IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast

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 Clo...

“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 bec...

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. ‌ Join host Natalie Brooks Powell and special guest Thomas Macaulay, Curriculum Manager at IBM Center for Clo...

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...

The IBM Center for Cloud Training announces the new certification: IBM Cloud for SAP. Professionals who earn their IBM Cloud for SAP certification will learn how to transform businesses, including: When to implement SAP on IBM Cloud: Scenarios for migrating existing SAP workloads to IBM Cloud Compute and storage considerations for SAP on IBM Cloud Networking and security solutions

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 pas...

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 f...

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 Clou...

Watch ICCT’s upcoming TechXchange webinar about the curriculum changes in IBM Cloud Professional Developer and discover how to help build a better cloud. Learn about updates in the developer curriculum, reducing the study time to approximately 15 hours down from 55 hours, with about half as many courses as before. And the content isn’t just shorter; it has been restructured to be more aligned with...

Dave Cole remembers his first encounter with the TSO TEST command, back during the mid-1970s. “I said to myself, I can do better,” he recalls, concluding, “I did better.” Four decades later, ColeSoft z/XDC is the benchmark of assembler tools, relied on by IBM Z developers worldwide for analyzing code. z/XDC continues to evolve -- and it’s helping train the next generation of IBM Z talent. “It’s ex...

Delivered with a Blue Bow: Unboxing the IBM z16 Rack Mount “When ours rolled into the warehouse, it had a blue bow on it,” Jim Fyffe recalls with a chuckle. He’s not kidding; the IBM z16 rack mount is a special machine. This new system is designed with sustainability in mind.  It’s the same IBM z16 with the Telum processor, and the security and reliability of IBM z16, but in a rack, delivered in a...

With the sudden onset of AI, data threats have changed and increased in velocity almost overnight.  “This wave of change is going be a lot faster than some of the previous waves that have hit technology,” says PKWARE CTO Jason Dobbs. “It's important that everybody hits this head on, almost immediately.”  PKWARE has used AI and machine learning for years.  Listen and learn how PKWARE and IBM c...

The Importance of Advocacy in Building a zSystems Career  “Advocacy is all about sharing,” says Mainline Information Systems' Dusty Rivers – and he walks the talk. Dusty has been an advocate throughout his entire career. As an IBM Lifetime Champion for zSystems, he’s inspiring a new generation of zSystems professionals. Join IBM advocacy leader Shari Chiara as she and Dusty discuss the ongoin...

In this webinar, we look at what happened when one IBM Director earned IBM Cloud certification – and challenged his team to follow. Learn how they exceeded expectations and what they hope to gain from certification.

No one knows more about IBM Cloud for VMware solutions than IBM.  Learn how to design, build, and run VMware environments efficiently in the IBM Cloud. Find out about this latest specialty certification from the award-winning IBM Center for Cloud Training.

In February, we discuss ICCT’s newly streamlined Study Jam for one of the most in-demand roles in Cloud. It’s the fastest, easiest way to prepare for your certification exam.

Data migration doesn’t have to be daunting.  A modern Web interface can help reduce friction, making the process faster, easier, and more productive.  With tools like the IBM Transparent Data Migration Facility (TDMF) for z/OS, scrolling through green screens is a thing of the past. Join 21st Century Software’s Brandon Wilkie and Chris Hartley, and IBM’s Fiona King, as they take a deep dive into w...

Running to the Mainframe: Modernization Without Disruption “I ran to the mainframe,” Rocket Software CEO Milan Shetti says with a chuckle, recalling his journey to the IBM zSystems platform.  “Mainframe is the backbone of so many industries, and it’s the greenest platform out there.”  After decades pioneering IT innovations, Shetti joined Rocket in 2020 with a mission of driving modernization with...

When UNICOM ’s Michelle Harris started her career in the IBM zSystems world 30 years ago, women were a rarity.  Today there are boundless opportunities for women on the zSystems platform, but nurturing them requires dedicated attention.  Programs like IBM Z Xplore and innovations like Zowe are making zSystems more accessible and more attractive.  From recruiting talent, to developing skills, to na...

12 certifications in 11 months. Learn one IBMer’s philosophy for continually learning thru training and certifications. 

When it’s time to go beyond cloud basics with a deeper technology dive, it’s easy to certify as an IBM Cloud Technical Advocate. Learn more about what it takes to get your IBM Cloud Technical Advocate certification on our latest Tech TV episode on September 15.        This program features a discussion on the IBM Cloud Technical Advocate training curriculum and certification. It features a discuss...

Security Engineer is one of the most highly sought-after job roles in the Cloud industry. Learn more about this profession and how to become an IBM Cloud Security Engineer on our upcoming TechTV Episode, September 19. Natalie Brooks Powell - Strategy & GTM Leader IBM Center for Cloud Training  James Belton - Office of the CTO, IBM Center for Cloud Training

IBM Cloud Advocate is the gateway to cloud computing – and for many people, to a new career. Watch our next episode of Tech TV on October 20th, to hear how two IBMers working at different jobs in different countries pursued the same cloud certification. Natalie Brooks Powell - Strategy & GTM Leader, IBM Center for Cloud Training Julius Okwo , CISSP - Security Compliance Leader Ronald Wagner -...

  Powering Modernization in the Financial Services Industry with IBM zSystems The IBM zSystems platform is leading digital modernization in the financial services industry, offering superior value and performance. Finwave is at the forefront of this transformation, including factoring, leasing, banking, securities, consumer credit, compliance, and more. Hear how Finwave is helping clients integrat...

Ransomware is real. Years of ever-increasing cyberattacks have made cyber resiliency top-of-mind. Chances are your most-important data resides on your IBM zSystems platform. How do you protect it? Architectural concepts around air-gapped, third data copies — sometimes referred to as “safe harbor” or “cyber vault” — have become very popular. Join us as we dive deep on how cloud object storage can p...