Web Directory

» ABIS Training and Consulting
   Mainframe training and consulting in French, Dutch and English. With offices in Belgium and the Netherlands.
   http://www.abis.be/

» ACTS Corporation
   z/OS and zSeries implementation, migration, upgrades, performance, tuning and capacity planning. Unix system administration for z/OS Unix System Services, mainframe and other Linux, AIX, HP-UX and Solaris. Plus databases, networks and Windows system admin
   http://actscorp.com/

» Alicomp
   Mainframe (z/OS, z/VM, VSE/ESA and zLinux) and open systems data center outsourcing services, including disaster recovery and business continuity with an emphasis on hospital and insurance organizations. An Amalgamated Life company.
   http://www.alicomp.com/

» Arcati
   Mark Lillycrop's UK-based company offers IT research, writing and marketing services, specializing in business continuity, security, service management, storage and mainframe data center strategy in Europe and the U.S. The yearly Arcati Mainframe Yearbook
   http://www.arcati.com/

» Ateras
   Provider of automated solutions for legacy migration and modernization, and tools for application management. Site describes products and services, and company information.
   http://www.ateras.com

» BETA Services
   Specializes in maintaining mainframe applications, either on-site in the Philadelphia to New York City corridor, or telecommuting anywhere in the world.
   http://www.betaservices.com/

» Baer Consulting, Inc.
   IBM Business Partner specializing in Mainframe system programming support & management. Service & support offerings for the System z platform including z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE, z/Linux, CICS, DB2, RACF. TQ&A with 24x7x365 Support Network. Site descr
   http://www.baer-consulting.com

» Barnett Network Strategies
   Chicago-area Consultant. Installs CICS, MVS, OS/390, and z/OS. Systems programming of mainframe products: maintain, tune, audit, strategize, and advise.
   http://bar-nettwork-strategies.us/

» Best Customer Solutions
   Specialists in maintaining, upgrading and enhancing mainframe systems software. Including several formalized, field-tested service offerings.
   http://www.mainframehelp.com/

» Blue True Software
   Lars Ritzman's Swedish consulting firm offering z/OS systems programming, specializing in IMS.
   http://www.bluetrue.com/

» Bridgestone Firestone Information Services (BFIS)
   Facilities management, outsourcing, systems programming, application performance tuning and disaster recovery services. Subsidiary of the tire manufacturer.
   http://www.bfis.com/

» CPR Systems
   Specializing in VSE/ESA training, with consulting also available.
   http://www.cprsystems.com/

» CPT Global
   Computer consulting company specializing in performance monitoring and capacity planning of mainframe systems. Site includes information on services, white papers on related mainframe topics, and investor information.
   http://www.cptglobal.com.au/

» CSI Computer Specialists
   US based hardware maintenance, repair and support company. CSI support z-series, p-series and i-series hardware. Site gives details on services, and information about the company.
   http://www.csi-csi.com

» Cassidy IT Services
   European z/VM, z/Linux, z/OS, VSE/ESA, CICS/TS, mainframe and Websphere systems consultancy.
   http://www.jdcassidy.net/

» Catterall Consulting
   US based DB2 consulting, specializing in DB2 running on z/OS. Website describes consulting and training offered, and includes Robert Catterall's DB2 articles, videos and blog.
   http://www.catterallconsulting.com/

» Circle Computer Group
   DB2 and CICS migration specialists, combining software and services for: IMS to DB2, VSAM to DB2, CA-IDMS to DB2, ADABAS to DB2, CA-Datacom to DB2, Total/Supra to DB2 and IMS/TM to CICS.
   http://www.circle-group.com/

» Circle Software Inc
   U.S. training, consulting and software education in Application development, z/OS, WebSphere, Networks and MQSeries.
   http://www.circle-us.com/

» Cobbs Mill Consulting
   z/OS, z/VM and VSE systems programming, training and Assembler. Specialists in Phoenix's Key/Master data entry system. Based in Asheville, North Carolina.
   http://www.cobbsmill.com/

» Compustar Data Systems
   z/OS Systems Programmers, Joanna Gordon and Mark Conner, provide consulting services from Dallas, Texas.
   http://www.systemprogrammer.com/

» Computer Business International
   Consulting and training company offering DB2, mainframe programming, security and Unix courses.
   http://www.computerbusinessintl.com/

» DacWorks
   Public and in-house training courses in CICS/TS, CICS Web programming, HTML, XML, SOAP, Java and WebSphere. Also offers CICS/TS consulting services.
   http://www.steepdown.co.uk/

» Data Dallas Corp (DDC)
   Internet access to a mainframe; z/OS time-sharing, including TSO, CICS, DB2, SAS, via Internet: tn3270 and ftp. Also, media conversion, laser printing, and mailing and direct marketing services.
   http://www.datadallas.com/

» Data Kinetics
   Canadian company providing mainframe courses, table management software, software testing and consulting.
   http://www.dkl.com/

» DataBase Consulting Services (DBCS)
   PeopleSoft consulting, performance tuning and education. Specializing in z/OS DB2 implementations of PeopleSoft software.
   http://www.db-consulting.com/

» Datatrain CBT
   Datatask's computer-based training for z/OS and VSE/ESA.
   http://www.datatrain.net

» Discovery Video Instruction Products (VIP)
   CD-ROM-based training containing 36 mainframe OS/390 courses. Includes one z/VM course.
   http://www.discoveryvip.com/Courseware/OS390.htm

» ECHO Associates
   Based in Vienna, Virginia, specializing in TPF (Transaction Processing Facility) consulting.
   http://www.callecho.com/

» HP Managed Mainframe Services
   HP managed mainframe services provide a spectrum of mainframe IT solutions for the IBM z/series platform in a data center environment. Includes managed services and IT mainframe outsourcing.
   http://h10134.www1.hp.com/services/managedmainframe/

» Hi-Tech Solutions
   HTS offers consulting services, contract consulting and Staff augmentation. Provides mainframe consulting services and application development.
   http://www.htsconsulting.com/

» Hitachi Data Systems: Education
   HDS offers both vendor-neutral and HDS-specific education worldwide, much of it relevant to their mainframe storage and software products.
   http://www.hds.com/products_services/education/

» IBM Learning Services
   Gateway to IBM computing and professional training. Select country/region and subject area, including many mainframe choices. Both classroom and self-study.
   http://www.ibm.com/products/finder/us/finders?pg=trfinder

» IBM: Business Continuity and Recovery Services (BCRS)
   IBM Global Services Consulting: Business Continuity and Recovery Services for IBM Mainframe (z/Series) and open systems environments.
   http://www-935.ibm.com/services/us/index.wss/itservice/bcrs/a1000411/

» IBMMainframeTraining.com
   IBM mainframe training reviews, software development, placement and recruiting services in India.
   http://www.ibmmainframetraining.com/

» ICU IT Services
   European specialist in z/OS-based platforms, including integration with Unix, Linux and Windows NT.
   http://www.icu-it.nl/

» ITC: Information Technology Company, LLC
   IBM Advanced Business Partner that provides all-inclusive mainframe-based solutions, including hardware, software, planning, customization, training and support.
   http://www.p390.com/

» Infinite Blue
   System integrator integrating hardware, software and consulting, specializing in IBM mainframes. Home page lists IBM, Linux, Java and other industry News; a software product is also featured.
   http://www.infinite-blue.com

» Institute for Data Center Professionals
   IDCP is aligned with Marist College, and provides internet-based training for z/OS and zSeries mainframe platforms. Site describes Data Center, Enterprise Computing and Emerging Technology courses offered.
   http://www.idcp.org

» Internet Timeshare Resources Inc
   Offers access over the Internet to a mainframe running z/OS. The service can be contracted for hourly, monthly and annually.
   http://www.internet-timeshare.com/

» Interskill Learning
   Technical computing training, including VSE, z/OS Unix System Services, and both IBM and non-IBM mainframe systems software. Computer-based training, competency assessment and classroom courses.
   http://www.ajilonlearning.com/

» Isham Research
   An industry analyst and consultancy serving users and vendors of corporate IT.
   http://www.isham-research.co.uk/ibm.html

» JML Mainframe Consulting
   Specializes in Mainframe Technical Consulting Support and Services for z/OS, OS/390, ROSCOE, CICS, DB2, ISV products, DASD, JCL, VSAM, COBOL, and Operation Support utilizing Mainframe technology.
   http://www.jmlmainframe.com/

» Jeff Markiewicz & Associates
   z/OS-based and related on-site and custom classroom courses plus consulting services.
   http://www.jmarked.com/

» Jim Morris
   A Florida-based freelance contract z/OS Assembler programmer willing to travel or telecommute.
   http://www.morris-online.com/jim/

» K.C.Software, LLC
   Information Technology consulting firm, specializing in IBM mainframe systems software support, enterprise server technology, and mainframe connectivity to other Client/Server and e-business platforms.
   http://www.kc-software.com/

» Lightyear Consulting
   Provides product specific expertise on z/OS, DB2, CICS, IMS and WebSphere, as well as customized software development for mission-critical applications.
   http://www.lightyr.com/

» Longpela Expertise
   Mainframe technical consulting company. z/OS, CICS, DB2 and IMS consulting, systems programming, mainframe project management, assembler programming and training. Site includes quarterly mainframe related e-zine, online technical tools, mainframe-oriented
   http://www.longpelaexpertise.com.au

» M/UX
   Offers the complete Spectrum of IBM Certified Training, across the entire US.
   http://www.mux-ed.com/

» MVS Training
   Public and custom on-site IBM mainframe classroom training and books/reference guides, especially z/OS JCL, COBOL and WebSphere.
   http://www.mvstraining.com/

» Mainframe Market Information Service
   MMIS is Barry Graham's mainframe hardware and software negotiation consulting practise, including the periodicals Mainframe Market Monitor, Mainframe Market Bulletin and Enterprise Data Center.
   http://www.arcati.com/mmis.html

» Mainframe Services Inc
   MSI provides z/Series hotsite and hardware maintenance and upgrade services.
   http://www.mainsrv.com/

» Mainline Information Systems
   Specializes in marketing, supporting and migrating storage and IBM zSeries mainframe servers. Also works with IBM midrange servers.
   http://www.mainline.com/

» Mike Shorkend
   Mainframe system software consulting and training - z/OS, CICS, IMS and WebSphere.
   http://www.shorkend.com/

» Minerva Training Consultants
   Provides on-site mainframe training courses including PL/I, IMS, DB2 and JCL. Courses can often be tailored to meet specific customer requirements.
   http://www.minervatraining.com/

» Monitor
   z/OS classroom courses and Datatrain mainframe computer-based training, mostly in English, in the Netherlands and Belgium.
   http://www.monitor.nl/

» Performance Associates (PAI)
   Provides education, consulting and PAI/O Driver software to assist in acquiring and managing storage subsystems in a z/OS environment.
   http://www.perfassoc.com/

» ProTech Professional Technical Services, Inc.
   An Information Technology Education and Services firm specializing in z/OS Mainframe, Enterprise UNIX, Linux, and open-standards technologies.
   http://www.protechtraining.com

» QSGI - Technology Services
   Providers of Enterprise-Class Hardware and Maintenance, Data Destruction and Compliance Services. An IT asset management concern featuring refurbished IBM mainframes, midrange processors and peripheral equipment and related maintenance services.
   http://www.qsgi.com/

» RSM Technology
   Public and on-site training for mainframe application developers, systems programmers and operators. From Assembler to z/OS. Encompasses Circle Education, Amdahl Education, Laird StÃ¥hl Training and RSM Education.
   http://www.rsm.co.uk/

» Recovery Specialties, LLC
   A provider of consulting and planning services for enterprise storage solutions, advanced recovery, business continuity and disaster recovery mainframe z/Series and large systems environments.
   http://recoveryspecialties.com/

» Reliable Computer Sales
   A Chicago-area company offering new and used IBM mainframes, Flex-ES mainframe systems, upgrades, peripherals and services, including backup and disaster recovery.
   http://www.reliablecomputer.com/

» Remote DBA Experts
   Offers remote database management support. 24/7 support of database environments and operating systems in place of or in addition to client resources.
   http://www.remotedbaexperts.com/

» SVA zHosting
   European based z Systems and Mainframe Hosting - z/OS, z/VM, zVSE.
   http://sva-zhosting.com

» Schunk IT Consulting
   z/OS and mainframe hardware data centre management and systems programming. Packaged services include System Sanity Check, Quantitative Statistical Decision Analysis (QSDA), Joint Application Design (JAD) and WLM Conversion.
   http://www.schunk-associates.com/

» Serebra's On-Line Learning Center
   Self-study, including many mainframe, courses offered on CD-ROM, or as 3 and 12 month Web-based training subscriptions. Formerly FirstClass Systems.
   http://learn.serebra.com/

» Simon Systems
   Suppliers of used IBM zSeries mainframe hardware.
   http://www.simonsys.com/

» Software Asset Management (SAM)
   Mainframe software asset management (SAM) and software asset optimization for both IBM and non-IBM software.
   http://www.isamgroup.com/

» SunGard Professional Services
   Mainframe managed services company. Provides managed hardware, disaster recovery and consulting services.
   http://www.availability.sungard.com

» Sys-Ed
   Large training company with heavy emphasis on the mainframe, including a few systems analysis classroom courses.
   http://www.sysed.com/

» System Renewal
   System Renewal helps companies shorten, streamline and optimize their batch streams.
   http://www.systemrenewal.com

» Systems & Network Training
   Technical, instructor led training. Courses in the following main areas: Data communications and networking, Telecommunications, Security, UNIX systems, Microsoft systems and programming.
   http://www.snt.co.uk/

» T3 Technologies
   Offers mainframe systems: both the zSeries and Intel-based FLEX/ES mainframe emulation. And disaster recovery and systems programming services.
   http://www.t3t.com/

» Techknowledge Training
   Headquartered in Maryland, with z/OS-based scheduled public mainframe courses in U.S. cities.
   http://www.techknowledge.com/courses/

» Technical Enterprises
   TEI publishes technical periodicals, hosts conferences and provides Internet services and general management for professional organizations. It began with the mainly mainframe NaSPA organization.
   http://www.techenterprises.net/

» Techsys Software Services, Inc.
   Provides consulting services for software companies and corporate customers in a mainframe environment.
   http://www.techsyssoftware.com/

» The Trainer's Friend
   Heavy emphasis on mainframe classroom courses, mostly for z/OS environments. Also offers Remote Contact Training (RCT).
   http://www.trainersfriend.com/

» Themis Training
   Instructor-led courses offered in many major U.S. cities, including many mainframe topics.
   http://www.themisinc.com/

» Top Gun Technology
   Support for users of IBM zSeries mainframes including 24/7 hardware maintenance, refurbished zSeries hardware and parts, system z software support. Resource Center provides links to technical and physical specs for zSeries mainframe models.
   http://www.topgun-tech.com

» Train Your Business
   Public and in-house classroom, mostly IBM mainframe, courses. Formerly Techknowledge Training and Amdahl Education.
   http://www.trainyourbusiness.com/

» VM Assist
   Supplier of z/VM, z/VSE and z/Linux systems programming and training services. Site provides information on company and services provided.
   http://www.vmassist.com

» Verhoef Training
   U.S. site with links to Verhoef's UK and South African site. z/OS-based mainframe education includes public classroom courses, on-site training and user group courses and seminars.
   http://www.verhoef.com

» Viking Waters
   System Development and Program Consulting Services for IBM OS/MVS Mainframe and IBM System 390 Computer Operating Systems
   http://www.vikingwaters.com/

» Vision Solutions
   Mainframe disaster recovery, consulting and training services.
   http://www.visionsolutions.com/

» Watermark Learning
   Provides training and mentoring, mostly in computing topics; course materials are also available for use by a client's own instructors. Mainframe courses are available.
   http://www.watermarklearning.com/

» Wolfe Systems Programming Aptitude Test (SPAT)
   The 1973 test written by Dr. Jack M. Wolfe, to determine how well suited (aptitude) an individual is to Mainframe Technical Support (Systems Programming); it does not test knowledge. Currently available, along with many other tests, from Walden Personnel
   http://www.waldentesting.com/backup/index.html

» XTel Inc.
   Mainframe Systems Programming and Application Development, specializing in OPC and Tivoli Service Desk.
   http://home.comcast.net/~xtelinc/MyHTML/HomePage.htm

» Yevich, Lawson & Associates
   DB2 consulting and education for z/OS and other platforms.
   http://www.ylassoc.com/