Revenues from mainframes increased for the first time since the second quarter of 1992.

The other 70 percent comes from computers, and a large part of that from mainframes.

Some were interested simply in downsizing from mainframes and running the same software programs more economically on smaller machines.

The boxes are clearly aimed at data intensive applications downsizing from mainframes.

But it can only accept data from mainframes, not desktops.

They are used in the most advanced computers, from mainframes to laptops.

Personal computer sales were up, but revenues from mainframes and servers were both down.

The migration of work from traditional mainframes is also forcing change.

Now he directs industry research and trend analysis for software ranging from mainframes to personal computers.

Now, only half the company's revenue comes from mainframes: the new strategy means selling smaller machines, based on industry standard 'open' operating software.