what is mainframe

what is mainframe

Mainframe computer:

Mainframe computers are mainly used by large firms and government organizations to run their business operations. The Mainframe computer can be fit inside a large air-conditioned room because of its size. These computer are also very powerful. For example, IBM’s latest Mainframe z13 can process 2.5 billion transactions a day. Mainframes are used by large organizations for critical applications, massive data processing such as census, industry and consumer statistics, enterprise resource planning, and transaction processing.

Mainframe computers: Examples

• IBS’s z13

• Fujitsus ICL VME

• Hitachis Z800

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