SEB Frankfurt Relies on Software from Beta Systems in Its Data Center

The ECB is asking major financial institutions to respond to AI-enabled cyber threats with a concrete action plan by 31 October 2026. In essence, it’s asking how well you actually know the security posture of your RACF environment. In this article, we examine a few of the most important points in the ECB letter as they relate to mainframe security.

The mainframe is not dying – it continues to evolve. For Vanni Martini, this makes continued investment in mainframe technology, automation, and the next generation of IT professionals essential.

Is the mainframe really disappearing? For Maciej Marczynski from ITERGO, the answer is clear: the mainframe remains a vital part of enterprise IT – and its future is increasingly hybrid.