The Planet Mainframe team attended the SHARE conference in Kansas City. This year’s event was a whirlwind of insightful conversations, networking opportunities, and exciting announcements that will shape the future of the mainframe community.
The connections made at conferences like SHARE are the lifeblood of our community and the conversations are a testament to the collaborative spirit that drives the mainframe world forward.
In addition to connecting with old friends, we had the pleasure of meeting several new companies and vendors who are making waves in the industry. We look forward to exploring potential collaborations and keeping you updated on their developments.
At our booth, we had the pleasure of interviewing some of our most popular writers and industry leaders. We talked security and mainframe with Mark Wilson and Andy Penlington from Vertali. Peter Enrico from Pivotor talked about mainframe performance tuning, and Derek Britton energized the COBOL conversation. Brian Marshall and Milt Rosberg from Vanguard Integrity Professionals joined us to discuss security and the partner-customer relationship. Anthony (Tony) Anter and Jeremy Hamilton from BMC reflected on the sessions at SHARE, and talked about trends and the future of mainframe technology.
These conversations were nothing short of enlightening. We delved into a range of topics, from emerging technologies and industry trends to personal insights and predictions for the future of mainframe computing. We can’t wait to share these interviews with you in the coming weeks. Stay tuned to our podcast channel—these episodes promise to be both informative and inspiring!
Tuning Letter Acquisition
At SHARE, we also excitedly shared some big news: Planet Mainframe acquired Cheryl Watson’s Tuning Letter! This acquisition is a significant step forward for us as we continue to expand our resources and offer even more value to our community. The Tuning Letter has long been a trusted source of in-depth analysis and insights into performance tuning and optimization for mainframes, and we’re thrilled to integrate its expertise into our offerings. The next edition drops this month and we have a special offer for new subscriptions before September 1, so don’t miss out!
Look out for more details on how this acquisition will benefit you and enhance our content. Ready to sign up? Start your subscription here.
What’s Next?
As we settle back into our routine, we’re buzzing with excitement about the upcoming content and opportunities that emerged from SHARE. We’re also gearing up for our next events:
COBOL and Db2 Month – September at Planet Mainframe.com
IDUG EMEA in Valencia, October 27-31: We’re looking forward to diving into the latest DB2 developments and engaging with the European database community. If you’re attending, be sure to connect with us!
GSE in UK, November 4-7: We’re thrilled to be exhibiting at this key event, where we’ll showcase our latest offerings and continue building relationships within the mainframe world.
GSE UK Promo: As a thank you to our Planet Mainframe subscribers, we’re offering a special 10% discount on registration for GSE UK! Simply enter the code PlanetMF2024 in the voucher field when you register to receive your discount. It’s our way of saying thank you for being a part of our community..
Keep an eye on our blog and podcast for the latest interviews, industry insights, and more information about the Tuning Letter acquisition. We’re committed to bringing you the most relevant and valuable content to support your mainframe journey.
A huge thank you to everyone who made SHARE in Kansas City such a memorable event. We’re looking forward to continuing the conversations and collaborations that started there. Until next time, stay tuned and stay connected!
Amanda Hendley is the Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe and Co-host of the iTech-Ed Mainframe User Groups. She has always been a part of the technology community having spent eleven years at Technology Association of Georgia and six years at Computer Measurement Group. Amanda is a Georgia Tech graduate and enjoys spending her free time renovating homes and volunteering with SEGSPrescue.org in Atlanta, Georgia.