IBM mainframe future

There was a TechRepublic article not too long ago on that very subject. It was titled, "Future of the IBM mainframe looks surprisingly good".

Here are a couple of excerpts from the article.

"A number of indicators point to the continuing commitment to, and market for, the IBM mainframe platform."

"...growing signs indicate that it will find a place that will allow it to continue to be a profitable business for IBM for at least the next 10 years?and probably longer."

Here's a link to the article (cut and paste into your browser):

https://www.techrepublic.com.com/5100-6296-5034637.html

or tiny:

http://tinyurl.com/o1c5

The IBM compatible mainframes will be around for ever. There is nothing and I do mean nothing that stores and retrieves huge amounts of information like a mainframe. As mentioned in the previous question COBOL applications will also be around for ever as most banks, insurance companies, government agencies all have some sort of legacy system with a COBOL application driving it. The work is not sexy or flashy like Java but it will keep you in a job for the next 100 years. All the best and good luck in the future.

Andrew.