Education, Skills and Training

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

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

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

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.

How the DBA’s Role Transforms in the Hybrid Cloud Era

Craig Mullins looks at the shifting environment facing DBAs, who are now tasked with navigating an increasingly interconnected digital landscape

McNelly: Reflections on TechXchange

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

Upcoming MSCS Webinar: How Communication Shapes Mainframe Culture

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

In the Battle for Talent, Modern Development Environments = Happy Developers

To attract fresh talent and defy the skills gap, IBM i shops are embracing modern development environments like VS Code for IBM i

2025 TechChannel Rising Stars Nominations Now Open

The program, created to recognize-up-and coming talent on IBM Z and Power platforms, is entering its fifth year

Evolution of Mainframe Education: Part 4

In his annual recap of the Kyndryl Internship Program, Pat Stanard stresses the power of mentorship in ensuring a steady talent pipeline

Attracting the Brightest and the Best: Vertali’s 2025 ‘New To Z’ Intake

Up to Code: A Modern Mainframe for Modern Developers

How familiar development environments are helping the mainframe meet early-career technologists where they are at