Are you a mentor or a mentee? In a recent SHARE presentation, Rosalind Radcliffe and Frank De Gilio, both IBM Distinguished Engineers, explained that mainframers — regardless of their experience level — should seriously consider being both.
If you’re wondering whether you really need a mentor, the
At his first SHARE event in August 1971, Aron Eisenpress made a connection that would set the tone for his next 40-plus years as a SHARE attendee, volunteer and, eventually, Board member.
At the time, Eisenpress was one of the systems programmers at Columbia University for an IBM System/360 Model 7
The mainframe is at the core of technology strategy in many industries, but critics often question whether it is still relevant. In this “Mainframe Matters” series, we’re examining some of the industries where the mainframe plays a critical role, and answering the question: Why does the IBM Z matter
One lingering question has persisted in conversations about the future of mainframe: What’s the best way to improve the perception of the industry in the eyes of younger IT talent so they see the mainframe as attractive as any other modern computing system?
Businesses today have the opportunity to introduce a mix of digital engagement and commerce technologies to transform their organizational activities, processes, competencies and models. At the center of this, the mainframe remains a key player.
The average corporation may have a z/OS mainframe ru
