GovLoop

Behind every government mainframe computer is an untold story. Rarely do we hear about the employees who dedicate their careers to writing code, building systems and finding ways to keep the government’s critical, bulk transactions running for decades. These stories don’t get the glory and rarely get attention unless something goes horribly wrong. But dissecting…

Mainframes are arguably the heart of government technology. At every level, agencies use them for such vital activities as data processing and resource planning. No matter the activity, however, mainframes keep agencies serving citizens effectively. But what happens when mainframes approach retirement age? For agencies, the answer is more strain on their people, processes and…