Podcasts about ibm z

This episode features Geoffrey Decker, an instructor in Computer Science at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) and a firm believer in quality over quantity when teaching programming. Geoffrey encourages getting students “down and dirty into the programming” — not just teaching theory or showing pictures — so they truly “program and really test their skills.” His goal? Geoffrey wants students to learn so well that “they can teach themselves advanced techniques.” Advice to educators: His message is clear: “No teacher of programming should just be a droner. Don't drone — bring your enthusiasm and a solid, positive attitude to teaching.” This mindset transformed his tough Assembler class into an engaging experience that sparked students' interest to sign up for and continue with advanced Mainframe courses. Don't miss the rapid-fire questions at the end — you won't believe how many vinyl LPs and CDs he owns! If you guess right, let me know!! 

In der Videoepisode 84. sind unsere Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher live auf dem Train the Boss Event. Gemeinsam mit dem Gast Christian Daser von der IBM geben sie spannende Einblicke in das Thema: Train the Boss: Mensch, Strategie & Technik

Rosemary Wang and Michael Kosir (developer advocates at HashiCorp, an IBM Company) discuss new releases like Vault and Nomad on IBM Z and LinuxONE, Nomad 1.10, and HCP Vault Radar as well as updated features to HCP Boundary and the Terraform Enterprise provider. Podcast Notes - https://www.ibm.com/new/announcements/ibm-vault-self-managed-for-z-and-linuxone-and-ibm-nomad-self-managed-for-z-and-linuxone-generally-available - https://www.hashicorp.com/en/blog/nomad-1-10-adds-dynamic-host-volumes-extended-oidc-support-and-more - https://www.hashicorp.com/en/products/vault/hcp-vault-radar - https://developer.hashicorp.com/hcp/docs/boundary/configure-ttl - https://github.com/hashicorp/terraform-provider-tfe/releases/tag/v0.65.0

This episode features Scott Piersall, a lecturer at the University of North Florida's School of Computing. Scott's journey into academia is anything but traditional—after high school, he had no plans to attend college. But after years of experience in the industry, he discovered a passion for teaching and is now pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on machine learning. The lifelong learning takeaway? Keep your mind and options open—to new ideas, new directions, and new possibilities. Scott encourages his students to be bold, reminding them: “The answer is always No until you ask.” His message to mainframe professionals thinking about moving into academia is just as clear: “Don't hesitate! Go for it—it's fun and deeply rewarding!” 

In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses need platforms that don't just keep up—they need ones that drive them forward. IBM Z and LinuxONE rise to this challenge by combining open-source flexibility with enterprise-grade performance, security, and resiliency. By leveraging open technology solutions, these platforms are empowering industries around the world to innovate at scale.One of the most exciting developments in this space is the collaboration between Canonical—the company behind Ubuntu—and IBM. Together, they're bringing the power of Ubuntu to IBM Z and LinuxONE, unlocking new opportunities from traditional strongholds like banking and finance to emerging sectors.In this episode you will you'll gain fresh perspectives and real-world examples of how this partnership is driving success across industries, helping organizations modernize with agility and confidence by leveraging their current investment. Stay ConnectedBe part of the conversation! Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group to explore the latest blogs, events, videos, and more from IBM Z partners and innovators.And don't forget to subscribe to z/Action!Each month, we spotlight some of the world's most innovative companies and how they're driving success with IBM Z.

Text für SP & Veröffentlichung: In der 83. Episode sind Wolfram Greis und Gabriele Milanese von der EMA (European Mainframe Academy) zu Gast. Sie geben unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das Thema "Schulung auf den modernen Mainframe mit der EMA".

In der 82. Episode sprechen Heidi und Tobias über die 3 größten Ernüchterungen von 2024 und über ihre Wünsche für 2025.

In this episode we talk to George Chudyk lecturer of Computer Science in Bergen Community College, New Jersey. His best advice is, “If you think of something you want to do, if you envision a solution to a problem, just do it! If you get 50 errors, fix the first two, run it again, fix the 2nd, 3rd, run it again and just try it out”! Listen to a lecturer who disputes textbooks and will tell you why! Resources Lecture 6 - Discover IBM Z Xplore Hear from Monica Siegel and George Chudyk a lecturer in Bergen Community College as they discuss the benefits of IBM Z Xplore and how to leverage this learning platform to teach about mainframes in the classroom. Listen to an educator with hands-on experience! Visit the IBM Z Educator Hub User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for IBM Z educators to find the latest communications, news and events, as well as collaborate and network. Check out technical lecture's, blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here Subscribe to “The z/Education!” Podcast. Each month we talk to IBM Z Educators from around the world on their success stories, journeys and their best practices. 

Interskill Learning is the most awarded, widely delivered, and IBM-credentialed mainframe workforce training solution in the industry. It addresses critical mainframe skills gaps and empowers teams with scalable, cost-effective, on-demand access to an extensive, multimodal training resource-all year round.Join us as we explore how to build a strong skills pipeline and sustain the vitality of the mainframe workforce. Hear from the exceptional CEO of Interskill Learning- Darren Surch, as he reveals how targeted training can help leaders and developers overcome challenges and drive a new era of mainframe innovation. Whether you are a seasoned tech professional or simply curious, this episode is your roadmap to future-proofing your mainframe workforce!ResourcesTo learn more about Interskill Learning, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

Dr. David Woolbright Emeritus Professor of Computer Science talks about his passion for teaching programming languages and how he made learning assembler interesting and fun!! His best advice “Be excited about what you're teaching and, if you're excited, the students will be excited!”. The biggest surprise reveal is that in his retirement he is a writer of mystery novels!  Listen to this fascinating episode about his journey as an educator and an author! Resources Dr. David Woolbright's - The Punctilious Programmer Visit the IBM Z Educator Hub User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for IBM Z educators to find the latest communications, news and events, as well as collaborate and network. Check out technical lecture's, blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join hereSubscribe to “The z/Education!” Podcast. Each month we talk to IBM Z Educators from around the world on their success stories, journeys and their best practices. 

In der 81. Episode ist Daniel Ruffet von der IBM zu Gast. Er gibt unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das Thema "Mainframe in der Schweiz".

Virtel Web Suite is a powerful and highly scalable solution designed to extend the life and usability of legacy mainframe business applications—while cutting costs and simplifying infrastructure.According to Sebastian Dewar, CTO of Virtel, “It empowers application developers to create a modern web user interface (UI) experience with a no-code, drag-and-drop tool that requires no prior knowledge of web technologies. This approach not only simplifies the modernization process but also significantly reduces costs and saves valuable time, as seen with many of our customers.”Virtel's Screen Redesigner takes modernization a step further by focusing on enhancing the user experience without requiring a complete overhaul of the application. It offers a fresh, modern look and feel, providing developers with a seamless and intuitive experience.As Dewar further explains, “Mainframes are the backbone of critical business applications, and they must be seamlessly integrated into the broader IT ecosystem. APIs are the key to achieving this integration to stay relevant in today's digital landscape.”Tune in to discover how cloud, security, and artificial intelligence are driving the future of mainframe modernization—according to the experts at Virtel.ResourcesTo learn more about Virtel, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

In this episode, Systemware CEO Frankie Basso shares insights on developing the next generation of mainframe talent. With over four decades of experience in creating content management services for the IBM Z platform, Systemware is dedicated to cultivating a new wave of professionals. Basso emphasizes the critical importance of establishing a skills pipeline and explains how they introduce new recruits to the potential of the mainframe. He also highlights the key skills they prioritize during training. Tune in to learn how Systemware guides recruits in understanding the mainframe's capabilities, what essential skills they focus on first, and how their development progresses – including the one aspect that often surprises new mainframe professionals.Resources Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here. Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z. 

Episode 4: Our guest for this episode of The z/Education! Podcast is Professor LeRoy Hardy, a lecturer at the University of North Texas, College of Business. As an alumnus of UNT, he's thrilled to teach IBM Z at his alma mater. One of his best-known practices is incorporating IBM Z Xplore into his teaching. According to Professor Hardy, "IBM Z Xplore is an excellent opportunity for students to explore various aspects of mainframe technology, enjoy the learning process, and spark their curiosity to dive deeper." Don't miss this insightful episode! 

In der 80. Episode ist Katja Schneider von der IBM zu Gast. Sie gibt unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das EnergiZ-Programm der IBM.Podcast "The Billion Transaction Machine - Das Kleine 1x1 Des Mainframes"Spotify: https://lnkd.in/d7nDsARbApple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/dbdKZQQklisten on web: https://lnkd.in/d9wsfiU4

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Max Romanik is joined by Meeta Vouk, VP of Product Management AI and Analytics at Teradata and Former Director Product Management and Development AI for IBM Z, to discuss the critical aspects of AI governance, ethical implementation, and bias mitigation. Meeta shares insights from her extensive experience in developing AI solutions while addressing key challenges in hallucination prevention and regulatory frameworks.

“Customers are demanding faster time-to-market, and faster responses.  They want more flexibility in the way that they can process payments,” says Ray Caradine, ACI Worldwide's product director. ACI has been helping clients manage payments workloads on the mainframe for decades, so they know where the ecosystem is heading. “We see IBM Z in the context of resilience and availability,” Caradine continues. “It's actually running in a data center where people can see it and touch it and control it.” More than ever, up-time, reliability, and security make the mainframe an ideal payments platform. Listen to learn how AI will analyze payments data to detect fraud and support custom-usage models -- and how Linux will help meet regulatory requirements and enable hybrid solutions.  Resources Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here. Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z. 

“IBM Z is the only platform we run on,” says Bob Biggs, an engineer with Altera Digital Health. “It's always up, and it's always available.”  When one of their clients moved to a Web-based platform, it was vital that Altera's HealthQuest medical-records solution continue to access data from the secure, reliable mainframe. Altera responded with a faster, more-efficient solution utilizing TCIP/IP and CICS that provides near-instantaneous communication between server and mainframe.  Listen for a deep technical dive into how Altera implemented this solution for their client – and how Linux containers might soon increase data speeds from milliseconds to nanoseconds.ResourcesTo learn more about Altera, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

“Teaching is not just about delivering content, but it's also about understanding and responding to the student needs!" Listen to this inspiring conversation with Germanas Samrickis an IBM Z educator from Lithuania as he passionately shares about how education can have profound impact on a person's life and shaping their future and broadening the horizons. What about “Butter Chicken and Snowboarding”? Well.... you don't want to miss this episode of z/Education Podcast!

In der 77. Episode geben unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das Thema "Wie informieren wir uns"

In der 76. Episode ist Patrik Maeyer vom GDV zu Gast. Er gibt unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in die aktuellen Themen der Deutschen Versicherungswirtschaft.

The mainframe data landscape isn't pretty. “It's a mess,” admits Jesse Sedler, 1touch's product VP.  “It's sprawled. It's all over the place. You have sensitive data on the mainframe that folks want to unlock and start using. They could be using that data in all sorts of places. A single record could be modified and copied and changed, and a thousand copies could be made.” 1touch is in the business of bringing order to data sprawl, making sure the right people have access to the right data at the right time through contextual visibility. Mainframe Security Posture Management equips organizations with a dashboard that details where critical data resides, and what options are available to control access. Listen to learn how MSPM and ContextualAI can help security experts and RACF administrators maintain a compliance posture that simplifies the audit process – and how up-front data discipline prevents costly rework of AI models.ResourcesTo learn more about 1touch, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

A conversation with IBM Z educators around the world about their journeys, success stories, best practices and more!

In der 75. Episode geben unsere Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in die Themen der ceCMG-Konferenz „Mainframe-Technologien“

Electric VC lineup: ​Erica Duignan Minnihan, Founder & General Partner at Reign Ventures, ​Adam Mastrelli, Partner at Woodstock Fund US, Carolina Rojas, Principal at Distributed Ventures, Austin Flon, Portfolio Development Leader at IBM Ventures. In this special edition for IBM Z Day, selected StartUp Investors will be answering questions on topics related to how a startup improves its investibility while solving for security and data privacy.  Supported by ⁠Fidelity Private Shares | Equity Management Solutions⁠ cap table/data room platform helping startups with incorporation, 409a valuations, equity management, and modeling tools for future fund raises. Mention ‘PrimeTimeVC' for 20% off!

In der 73. Episode geben unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das Thema "Youngsters bei der ivv: Nachwuchssorgen gibt es nicht!"

Data volumes are always increasing, and that can cause bottlenecks. “Typically, our customers come to us because they run into a wall,” says Alebra Technologies CTO Bill Yeager. “They have a lot of data that they need to move within a certain window. Pretty soon, you've run out of time.” Alebra creates more time for mainframe customers. Bypassing traditional TC/IP, its solution enables rapid data access without affecting production. “We offloaded as much as possible from z/OS, so the processor could do the least amount of work to retrieve the data,” Yeager continues.  “With our Parallel Data Mover, a customer can access large amounts of data at any time of the day without impacting production work.” Listen to learn how faster data distribution improves security and compliance -- crucial advantages as AI becomes more important for enterprises across every domain, including on-prem systems, hybrid cloud, and off-prem cloud.ResourcesTo learn more about Alebra, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

In der 72. Episode geben unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das Thema "Erfolgsfaktoren für gute Teams" und welche Werkzeuge es gibt, unterschiedliche Charaktere zusammenzubringen.

In der 71. Episode geben unseren Experten Heidi Schmidt und Tobias Leicher spannende Einblicke in das Thema "Nachhaltigkeit und Wiederverwendung auf dem Mainframe".

Tool-sprawl is a major headache. “When you look at the amount of automation tools out there, it's literally hundreds of different ones,” says Stonebranch CTO Peter Baljet.  “You can't manage each one individually. Service, Orchestration, and Automation Platforms can do the automation themselves, with everything on that one back plane, so you don't have to watch every tool individually.” Stonebranch brings a quarter-century of workload automation experience to SOAP, helping clients integrate the z/OS platform into the hybrid landscape. Listen to learn how SOAP is empowering business users as citizen automators, and where generative AI might be taking workload automation. ResourcesTo learn more about Stonebranch, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

On this episode of the Six Five In The Booth, host Steven Dickens is joined by IBM's Tina Tarquinio, VP, Product Management, IBM Z and LinuxOne, for a fascinating conversation on integrating AI with the mainframe, a cornerstone for modern IT infrastructure. This discussion delves into IBM's recent advancements and predictive insights into future developments. Their discussion covers: The crucial role of the mainframe in hybrid cloud environments How IBM Watsonx Code Assistant for Z is revolutionizing application modernization with AI The introduction of Watsonx Assistant for Z, enhancing productivity through conversational AI and generative AI technologies The synergy between semiconductors like Telum and the mainframe in powering AI A look back at IBM's recent earnings strength and forward-looking non-promissory insights into next year's refresh  

Data-Centric Security: Protecting the Mainframe“Data-centric security follows two principles,” explains Felix Rosbach, Comforte's product VP. “Protect the data as early as possible, and then deprotect only when it's absolutely necessary.” Comforte has been safeguarding mainframe data for more than 20 years. As threats grow, so does the challenge of effective cybersecurity. “Companies want to share data on the mainframe,” Rosbach continues. “They want to use it, they want to analyze it, they want to work with it, which results in a situation where you need to not only consider security on the mainframe itself, but also systems where the data is moving.” Listen as we explore how encryption and tokenization can form an effective perimeter for mainframe data without limiting access -- including the looming impact of AI technology. ResourcesTo learn more about Comforte, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

“Time is ticking once you receive an instant payment,” says Thorsten Völkel, CEO of PPI AG. “You only have ten seconds for the round trip, sending the instant payment to the receiving bank and getting back a notification, and then sending back a notification to your customer.” Speed is about to become very important in the European Union, where instant payments will become mandatory this year.  The IBM Z platform is uniquely suited for rapidly processing such transaction volumes.  PPI AG is a market leader in payment solutions; their instant-payments engine is helping institutions who depend upon IBM Z to comply with the new EU regulations.  Listen for a deep dive into instant payments on IBM Z, from market and regulatory requirements to technical solutions -- including design, infrastructure, cryptography, and AI.ResourcesTo learn more about PPI AG, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

Data belongs on the mainframe, and new modernization tools are making it easier to give the right people access. “Everyone has an analyst who's not a technical user that needs to get to the data,” explains Greg Weinheimer, product manager with Cloud Software Group's ibi business unit.  “We take care of that piece, and they can just worry about analyzing the data.” Given that 70% of the world's data resides on mainframes, connectivity is a critical consideration for hybrid environments – and much more.  As ibi product marketing manager Hannah Knox says, “Mainframes are vital for the future of our world.”  Listen and learn how keeping data on the IBM Z platform improves accuracy, compliance, and security, while promoting skills development and accommodating AI advances. To learn more about ibi and Cloud Software Group, visit them on the web.  Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

“Speaking about financial institutions, up-time is really important,” says Sapiens senior system programmer Giora Bar. “If you want a system that actually never fails, I would take the mainframe.” Over four decades, he's seen first-hand how IBM Z plays a pivotal role in maintaining operational stability and efficiency. That's why 92 of the world's top 100 banks rely on mainframes to host their core systems. Giora and Sapiens eMerge Unit VP Mordi Tzamit join us to explore the advantages of mainframes, best-practice methodologies, and why financial institutions continue to rely on the IBM Z platform. Listen to hear their views on innovation and modernization prospects for 2024!To learn more about Sapiens International, visit them on the web.  Learn more about Sapiens and IBM Z here, and more about Sapiens eMerge here.Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

“The world is running on COBOL,” says IBM's Tom Ross, aka Captain COBOL.  He's not exaggerating: Some 220 billion lines of COBOL process $3 trillion worth of commerce every day – and 1.5 billion new lines are written each year. Modernization is constant, and that can present challenges when the time comes to compile updated programs.  “When programs don't get touched for a period of time, they become forgotten,” observes Jim Rahm, co-founder of Source Recovery. “You can't fix the problem if you don't have the source.” Recovering COBOL source code is his business. If you love COBOL, this deep-dive into source-code forensics is a must-listen!To learn more about COBOL source-code recovery, visit Source Recovery on the web.Visit IBM on the web for more information about our COBOL products. Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

Dave Cole remembers his first encounter with the TSO TEST command, back during the mid-1970s. “I said to myself, I can do better,” he recalls, concluding, “I did better.” Four decades later, ColeSoft z/XDC is the benchmark of assembler tools, relied on by IBM Z developers worldwide for analyzing code. z/XDC continues to evolve -- and it's helping train the next generation of IBM Z talent. “It's exciting to get younger people coming around,” Dave says. “We can generate some real excitement once we get somebody who's committed to that direction.” Listen and hear where z/XDC is headed next … Antarctica, perhaps?To learn more about ColeSoft and z/XDC, visit their website.  Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more  updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.And don't forget IBM Z Day, coming on October 18. Join this one-say online event to learn the very latest about innovation from IBM Z, spanning AI, hybrid cloud, quantum-safe security, and more. Register here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

Our recent podcast with Len Santalucia delves deep into the ever-changing mainframe security landscape. We discuss how z/OS is the ultimate platform for sensitive data and has been for 40 years making it a prime target for those with malicious intent. Len identifies insider threats as one of the top security concerns for IBM Z, while providing insights into the best practices for actually protecting the data.

This week on This Week in Enterprise Tech, host Lou Maresca and co-hosts Curt Franklin and Brian Chee explore the key takeaways from the 2023 Black Hat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences. They discuss the proliferation of AI, especially in relation to security. Guest Michael Amori, CEO of Virtualitics, talks about how AI is impacting data analytics and access. Curtis Franklin shares highlights from Black Hat and DEFCON 2023, noting generative AI was the dominant theme across both events. He breaks down differences between classic and generative AI models, quantifying risk, and other topics like IoT/OT security. IBM revealed Code Assistant for IBM Z, an AI code translation tool that can convert legacy COBOL code to Java. The hosts reflect on converting other legacy code, and the risks of AI-generated code. Michael Amori explains how Virtualitics is using AI and data visualization to help enterprises explore and understand their data, serving as an "AI assistant" for analysts. He discusses responsible and ethical AI, maintaining privacy, the need for explainability, and Virtualitics' tools like Network Extractor. Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin Guest: Michael Amori Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast kolide.com/twiet panoptica.app

This week on This Week in Enterprise Tech, host Lou Maresca and co-hosts Curt Franklin and Brian Chee explore the key takeaways from the 2023 Black Hat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences. They discuss the proliferation of AI, especially in relation to security. Guest Michael Amori, CEO of Virtualitics, talks about how AI is impacting data analytics and access. Curtis Franklin shares highlights from Black Hat and DEFCON 2023, noting generative AI was the dominant theme across both events. He breaks down differences between classic and generative AI models, quantifying risk, and other topics like IoT/OT security. IBM revealed Code Assistant for IBM Z, an AI code translation tool that can convert legacy COBOL code to Java. The hosts reflect on converting other legacy code, and the risks of AI-generated code. Michael Amori explains how Virtualitics is using AI and data visualization to help enterprises explore and understand their data, serving as an "AI assistant" for analysts. He discusses responsible and ethical AI, maintaining privacy, the need for explainability, and Virtualitics' tools like Network Extractor. Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin Guest: Michael Amori Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast kolide.com/twiet panoptica.app

This week on This Week in Enterprise Tech, host Lou Maresca and co-hosts Curt Franklin and Brian Chee explore the key takeaways from the 2023 Black Hat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences. They discuss the proliferation of AI, especially in relation to security. Guest Michael Amori, CEO of Virtualitics, talks about how AI is impacting data analytics and access. Curtis Franklin shares highlights from Black Hat and DEFCON 2023, noting generative AI was the dominant theme across both events. He breaks down differences between classic and generative AI models, quantifying risk, and other topics like IoT/OT security. IBM revealed Code Assistant for IBM Z, an AI code translation tool that can convert legacy COBOL code to Java. The hosts reflect on converting other legacy code, and the risks of AI-generated code. Michael Amori explains how Virtualitics is using AI and data visualization to help enterprises explore and understand their data, serving as an "AI assistant" for analysts. He discusses responsible and ethical AI, maintaining privacy, the need for explainability, and Virtualitics' tools like Network Extractor. Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin Guest: Michael Amori Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast kolide.com/twiet panoptica.app

This week on This Week in Enterprise Tech, host Lou Maresca and co-hosts Curt Franklin and Brian Chee explore the key takeaways from the 2023 Black Hat and DEF CON cybersecurity conferences. They discuss the proliferation of AI, especially in relation to security. Guest Michael Amori, CEO of Virtualitics, talks about how AI is impacting data analytics and access. Curtis Franklin shares highlights from Black Hat and DEFCON 2023, noting generative AI was the dominant theme across both events. He breaks down differences between classic and generative AI models, quantifying risk, and other topics like IoT/OT security. IBM revealed Code Assistant for IBM Z, an AI code translation tool that can convert legacy COBOL code to Java. The hosts reflect on converting other legacy code, and the risks of AI-generated code. Michael Amori explains how Virtualitics is using AI and data visualization to help enterprises explore and understand their data, serving as an "AI assistant" for analysts. He discusses responsible and ethical AI, maintaining privacy, the need for explainability, and Virtualitics' tools like Network Extractor. Hosts: Louis Maresca, Brian Chee, and Curtis Franklin Guest: Michael Amori Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-enterprise-tech. Get episodes ad-free with Club TWiT at https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Miro.com/podcast kolide.com/twiet panoptica.app

Delivered with a Blue Bow: Unboxing the IBM z16 Rack Mount “When ours rolled into the warehouse, it had a blue bow on it,” Jim Fyffe recalls with a chuckle. He's not kidding; the IBM z16 rack mount is a special machine. This new system is designed with sustainability in mind.  It's the same IBM z16 with the Telum processor, and the security and reliability of IBM z16, but in a rack, delivered in a configuration for clients who want a smaller footprint and more co-location options.  Listen in as Jim Fyffe and Scott Rudin of Evolving Solutions share their experiences with one of the very first IBM z16 rack mount units: what installation was like, and how their customers are responding -- including a preview of AI capabilities and LinuxONE compatibility. Visit IBM on the web for more information about IBM z16 rack mount and LinuxONE Rockhopper 4 rack mount; to explore more about flexible-compute capabilities watch Big Innovation in a Smaller Footprint.To learn more about Evolving Solutions, visit their website.  Also be sure to view Evolving  Solutions' IBM z16 rack mount installation video; reach out to Evolving Solutions to learn more or to schedule a visit.|Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

With the sudden onset of AI, data threats have changed and increased in velocity almost overnight.  “This wave of change is going be a lot faster than some of the previous waves that have hit technology,” says PKWARE CTO Jason Dobbs. “It's important that everybody hits this head on, almost immediately.”  PKWARE has used AI and machine learning for years.  Listen and learn how PKWARE and IBM collaboratively protect sensitive data, and how you can begin to prepare for the latest round of oncoming threats.For more information about IBM Z security, visit IBM security solutions on the web: https://www.ibm.com/z/security. To learn more about PKWARE security solutions, please visit their website, https://www.pkware.com, and the PK Protect product page, https://go.pkware.com/pk-protect-for-z/os_dra. And be sure to join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here: https://www.ibm.com/community/z/usergroups/isv-ecosystem/join. Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

On this week's Microsoft Cloud Executive Enablement Series episode, host Sarah Maston, Director of Global Partner Development, is joined by Richard Baird, Vice President, and Global CTO Core Enterprise and zCloud for Kyndryl, and Stanley Wood, Distinguished Engineer and CTO of the Kyndryl Microsoft Alliance. Richard is responsible for developing, integrating, and testing the IBM Z and IBM i service capabilities and offerings available from Kyndryl. For over two decades, Stanley has led dramatic transformations in technology infrastructure, creating substantial value for Kyndryl, IBM, and clients. In this episode, Sarah, Stanley, and Richard discuss the three archetypes of mainframe estates, app modernization for the mainframe, and being part of a migration path for all customers. In This Episode You Will Learn: Why mainframes are part of enterprise customer's mission-critical infrastructure in the cloud era A holistic or realistic approach for those with mainframes App modernization opportunities connecting mainframes to Microsoft Cloud Some Questions We Ask: What are Z and I "midrange"? What architectural environment do they live in? Why is mainframe migration difficult? Resources: View Richard Baird on LinkedIn View Stanley Wood on LinkedIn View Sarah Maston on LinkedIn Watch the full video episode on YouTubeDiscover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts Download the Transcript Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Importance of Advocacy in Building a zSystems Career “Advocacy is all about sharing,” says Mainline Information Systems' Dusty Rivers – and he walks the talk. Dusty has been an advocate throughout his entire career. As an IBM Lifetime Champion for zSystems, he's inspiring a new generation of zSystems professionals. Join IBM advocacy leader Shari Chiara as she and Dusty discuss the ongoing mission of evangelizing mainframe innovation, modernization, and the growing career opportunities on the zSystems platform. “The legacy I want to leave is making people successful in the area where I started,” Dusty says, “and leaving it better than when I got into it.” For more about the IBM Champions program and Mainline Information Systems, visit IBM and Mainline online. For more on IBM zSystems modernization, visit the IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Center. And be sure to join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs are innovating the IBM zSystems platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more. Join here. Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM zSystems.

Data migration doesn't have to be daunting.  A modern Web interface can help reduce friction, making the process faster, easier, and more productive.  With tools like the IBM Transparent Data Migration Facility (TDMF) for z/OS, scrolling through green screens is a thing of the past. Join 21st Century Software's Brandon Wilkie and Chris Hartley, and IBM's Fiona King, as they take a deep dive into what it takes to scope, plan, and execute a data-migration project – and how powerful DevOps tools contained in IBM z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF) accelerates plug-in development.For more about like the IBM Transparent Data Migration Facility (TDMF) for z/OS and the IBM z/OS Management Facility (z/OSMF) visit 21st Century Software and IBM online. Learn more about z/OSMF here. For more on IBM zSystems modernization, visit the IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Center.And be sure to join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs are innovating the IBM zSystems platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more. Join here. Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM zSystems.

In this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, Steven Dickens is joined by Bryan Foley, Worldwide Sales Director for IBM Cloud. His team helps define the major approaches to help clients meet their toughest challenges in a hybrid multicloud world. Bryan has served in numerous technical, management, strategy, and product management positions during his career at IBM, much of which was spent in IBM Systems and IBM Z. This included leading the initiative to bring the LinuxONE system to market. During this inspirational and informative conversation, Bryan shares his career arc with IBM, his long-standing commitment to the military and recent retirement from the U.S. Army, and a fun look at how Linux's Tux the penguin came to be. This is one conversation you won't want to miss!

Podcast with Gautam Siwach and Jin Vanstee ! Speaker - Marcel Mitran, is an IBM Fellow. In this Podcast we listen to Marcel's thoughts about how to add Next-Level Security & Stability to Your Cloud Infrastructure and stay sustainable.We will learn about Green IT and about security directly from the inventor of Hyper Protect. Transform Your Application and Data Portfolio with Innovative Solutions from IBM LinuxONE. Private and Secure. Flexible Compute. Agile Deployment. and 99.999% Availability.What is LinuxOne ? IBM LinuxONE is an enterprise-grade Linux® server with a unique architecture designed to meet the needs of mission-critical workloads for regulated Industries Linux on IBM Z is the collective term for the Linux operating system compiled to run on IBM mainframes, especially IBM Z and IBM LinuxONE servers. Similar terms which imply the same meaning are Linux on zEnterprise, Linux on zSeries, Linux/390, Linux/390x, etc. Trusted Premium Cloud Services While Accelerating Value.

Standing in for the now-possibly-unbanned Peter Enrico, Scott Chapman is in the virtual studio to give us a fresh batch of insight into how IBM Z users can get the most from their systems. We learn that sometimes exceeding your goals is *not* a good thing, and that recompiling code to take advantage of new features isn't always as simple as hitting the big green "recompile" button.  Learn more at https://www.pivotor.com