For those who are not familiar with the mainframe rolling 4-hour average, this blog helps describe its importance. Why is the Rolling 4-Hour Average (R4HA) important? Why should you and I care?  Developers, testers, system administrators, and other technical professionals are actually very affected by this important metric. Take a look at the following figure. […]

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Our world has changed. Our lives have changed. Today consumers can pay for items at a store without even opening their wallet, book a flight and never speak to a single person, and deposit a check in their checking account without leaving the comfort of their home. As we continue to embrace technology, our day-to-day […]

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What does peak season mean for your business? Growing up, I played a lot of different sports, from soccer to basketball to tennis. Every sport had its own season and preparing for them required different strategies; different investments in terms of time, effort and money. My goal throughout each season was to be successful, which […]

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