored how IBM Spectrum Fusion HCI laid the foundation for scalable, container-based infrastructure tailored to hybrid cloud workloads. Fast forward to 2025, and that foundation has grown into IBM...
Are you RAG ready?
Laura TullerMainline® Business Development Manager In the dynamic world of AI, businesses often face a critical decision: optimize large language models (LLMs) with fine-tuning or enhance them using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Both strategies tailor...
IBM Announces z17 Mainframe System; Fully Engineered for AI
Today, IBM announced the next generation of the mainframe. Powered by the new IBM Telum® II processor, the IBM z17 is engineered with innovations to unlock capabilities for enterprise-scale AI, including Large Language Models (LLMs) and Generative AI (GenAI). Z17...
IBM + HashiCorp: Advancing Hybrid and Multi-Cloud Management
Josh MinthorneDirector – Hybrid Cloud Practice IBM's recent acquisition of HashiCorp for $6.4 billion marks a significant milestone in the evolution of hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure management. This strategic move, coupled with the 2019 acquisition of Red Hat...
Blog: Changes to Ansible AWX: What You Need to Know
Figure 1 a slide showing the "Ansible/AWX Iceberg" of the projects/services that are above and below the water and which make up Ansible What’s changing, why it matters, how it impacts your business, and where Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform fits in. Ian...
The Case for Private Cloud – Part 3: Nutanix, the Modern Cloud Computing Platform
Caleb Crisci Enterprise Architect Editor’s note: This is Part 3 of a multi-part blog series discussing the pros and cons of private cloud vs public cloud computing, and some specific technologies that can enable Private Clouds. The information presented is...
BLOG: IBM DS8000 Gen 10 Enterprise-Class Storage Technical Details
Ian Wright Systems Engineer The Next Generation In September, IBM announced the 10th Generation of the IBM Storage DS8000. As of this writing, these enterprise-class storage systems are now officially shipping, and in fact, I have 3 systems that will be...