The Need for Mainframe Skills Is Only Growing. Help Spread the Word.
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Marc Smith, education programs consultant at ProTech, shares observations on mainframe hiring and the need for more learning opportunities
Press ReleasesMarist University and IBM Launch Innovation Incubator with IBM z17
September 22, 2026
The new Innovation Incubator will prepare students across fields of study to lead in a rapidly evolving digital economy.
ArticlesEyeing the ‘Future of Work,’ AWS Expands Kiro for Students Program
September 11, 2026
AWS seeks to encourage structured thinking and practical training by getting its agentic development tool in front of more students
Articles2026 Rising Stars Nominations Are Now Open
September 4, 2026
The TechChannel initiative recognizes those who are new to their platform but are already making an impact
ArticlesREXX Execution Explained: Explicit, Implicit and Batch
September 4, 2026
New-to-Z systems engineer Stephen Johnston explains the three primary ways to run REXX on z/OS, something that's not immediately obvious to new mainframers
The AI Natives Are Coming. What Kind of Technologists Will They Be?
August 31, 2026
Dana Woods, an educator and technology integration specialist, sees first-hand how AI is shaping young minds; he shares his observations on IT Social Hour
PodcastsAn IBM Bob Early Adopter Shares Tips and Tricks
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Rael Rodning, principal intelligent operations architect at Evolving Solutions, joins Andy Wig on IT Social Hour to share guidance on token efficiency, context management, security and more
ArticlesIBM’s Mainframe Certificate Course Is Full of Surprises, Even for a ‘Grayframer’
July 7, 2026
Veteran mainframer Bruce McKnight discovers the value of re-examining platform fundamentals with fresh eyes
PodcastsAvoiding the AI Cognitive Atrophy Trap
June 19, 2026
Data and AI expert Dr. Fern Halper goes on IT Social Hour to discuss what organizations need to be considering as machines take over human cognitive tasks
ArticlesHow COMMON Is Positioning Itself for the Next Generation
June 12, 2026
User group President Peggy Tuttle and Executive Director Manzoor Siddiqui discuss efforts to attract new members and the decision to co-locate NAViGATE with IBM TechXchange