The mainframe has been an island for quite some time because some people ignored the changes, while others ignored the mainframe. Both camps realized they were wrong, and now they are looking for relevant answers on how to maximize the benefits of mainframe technology. However, what really excites me is the passion and new energy I sensed in the mainframe community recently. It is a good time to be a mainframer. That’s why I started the Mighty Mainframe newsletter back in May.