Andrew Wig
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Andrew Wig is senior editor of TechChannel.
IBM Power11 to Launch With Full Range of Servers, Cloud Availability on Day 1
July 8, 2025
The hardware announcement centers on AI, hybrid cloud and zero planned downtime
PodcastsIT Social Hour: Life on the IBM Power Speaking Circuit
June 23, 2025
Click here to listen to the audio-only version Andy Wig: Hey everyone, welcome to IT Social Hour. We have made it to episode three. I have a fancy banner behind me now, so I guess it’s official. I’m Andy, Andy Wig. I’m the senior editor of TechChannel. And today we’re going to be talking about […]
ArticlesIBM’s z17 Embraces the Quantum Countdown With Safety in Mind
June 18, 2025
IBM cryptography expert Anne Dames outlines the new mainframe’s quantum-safe capabilities
ArticlesThe Team Effort That Led to the z17
June 18, 2025
The IBM z17’s 43 billion transistors, 24 million miles of wire and 18 layers of metal form a system capable of 35 billion transactions a day. It’s safe to say it took a team effort to build it. In fact, the process of creating IBM’s new mainframe, hitting general availability June 18, was so extensive […]
Articlesz17 Tries to Top the GOAT
June 18, 2025
IBM looks to keep the momentum going with its new mainframe and a focus on future use cases
ArticlesWhat’s Up at POWERUp
May 19, 2025
Kicking off its biggest event of the year, COMMON celebrates advances in hardware, software and talent development on IBM Power
ArticlesA Rare Education: Budding Mainframers Prepare to Carry the Torch
May 12, 2025
Students at the school, one of the few in the U.S. offering mainframe instruction, prepare to carry the torch
ArticlesIBM LinuxONE 5 Gets the Telum II Treatment
May 12, 2025
Tina Tarquinio, VP of product management for IBM Z and LinuxONE, speaks with TechChannel about the performance, security and cost savings of the offering, introduced last week
ArticlesAt 65, COMMON Keeps Growing
April 29, 2025
Manzoor Siddiqui, COMMON’s executive director, assesses the state of the IBM Power user group ahead of its largest event of the year
ArticlesHow to Make the Most of Your 2025 POWERUp Experience
April 18, 2025
COMMON’s LeAnn Taylor shares her tips for thriving at the upcoming Power conference, covering networking, education and the importance of enjoying yourself