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Hannah Reed

Hannah Reed

Mainframe Technology Analyst & Technical Writer

Hannah Reed is a technology analyst and writer specializing in modern mainframe ecosystems, performance benchmarking, and automation frameworks. She helps IT leaders and developers navigate emerging tools that enhance system efficiency, reliability, and security.

Her articles explore AI-enabled monitoring, DevOps integration, and mainframe software modernization, offering clear, actionable insights for technical professionals. Hannah bridges the gap between deep infrastructure knowledge and accessible technical storytelling.

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Top 5 Articles by Hannah Reed
Best Mainframe Emulators for Learning and Development
Mainframe Career Development & Training
Best Mainframe Emulators for Learning and Development
This comprehensive guide explores mainframe emulators like Hercules and IBM z/OS Community Edition that enable students and developers to gain hands-on experience with mainframe systems using personal computers, eliminating traditional barriers to learning enterprise computing skills.
Mainframe Security Best Practices: Protecting Enterprise Data
Mainframe Fundamentals & Education
Mainframe Security Best Practices: Protecting Enterprise Data
This comprehensive guide explains how to implement DevOps practices in mainframe environments, covering modern tools, testing strategies, cultural transformation, and techniques for balancing speed with the reliability requirements of mission-critical systems.
COBOL Programming Jobs: Are They Still in Demand?
Modern Mainframe Technology
COBOL Programming Jobs: Are They Still in Demand?
This comprehensive guide examines the surprisingly strong demand for COBOL programming jobs, explaining why this 1959 language remains critical to modern business operations and offers exceptional career opportunities with competitive salaries, job security, and growing demand as experienced programmers retire.
Best Practices for Mainframe Job Scheduling and Automation
Practical Guides & Comparisons
Best Practices for Mainframe Job Scheduling and Automation
Learn how to optimize mainframe job scheduling and automation using tools like CA 7, Control-M, and IBM Tivoli. Discover best practices, real-world strategies, and emerging trends in workload automation for 2025.
Why Do Banks Still Use Mainframe Computers in 2025?
Practical Guides & Comparisons
Why Do Banks Still Use Mainframe Computers in 2025?
This comprehensive article explains why banks continue relying on mainframe computers in 2025, detailing how these systems provide unmatched reliability, security, transaction processing capabilities, and cost efficiency for handling millions of daily financial transactions while meeting stringent regulatory requirements that alternative technologies cannot match.