Sine Nomine Associates Inc.

Sine Nomine Associates Inc. Founded in 2000 - Sine Nomine Associates provides OpenAFS, Mainframe, design consulting and support
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05/22/2026

21-May-2026 - OpenAFS 1.8.16 - Maintenance release for UNIX/LinuxOpenAFS 1.8.16 is the next release in the current stable series of OpenAFS releases for UNIX/Linux systems. It fixes a bug that had caused Linux 6.17 clients to not see filename changes made on other clients; adds packaging support for Amazon Linux; adds support for Linux mainline kernels through 7.0; and works around an issue where client utilities (e.g., 'fs', 'bos') on macOS Apple CPUs would crash on startup (by distributing the x86_64 version of the utilities and relying on Rosetta for ex*****on); as well as other minor improvements.

We hope you may join us at the 2026 VM Workshop in Virginia Countdown: 23 days until the VM Workshop, June 10 – 12.Key d...
05/19/2026

We hope you may join us at the 2026 VM Workshop in Virginia
Countdown: 23 days until the VM Workshop, June 10 – 12.
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Registration open: https://vmworkshop.org/register.shtml

Hotel Block Expires on 5/25: https://vmworkshop.org/2026hotl.shtml

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Richmond, VA 23220

Registration is open for the 2026 European Broadcom Mainframe Technical Exchange! This year's event will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, from April 21 - 23. Register today to reserve your spot.

According to Gartner research a lot of companies are finding it less expensive to move to mainframes today.
05/05/2026

According to Gartner research a lot of companies are finding it less expensive to move to mainframes today.

: Serious Linux VMs will enjoy big iron – if you can learn to love lock-in risks and skills challenges

04/16/2026

OpenAFS 1.8.16pre1 is the first beta for the next stable release of OpenAFS for UNIX/Linux systems. It fixes a bug that had caused Linux 6.17 clients to not see filename changes made on other clients; adds support for Linux mainline kernels through 7.0; and works around an issue where client utilities (e.g., 'fs', 'bos') on macOS Apple CPUs would crash on startup (by distributing the x86_64 version of the utilities and relying on Rosetta for ex*****on); as well as other minor improvements.

For more information:

Read the 1.8.16pre1 release notes
Go to the distribution page

Sinenomine Associates data center services, improve cooling efficiency with COOLIf your PUE is 1.6 imagine how everyone ...
04/13/2026

Sinenomine Associates data center services, improve cooling efficiency with COOL
If your PUE is 1.6 imagine how everyone would feel if it was 1.2 within three months.
By: Sine Nomine Associates Inc.
April 13, 2026 - PRLog -- PUE calculations have focused on data center cooling efficiency based on the server side of the equation. The facilities side of the equation has been ignored because plant equipment rarely changes. Cooling infrastructure lasts for decades and is not easily relocated. We are flipping the PUE on its head with a revolutionary approach based on material science, giving the facilities side a way to help get that PUE closer to the magic 1 to 1 ratio.

In short, we want to help you get the recognition for the genius you bring to the table every day.
Our proprietary COOL material, coupled with our COOL service, takes a novel approach to increasing the efficiency of cooling systems in data centers. After decades of research, our engineers and scientists proudly present a plethora of tactics to amplify existing cooling strategies. At a recent conference, an IBM executive summarized: "This should be in every single data center, period!"
Our inert plenum-safe COOL material shifts timing of the cooling system output within each cooling phase to heighten the cooling effect, this extends the cushion time in an outage event and increases redundancy of the system itself. Coupled with other strategies, the CRAC setpoint can be increased. Depending on data center design, this results in savings of up to 30% of electricity costs, along with other savings like reduced maintenance.

Our COOL Process
After gathering information from your current facility, operations and equipment capability, we establish a baseline. Your data feeds our proprietary process, which models, visualizes, and simulates, permutations of cooling improvement strategies. Our machine learning system calculates your power savings based on various improvement options. You may select your optimum configuration.
Our service may be conducted 100% remotely. Neither travel expenses nor non-employee access privileges to your network are required. Our material is easy to install or reconfigure, it is lightweight. No need to go through the hassle of getting passes and capturing biometrics for badge access, your team can simply follow the plan and install this as time permits.

Early Adopters: Save More and Get Ahead

COOL sharpens your competitive edge: it allows you both to lower your expenses and to underbid anyone else. As power grids max out, cost for data center electricity is expected to skyrocket locally and globally, new taxes may apply soon, and data centers could become useless whenever more power cannot be procured. Therefore, get ahead of the curve with COOL.
It's easy to get started, with one of the fastest returns on investment ever seen.
You may use our website contact form to get started; we look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sine Nomine principal engineer associates have been recognized as IBM champions for 2026By: Sine Nomine Associates Inc. ...
04/09/2026

Sine Nomine principal engineer associates have been recognized as IBM champions for 2026
By: Sine Nomine Associates Inc.
April 8, 2026 - PRLog -- Sine Nomine Associates is pleased to announce,

Two of our principal engineer associates have been recognized by IBM with their IBM champion award for 2026.

The IBM Champions program recognizes individuals who make extraordinary contributions to IBM communities by sharing their knowledge and expertise and by helping nurture and grow the community. IBM sent the following message to our Principal Engineer Michael MacIsaac and Principal Engineer Neale Ferguson:

Congratulations, you are IBM Champions!

After reviewing and evaluating your contributions to the IBM technology community over the past 12 months, IBM is happy to announce that you have been selected as an IBM Champion for 2026.

This recognition is awarded based on your contributions for the 2025 calendar year. The IBM Champion designation is for a 1-year term, and may be renewed by IBM annually, provided you demonstrate continued community engagement and contributions. Your IBM Champion status begins now and will run through December 2026.

Sine Nomine Associates' Margarete Ziemer writes:

"I am proud to inform the community that both Neale Ferguson and Michael MacIsaac have been recognized as IBM Champions. Neale has received this award in multiple years. Sine Nomine Associates (SNA) was formed around supporting OpenAFS and helping to bring Linux on z Systems to life. SNA remains dedicated to advancing and supporting open-source software while integrating world class services from private providers into today's complex hybrid ecosystems. This is a stellar example of our continuing our dedication to support the system after next."

Please visit our website to find more information on our services for IBM mainframes and Open-source software support services.

Sine Nomine Associates delivers a wide variety of custom-tailored offerings for open source solutions for those customers who wish to add or improve features.

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