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Counting the Benefits Part 2: IBM Z and the Global Economy

Reg Harbeck

January 17, 2022

In Part 1 of this article, I set the stage for recognizing that the IBM Z mainframe has many relevant differentiators that need to be specifically accounted for in RPFs and cost-benefits analyses in order to create a fair playing field where implicit strengths of the mainframe are not assumed as being part of other […]

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Learning AIX and IBM i: Courses, Tracks and Certifications

Rob McNelly

December 7, 2021

As I made my way across the country from the ocean, to a campsite in the woods, to a cabin along a lake during my latest camping adventures, I realized that I had not answered a question I had received. I was asked “Are there some courses or tracks or certifications you would recommend if […]

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Open Mainframe Project Mentorship, COBOL and IBM Z Skills

Brianna Boecker

November 19, 2021

Mainframe and COBOL are not things of the past as some might believe. They’re important tools for businesses and organizations to use for progression into the future. The Open Mainframe Project Mentorship Program understands this, which is why it encourages mentees to expand their knowledge of IBM Z technology and contribute to simplifying the process […]

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Open Mainframe Project Holds Second Annual Open Mainframe Summit

Tori Montbriand

November 2, 2021

On Sept. 22 – 23, 2021, following last year’s inaugural conference, the Open Mainframe Project held its second Open Mainframe Summit. The virtual event brought together many members of the mainframe community, from students to hobbyists, seasoned professionals to new engineers, developers and educators. Together, speakers and attendees were able to share their insights, connect with […]

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Elizabeth K. Joseph on Being a Developer Advocate and the Future of Mainframe Technology

Reg Harbeck

September 1, 2021

Reg Harbeck: Hi. This is Reg Harbeck and today I'm here with Elizabeth K. Joseph who is a developer advocate at IBM and an increasingly well-known mainframer. I've kind of gotten to know her through various social media outlets and such. Elizabeth—Liz, I guess I can call you—tell us, how did you end up on the […]

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