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Introducing TechPulse, a Monthly Micro-Survey From TechChannel

Andrew Wig

January 5, 2026

TechPulse will provide a place for technologists on IBM Power and IBM Z to share their opinions and observations

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The z/OS Interface Ecosystem: Bridging Networks, Security, Automation and Development

Joseph Gulla

December 22, 2025

For the final installment of “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla catalogs the modern interfaces for networking and integration, security, monitoring and automation, and DevOps

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The Mainframe DBA: From Custodian to Strategist in the Age of Intelligent Automation

Craig Mullins

December 19, 2025

New models and tools mean database administrators can now focus less on routine tasks, and more on higher-level functions, Craig Mullins writes

Video

Accelerate Application Modernization With watsonx and z17 AI

December 18, 2025

In this webinar, experts from Novipro and Blair Technology Solutions dig into the new mainframe and its promise of enhanced speed, accuracy and automation When IBM unveiled the new z17 mainframe in 2025, the company doubled down on its AI mission, enhancing the hardware’s AI inference capabilities with the Telum II processor, optional Spyre AI […]

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Spyre AI Accelerator Now Available on Power11

Andrew Wig

December 16, 2025

The card became generally available Dec. 12, expanding on-premises inferencing abilities for organizations racing to operationalize AI

E-Books

2025 TechChannel Rising Stars

December 15, 2025

TechChannel recognizes early-career technologists who have already made outstanding contributions to the IBM Z and IBM Power ecosystems.

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A Matter of Trust: Why Your AI Strategy Needs a Librarian

Nathan Smith

December 11, 2025

Amid an AI “trust crisis,” Nathan Smith, who leads mainframe data replication strategy for customers at Kyndryl, writes about the ways the mainframe can help generative AI produce more reliable results

Articles

Navigating the Core: A Compendium of Traditional z/OS Interfaces

Joseph Gulla

December 8, 2025

For “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla provides an overview of the interfaces that every feature, software product and application development environment relies on to communicate.

Press Releases

IBM and AWS Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Agentic AI Across Industries

December 5, 2025

The companies are partnering on every layer of the AI stack as they unveil new innovations.

Articles

Generative AI and the Fast Track to Mainframe Skills

Andrew Wig

December 5, 2025

Meredith Stowell, VP of LinuxONE & Z Ecosystem at IBM, explains how generative AI tools are helping new mainframers get up to speed and beat the skills gap

Articles

Explaining Mainframe Security to Your CISO

Mark Wilson

December 4, 2025

Mark Wilson of Vertali explains how to help your CISO understand the threats that face the mainframe despite its reputation for security

Articles

New AIX and Availability Enhancements

Rob McNelly

December 3, 2025

Rob McNelly shares recent IBM news and notifications, including virtualization enhancements and security alerts

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Beyond the Basics: Advanced Capabilities for IBM i Agents

Adam Shedivy

Devansh Kumar

December 2, 2025

After explaining how to build agents for IBM i, IBM AI specialists Adam Shedivy and Devansh Kumar show how to transform those agents from useful tools into intelligent systems

Podcasts

Breaking the Legacy Myth and Building IBM i Unicorns: Early-Career Insights From Megan Olson

Charlie Guarino

December 1, 2025

Megan Olson, software engineer and product manager at Fortra, joins Charlie Guarino on “TechTalk SMB” to discuss the critical role of mentorship in the IBM i community and dispel myths about the platform

Articles

Building the Future With DevOps, CI/CD and Developer Tooling

Joseph Gulla

November 24, 2025

For “z/OS and Friends,” Joe Gulla shares his fascination with evolving software deployment practices

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ISVs Push Back Against zPDT Sunsetting

Andrew Wig

November 24, 2025

The platform allows ISVs to test their products on-premises in an emulated z/OS environment, but only for another 13 months

Articles

How to Build an AI Agent for IBM i

Adam Shedivy

Devansh Kumar

November 21, 2025

In this step-by-step tutorial, IBM AI specialists Adam Shedivy and Devansh Kumar show how to bring agentic AI from theory to practice

TLAForms: The Smarter Way to Create and Manage Forms on IBM i

Mike Schuett

November 20, 2025

TLAForms: The Easiest Way to Create, Manage, and Deliver IBM i Forms In the fast-paced world of business operations, efficiency and reliability are paramount. For companies utilizing IBM i systems, managing forms and documents is a critical yet challenging task. TLAForms, by TL Ashford, is software designed to streamline document creation, management, and distribution. This […]

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Protecting Your IBM Power Environment: Expert Insights on Cybersecurity and Malware Defense

November 20, 2025

Fortra’s Sandi Moore, Mike Davison and Tom Huntington address the latest threats and solutions

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Understanding Power Supplies for Power Systems: Updated for Power11

Jaqui Lynch

November 18, 2025

Jaqui Lynch discusses power distribution units, IBM server requirements and the energy levels needed to support both

Press Releases

ASPG Announces Release of MegaCryption PC V2.3

November 18, 2025

The latest release delivers a significant upgrade to MegaCryption-PC’s security, flexibility and performance

E-Books

Mainframe Security: The Future Is Here

Reg Harbeck

November 17, 2025

Press Releases

Rocket Software Unveils Next Evolution of DevOps Tools to Bridge IT Skills Gap Across Core IT Systems

November 14, 2025

The advances deliver AI-driven insights, deeper automation and more intuitive workflows.

Press Releases

IBM Delivers New Quantum Processors, Software and Algorithm Breakthroughs

November 14, 2025

At the annual Quantum Developer Conference, IBM unveiled fundamental progress on its path to delivering both quantum advantage by the end of 2026 and fault-tolerant quantum computing by 2029.

Press Releases

IBM Study: Chief Data Officers Redefine Strategies as AI Ambitions Outpace Readiness

November 14, 2025

The findings suggest that while chief data officers are at the helm of this transformation, many say their data is still not ready to unlock AI’s full potential.

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