Data belongs on the mainframe, and new modernization tools are making it easier to give the right people access. “Everyone has an analyst who's not a technical user that needs to get to the data,” explains Greg Weinheimer, product manager with Cloud Software Group’s ibi business unit.  “We take care of that piece, and they can just worry about analyzing the data.” Given that 70% of the world’s data resides on mainframes, connectivity is a critical consideration for hybrid environments – and much more.  As ibi product marketing manager Hannah Knox says, “Mainframes are vital for the future of our world.”  Listen and learn how keeping data on the IBM Z platform improves accuracy, compliance, and security, while promoting skills development and accommodating AI advances. 

To learn more about ibi and Cloud Software Group, visit them on the web.  

Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.

Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

Learn more at the Flash Jam exam prep session for certification as an IBM Cloud Professional Architect v6, our most popular certification. This webinar will help prepare you to succeed on the certification exam. 

• An explanation of the 66-question, 90-minute certification 
• 60 flashcard questions that may appear on the exam
• An opportunity to take the Professional Architect v6 exam for FREE

Learn more about becoming certified when you tune in.

“Speaking about financial institutions, up-time is really important,” says Sapiens senior system programmer Giora Bar. “If you want a system that actually never fails, I would take the mainframe.” Over four decades, he’s seen first-hand how IBM Z plays a pivotal role in maintaining operational stability and efficiency. That’s why 92 of the world's top 100 banks rely on mainframes to host their core systems. Giora and Sapiens eMerge Unit VP Mordi Tzamit join us to explore the advantages of mainframes, best-practice methodologies, and why financial institutions continue to rely on the IBM Z platform. Listen to hear their views on innovation and modernization prospects for 2024!

To learn more about Sapiens International, visit them on the web.  Learn more about Sapiens and IBM Z here, and more about Sapiens eMerge here.

Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.

Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

Be inspired and learn from the example of two IBM Champions who boosted their careers by stretching beyond their current skill sets to learn something new and certify as IBM Cloud Professional Architects.

Join us for a conversation with Laticia Carrow and Janet Sun as we explore:

• Tips for passing the certification exam
• The power of IBM study materials and community programs
• How to join the IBM Cloud Advocate study group for extra focus

This episode is hosted by Natalie Brooks Powell, Go-to-Market Leader for the IBM Center for Cloud Training and Libby Ingrassia, Program Director for IBM Champions. IBM Champions are clients, partners, and influencers who are the ultimate advocates for IBM technologies.

After the webinar, replays are available here.

“The world is running on COBOL,” says IBM’s Tom Ross, aka Captain COBOL.  He’s not exaggerating: Some 220 billion lines of COBOL process $3 trillion worth of commerce every day – and 1.5 billion new lines are written each year. Modernization is constant, and that can present challenges when the time comes to compile updated programs.  “When programs don’t get touched for a period of time, they become forgotten,” observes Jim Rahm, co-founder of Source Recovery. “You can’t fix the problem if you don’t have the source.” Recovering COBOL source code is his business. If you love COBOL, this deep-dive into source-code forensics is a must-listen!

To learn more about COBOL source-code recovery, visit Source Recovery on the web.

Visit IBM on the web for more information about our COBOL products. 

Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more.  Join here.

Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.

The Flash Jam exam prep session for certification as an IBM Cloud Technical Advocate was a hit at the IBM TechXchange conference in Las Vegas. Now, learners who did not attend TechXchange conference or who want a refresher, can get the same useful tips and tricks for certification in the same convenient one-hour format. Attendees will see:

• An explanation of the 66-question, 90-minute certification exam
• 60 flashcard questions that may appear on the exam
• An opportunity to take the Technical Advocate exam for FREE

Learn more about this foundational Cloud certification when you tune in.

Cloud computing never stops changing. And cloud professionals are always growing and learning as the industry evolves. IBM Center for Cloud Training recently updated one of our most popular certifications: IBM Cloud Professional Architect. So, get ready to get updated on the new curricula.
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Join host Natalie Brooks Powell and special guest Thomas Macaulay, Curriculum Manager at IBM Center for Cloud Training, to learn what you need to know.
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• Learn how the Professional Architect exam (which is now v6) has been revised to better align with the day-to-day job role
• Discover new concepts, best practices, and the latest advances in IBM Cloud
• Find out more about the value of certifying to increase your skills and knowledge

Move your career forward. Don’t miss the Professional Architect webinar.Cloud computing never stops changing. And cloud professionals are always growing and learning as the industry evolves. IBM Center for Cloud Training recently updated one of our most popular certifications: IBM Cloud Professional Architect. So, get ready to get updated on the new curricula.
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Join host Natalie Brooks Powell and special guest Thomas Macaulay, Curriculum Manager at IBM Center for Cloud Training, to learn what you need to know.
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• Learn how the Professional Architect exam (which is now v6) has been revised to better align with the day-to-day job role
• Discover new concepts, best practices, and the latest advances in IBM Cloud
• Find out more about the value of certifying to increase your skills and knowledge

Move your career forward. Don’t miss the Professional Architect webinar.

The learning begins when the IBM Center for Cloud Training discusses two upcoming study jams:  IBM Cloud for Technical Advocate and IBM Cloud for SAP Specialty.  Take advantage of  these two great certifications and utilize the full power of IBM Cloud. 

• IBM Cloud Technical Advocate Watch Party: Join our learning community for a Study Jam replay and the opportunity for live discussion with IBM Cloud experts. 
• IBM Cloud for SAP Specialty Study Jam: Prepare to earn your credentials now, so you’ll be ready as SAP moves from on-premises workloads to the cloud.

Jason McGee, CTO of IBM Cloud, discusses how industry leaders make innovation happen in their changing markets and where these transformations will take us next. Tune in for a lively conversation on trends that are emerging for businesses and for individuals, for technical and non-technical workers. Led by Natalie Brooks Powell, GTM Leader for the IBM Center for Cloud Training, this episode will focus on the future of Cloud including:

• The amount of data that will be in the Cloud
• The impact of Cloud on where people will work
• Gaming and video streaming in the Cloud
• Storage and security in the Cloud.
• The importance of training for jobs in the Cloud

Because one thing’s for certain. The future of computing will be Cloud.

Watch the April 27th  episode of IBM Community Webinar to learn how one IBMer joined a Study Jam and earned her certification within weeks. Join the IBM Center for Cloud Training’s Natalie Brooks Powell, Go To Market Leader, as she interviews IBM Account Executive Kelly Dlabaj about her certification journey.  

In this episode you’ll learn:

• Study hints and best practices 
• How and why to access past Study Jam replays
• Tips and tricks for taking a certification exam