Derek Britton
@derekbrittonuk.bsky.social
Consultant Tech Marketing Leader. Owner at DRB B2B Ltd.
Co-chair of the #COBOL Working Group at the Open Mainframe Project. #Mainframe #Modernization is my vibe, as is #BristolCity.
Also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbritton/ on LI
Co-chair of the #COBOL Working Group at the Open Mainframe Project. #Mainframe #Modernization is my vibe, as is #BristolCity.
Also at https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekbritton/ on LI
Plenty going on recently in the #mainframe space (GSUK, IBM Z Day) and a lot of discussions with the PopUp Mainframe team. Here's a great recap of their overall value including a trusted equine metaphor or two.
www.popup-mainframe.com/harnessing-y...
#modernization #devops
www.popup-mainframe.com/harnessing-y...
#modernization #devops
Harnessing Your Horsepower - Popup Mainframe
Here is a summary of the value PopUp Mainframe provides, as shared by CEO Gary Thornhill at our recent mainframe community presentations.
www.popup-mainframe.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Plenty going on recently in the #mainframe space (GSUK, IBM Z Day) and a lot of discussions with the PopUp Mainframe team. Here's a great recap of their overall value including a trusted equine metaphor or two.
www.popup-mainframe.com/harnessing-y...
#modernization #devops
www.popup-mainframe.com/harnessing-y...
#modernization #devops
Hat-tip to the gang at DataVantage for pushing out this news of their new partnership with fellow #mainframe innovators PopUp Mainframe.
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Mainframe Technology Vendors DataVantage and PopUp Mainframe Announce Strategic Partnership
/PRNewswire/ -- PopUp Mainframe Ltd, an enterprise software company dedicated to revolutionizing mainframe system delivery, and Direct Computer Resources, Inc,...
www.prnewswire.com
October 1, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Hat-tip to the gang at DataVantage for pushing out this news of their new partnership with fellow #mainframe innovators PopUp Mainframe.
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
www.prnewswire.com/news-release...
Some notes on the recent @techfieldday.com event at SHARE - specifically about the Broadcom WatchTower product as kindly tidied up and published by the wonderful team at PlanetMainframe.com
planetmainframe.com/2025/09/why-...
#mainframe #observability
planetmainframe.com/2025/09/why-...
#mainframe #observability
September 27, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Some notes on the recent @techfieldday.com event at SHARE - specifically about the Broadcom WatchTower product as kindly tidied up and published by the wonderful team at PlanetMainframe.com
planetmainframe.com/2025/09/why-...
#mainframe #observability
planetmainframe.com/2025/09/why-...
#mainframe #observability
I continue to love the effort and innovation from the team at PopUp Mainframe. This latest bit of kit enables you to replicate and restore entire z/OS virtual environments at the flick of a switch. The #mainframe is now a Tardis. Cue the music!
www.popup-mainframe.com/getting-on-t...
www.popup-mainframe.com/getting-on-t...
Getting on the Fast Track for Mainframe Delivery - Popup Mainframe
At PopUp Mainframe, we’ve received a lot of enquiries in the last few weeks about our new FastTrack facility. We’ve put together this summary to explain how to go full steam ahead with accelerated mai...
www.popup-mainframe.com
September 11, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I continue to love the effort and innovation from the team at PopUp Mainframe. This latest bit of kit enables you to replicate and restore entire z/OS virtual environments at the flick of a switch. The #mainframe is now a Tardis. Cue the music!
www.popup-mainframe.com/getting-on-t...
www.popup-mainframe.com/getting-on-t...
Reposted by Derek Britton
Learn more about #TFDx #SHAREcle2025 on our website.
🌐 🔗 techfieldday.com/event/sharec...
@stephen.fosketts.net @derekbrittonuk.bsky.social @gminks.bsky.social @guycurrier.bsky.social @geekazine.bsky.social #Mainframe #AI #Observability
🌐 🔗 techfieldday.com/event/sharec...
@stephen.fosketts.net @derekbrittonuk.bsky.social @gminks.bsky.social @guycurrier.bsky.social @geekazine.bsky.social #Mainframe #AI #Observability
Tech Field Day Extra at SHARE Cleveland 2025 - Tech Field Day
To learn more about SHARE Cleveland, visit https://www.share.org/Events/SHARE-Cleveland
techfieldday.com
August 14, 2025 at 8:21 PM
A leader in the tech space - @stevendickens3.bsky.social is blazing ahead with his new venture @hyperframeresearch.bsky.social - so it was a delight to catch up with him and Gary Thornhill of PopUp Mainframe to talk about #mainframe innovation at #sharecleveland2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLV1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLV1...
Pop-Up Mainframe at SHARE Cleveland: Speed, DevOps & Z17 Innovation
YouTube video by HyperFRAME Research
www.youtube.com
September 2, 2025 at 8:59 AM
A leader in the tech space - @stevendickens3.bsky.social is blazing ahead with his new venture @hyperframeresearch.bsky.social - so it was a delight to catch up with him and Gary Thornhill of PopUp Mainframe to talk about #mainframe innovation at #sharecleveland2025
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLV1...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLV1...
Reposted by Derek Britton
In a delicious metaphorical moment, it is time to ask ourselves the big question.
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
The Mainframe’s Martini Moment - Planet Mainframe
The mainframe is a must-have for enterprise IT, but for many development teams, ready access to it can feel frustratingly out of reach. Now, fresh innovation aims to change that, […]
planetmainframe.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In a delicious metaphorical moment, it is time to ask ourselves the big question.
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
Mt. Vesuvius towering over Napoli, taken from the waterfront at Sorrento. I know, how smug does that sound.
August 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Mt. Vesuvius towering over Napoli, taken from the waterfront at Sorrento. I know, how smug does that sound.
Loving the new-look and refined story and visuals from my friends at PopUp Mainframe. www.popup-mainframe.com
July 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Loving the new-look and refined story and visuals from my friends at PopUp Mainframe. www.popup-mainframe.com
Reposted by Derek Britton
The mainframe has been re-imagined for the AI era. 💽 🧠 🎧
ICYMI 📺 buff.ly/0i2vGgD
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
ICYMI 📺 buff.ly/0i2vGgD
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
July 25, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The mainframe has been re-imagined for the AI era. 💽 🧠 🎧
ICYMI 📺 buff.ly/0i2vGgD
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
ICYMI 📺 buff.ly/0i2vGgD
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
Great to team up with other industry voices on the @techfielddaypod.bsky.social preview chat all about the upcoming SHARE conference and Tech Field Day Extra events next month. (spoiler - #ai and #mainframe)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
Re-Imagining the Mainframe for the AI Era at SHARE - Tech Field Day Podcast
YouTube video by Tech Field Day Plus
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Great to team up with other industry voices on the @techfielddaypod.bsky.social preview chat all about the upcoming SHARE conference and Tech Field Day Extra events next month. (spoiler - #ai and #mainframe)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
Reposted by Derek Britton
The mainframe has been re-imagined for the AI era. 💽 🧠 🎧
New 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
New 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
July 22, 2025 at 2:07 PM
The mainframe has been re-imagined for the AI era. 💽 🧠 🎧
New 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
New 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3x7m...
Tech Field Day heads to SHARE to explore how mainframes are evolving for the AI era
@Stephen.Fosketts.net @DerekBrittonUK.bsky.social @Geekazine.bsky.social #TFDPodcast #SHAREcle2025 #Mainframe #AI
Eeek. I hope they're insured.
'Generali' sign atop insurer's skyscraper offices collapses in Milan.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/w...
'Generali' sign atop insurer's skyscraper offices collapses in Milan.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/w...
June 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Eeek. I hope they're insured.
'Generali' sign atop insurer's skyscraper offices collapses in Milan.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/w...
'Generali' sign atop insurer's skyscraper offices collapses in Milan.
www.msn.com/en-gb/news/w...
Some ghostwriting work on this piece for DevOps.com featuring the ideas of PopUp Mainframe, the research of Vanson Bourne, and the industry POV of @futurumgroup.bsky.social - quite the blend.
devops.com/breaking-thr...
devops.com/breaking-thr...
Breaking Through – Beating Mainframe Delivery Bottlenecks - DevOps.com
The mainframe powers large – and vital – elements of the global economy. Mainframe DevOps and new innovations offer the potential for delivering greater Mainframe DevOps and new innovations offer the ...
devops.com
June 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Some ghostwriting work on this piece for DevOps.com featuring the ideas of PopUp Mainframe, the research of Vanson Bourne, and the industry POV of @futurumgroup.bsky.social - quite the blend.
devops.com/breaking-thr...
devops.com/breaking-thr...
A trip report of an article from the recent GSE Nordic conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.
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www.linkedin.com/pulse/letter...
Letters from Gothenburg
I was lucky enough to attend this year’s GSE Nordic conference, which took place in Gothenburg, Sweden. A highly informative couple of days whistled by – here are just a few selected highlights.
www.linkedin.com
June 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
A trip report of an article from the recent GSE Nordic conference in Gothenburg, Sweden.
www.linkedin.com/pulse/letter...
www.linkedin.com/pulse/letter...
The moment this week when the lights failed during the presentation at GSE Nordic. But we carried on in the shadows -- until someone found the light switch.
The show must go on, as they say.
The show must go on, as they say.
June 12, 2025 at 10:52 AM
The moment this week when the lights failed during the presentation at GSE Nordic. But we carried on in the shadows -- until someone found the light switch.
The show must go on, as they say.
The show must go on, as they say.
Reposted by Derek Britton
Loving this take on the recent PopUp Mainframe product launches from analyst and industry expert @stevendickens3.bsky.social - once again HyperFRAME is first to offer sharp insights.
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
Mainframe Delivery: Is Instantaneous the New Normal?
PopUp Mainframe introduces X and Z Editions…
hyperframeresearch.com
May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Loving this take on the recent PopUp Mainframe product launches from analyst and industry expert @stevendickens3.bsky.social - once again HyperFRAME is first to offer sharp insights.
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
#Marketing effectiveness means maximizing the value of every single thing. Multiplying and amplifying content across formats etc. So paid media, earned media, research, webinars, blogs, and newsletters are based on a single idea. Hence stuff like this
www.popup-mainframe.com/keeping-up-t...
www.popup-mainframe.com/keeping-up-t...
June 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#Marketing effectiveness means maximizing the value of every single thing. Multiplying and amplifying content across formats etc. So paid media, earned media, research, webinars, blogs, and newsletters are based on a single idea. Hence stuff like this
www.popup-mainframe.com/keeping-up-t...
www.popup-mainframe.com/keeping-up-t...
Some staggering stats from the 2025 Mainframe Market report from PopUp Mainframe / Vanson Bourne.
Grab your copy today for the latest insight on how the #mainframe world is really feeling.
www.popup-mainframe.com/mainframe-ma...
Grab your copy today for the latest insight on how the #mainframe world is really feeling.
www.popup-mainframe.com/mainframe-ma...
May 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Some staggering stats from the 2025 Mainframe Market report from PopUp Mainframe / Vanson Bourne.
Grab your copy today for the latest insight on how the #mainframe world is really feeling.
www.popup-mainframe.com/mainframe-ma...
Grab your copy today for the latest insight on how the #mainframe world is really feeling.
www.popup-mainframe.com/mainframe-ma...
Loving this take on the recent PopUp Mainframe product launches from analyst and industry expert @stevendickens3.bsky.social - once again HyperFRAME is first to offer sharp insights.
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
Mainframe Delivery: Is Instantaneous the New Normal?
PopUp Mainframe introduces X and Z Editions…
hyperframeresearch.com
May 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Loving this take on the recent PopUp Mainframe product launches from analyst and industry expert @stevendickens3.bsky.social - once again HyperFRAME is first to offer sharp insights.
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
hyperframeresearch.com/2025/05/08/m...
#mainframe #linux #cloud #devops #appdev
In a delicious metaphorical moment, it is time to ask ourselves the big question.
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
The Mainframe’s Martini Moment - Planet Mainframe
The mainframe is a must-have for enterprise IT, but for many development teams, ready access to it can feel frustratingly out of reach. Now, fresh innovation aims to change that, […]
planetmainframe.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
In a delicious metaphorical moment, it is time to ask ourselves the big question.
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
Yes, does the #mainframe world need a martini?
planetmainframe.com/2025/05/the-...
#linux #appdev #CIO
Delighted to help launch some ground-breaking #mainframe tech in the form of PopUp Mainframe Z Edition this week. Here's the product announcement.
www.popup-mainframe.com/product-anno...
#mainframe #linux #modernization #SDLC #appdev #devops
www.popup-mainframe.com/product-anno...
#mainframe #linux #modernization #SDLC #appdev #devops
May 8, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Delighted to help launch some ground-breaking #mainframe tech in the form of PopUp Mainframe Z Edition this week. Here's the product announcement.
www.popup-mainframe.com/product-anno...
#mainframe #linux #modernization #SDLC #appdev #devops
www.popup-mainframe.com/product-anno...
#mainframe #linux #modernization #SDLC #appdev #devops
Reposted by Derek Britton
A deep dive into the recent #mainframe market study -- and a great collaboration between PopUp Mainframe, researchers Vanson Bourne, and publishers Planet Mainframe.
planetmainframe.com/2025/04/fres...
planetmainframe.com/2025/04/fres...
Fresh Mainframe Market Insight Reveals Pressing Objectives for Decision Makers - Planet Mainframe
A new Vanson Bourne survey, commissioned by PopUp Mainframe, uncovers the real challenges facing IBM mainframe teams in 2025—highlighting gaps in access, tooling, and skills amid a push for modernizat...
planetmainframe.com
April 30, 2025 at 7:29 AM
A deep dive into the recent #mainframe market study -- and a great collaboration between PopUp Mainframe, researchers Vanson Bourne, and publishers Planet Mainframe.
planetmainframe.com/2025/04/fres...
planetmainframe.com/2025/04/fres...