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.
ArticlesGenerative AI and the Fast Track to Mainframe Skills
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
PodcastsBreaking the Legacy Myth and Building IBM i Unicorns: Early-Career Insights From Megan Olson
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
Press ReleasesIBM 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.
ArticlesHow the DBA’s Role Transforms in the Hybrid Cloud Era
November 6, 2025
Craig Mullins looks at the shifting environment facing DBAs, who are now tasked with navigating an increasingly interconnected digital landscape
McNelly: Reflections on TechXchange
November 4, 2025
Rob McNelly shares his thoughts on last month's conference, praising the event for a wide variety of offerings that got attendees our of their comfort zones
ArticlesUpcoming MSCS Webinar: How Communication Shapes Mainframe Culture
October 1, 2025
Leadership and performance psychologist Dr. Gloria A. Chance previews an Oct. 22 webinar from Making Our Strong Community Stronger, which will explore the profound ways communication impacts mainframe culture
ArticlesIn the Battle for Talent, Modern Development Environments = Happy Developers
September 26, 2025
To attract fresh talent and defy the skills gap, IBM i shops are embracing modern development environments like VS Code for IBM i
Articles2025 TechChannel Rising Stars Nominations Now Open
September 15, 2025
The program, created to recognize-up-and coming talent on IBM Z and Power platforms, is entering its fifth year
ArticlesEvolution of Mainframe Education: Part 4
September 10, 2025
In his annual recap of the Kyndryl Internship Program, Pat Stanard stresses the power of mentorship in ensuring a steady talent pipeline