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SUMMARY:Webinar: Reimagining Mainframe Delivery with a People-First Approach
DESCRIPTION:As one of the UK’s leading financial services groups with £1.2 trillion in total assets under management\, Legal & General (L&G) faced a series of regulatory obligations and increasing customer demands. But the firm was operating on the same mainframe systems it had used since the 1990s. L&G needed to revitalize its mainframe resource allocation and rules\, delivery processes\, and SDLC tooling. But how? \nJoin us for a live webinar to learn how L&G reimagined its mainframe experience with a people-first approach. By enlisting PopUp Mainframe and Delphix by Perforce\, L&G did just that — and more. They reduced development cycle times and improved developer experience\, reduced manual deployments and code contention\, ensured environments were available with high-quality data\, and empowered their teams with modern IDEs. \nIn this webinar\, you’ll hear directly from L&G\, PopUp Mainframe\, and Delphix on transforming mainframe engineering and: \n\nImproving delivery cycle times from development to deployment.\nCreating new mainframe environments in minutes.\nImproving quality significantly\, with early vulnerability and code contention detection and automated high-coverage unit tests.\nAdapting their mindset to maximize innovation with a new toolset.\n\nDon’t miss this opportunity to learn about an innovative approach that your business can take to mainframe engineering. Register today. \nRegister for your region at the links below \nAPAC at 10am SGT – https://hubs.li/Q02_C9v20\nEMEA at 10am GMT / 11am CET – https://hubs.li/Q02_C9HJ0\nNorth America at 12 pm CST – https://hubs.li/Q02_C9Pk0 \n 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/webinar-reimagining-mainframe-delivery-with-a-people-first-approach/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group Meeting - Deal with growing cybersecurity risks and do Real-time and after-the-event IMS analytics\, all at the same time
DESCRIPTION:Virtual IMS User Group Meeting – Deal with growing cybersecurity risks and do Real-time and after-the-event IMS analytics\, all at the same time \nPresented by Sahil Gupta and Santosh Belgaonkar\, BMC \n\n\nIn this session\, the speakers will discuss how IMS organizations worldwide can address the growing risks posed by cybersecurity issues by enhancing their cross-platform cyber defense capabilities. They will explore strategies such as leveraging up-to-the-second alerting\, compliance auditing\, and tracking IMS Database read operations for Full Function and Fast Path databases\, as well as monitoring update\, insert\, and delete actions. Additionally\, they will share insights on how IMS customers can perform real-time and after-the-event analytics on one of their most valuable assets: their IMS data.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-meeting-february/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250223
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250228
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250129T201505Z
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SUMMARY:SHARE Washington DC 2025
DESCRIPTION:SHARE Washington\, D.C. provides attendees with access to the latest enterprise IT news\, key focus areas\, prominent industry leaders and product highlights on emerging technologies all in one space over five days. \nVisit Planet Mainframe at booth 422!\nMore details here.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/share-washington-dc-2025/
LOCATION:Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center\, 201 Waterfront Street\, National Harbor\, MD\, 20745\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250319T024806Z
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SUMMARY:Call for Speakers: CMG Impact 2025
DESCRIPTION:CMG Impact 2025 is looking for dynamic speakers to share insights on IT performance\, capacity planning\, AIOps\, observability\, and digital transformation. The conference takes place June 5 and 6 in Natick\, Massachusetts. \nSpeaking at CMG Impact is an opportunity to showcase your expertise\, connect with industry leaders\, and share best practices through case studies\, technical sessions\, and interactive discussions. \nTopics include performance and capacity planning\, AIOps\, mainframe modernization\, cloud and hybrid IT\, DevOps\, SRE\, and emerging technologies. \nSubmit your proposal by March 21: Apply Here \nFor sponsorship and speaking opportunities\, contact us for details.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/call-for-speakers-cmg-impact-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250325
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
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SUMMARY:2025 European Mainframe Technical Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for our 2025 European Mainframe Technical Exchange in Prague\, Czech Republic March 25-27. \nThe Mainframe Technical Exchanges (MTE) are technical educational events that give you direct access to Broadcom Mainframe experts and your peers. These three-day events include how-to sessions\, product roadmaps\, demos\, and hands-on labs. You’ll have the opportunity to provide feedback into the future of Broadcom solutions and share your best practices and challenges.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/2025-european-mainframe-technical-exchange/
LOCATION:Prague\, Czech Republic\, Prague\, Czech Republic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250319T024936Z
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SUMMARY:CMG Be Curious Series: A Conversation with Anoush Najarian
DESCRIPTION:Join CMG for a special CMG Be Curious Series session with Anoush Najarian\, a leader in performance engineering and advocate for innovation in tech. In this engaging conversation with moderator Rich Byrnes\, Anoush will share insights from her career\, discuss the evolving landscape of performance and reliability\, and offer practical advice for IT professionals. \n📅 Date: Thursday\, March 27\, 2025⏰ Time: 10 AM ET📍 Location: Zoom Register Here \nAnoush brings a unique perspective on observability\, AI-driven automation\, and building resilient systems\, along with insights on leadership and career growth. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting out\, you’ll leave with fresh ideas and inspiration.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/cmg-be-curious-series-a-conversation-with-anoush-najarian/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250402T190350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T190444Z
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SUMMARY:Next Virtual CICS Meeting: CICS and Security
DESCRIPTION:CICS and Security\n\n\n\n\nAn introduction into CICS Security. This session focuses on how to secure CICS within RACF. How does security work within CICS? How do you configure it? What’s the SIT parm? This 45-minute session is a basic intro into how to secure CICS and will provide pointers on how to go forward and review your own CICS configuration. \n \n\n\nLeanne Wilson\nSenior Technical Delivery Manager / Senior Security Consultant \n\nWith more than 13 years’ experience in mainframes\, systems engineering and cybersecurity\, I lead Vertali’s mainframe technical delivery of security and infrastructure projects. My role is to help Vertali clients and their teams around the world to secure\, protect and optimize their mainframe infrastructure and related applications. \nMy role includes supervising and supporting mainframe trainees as part of our New To Z (NTZ) initiative. I am a passionate advocate for mentoring\, education\, and giving back to the mainframe community. I recently became Conference Manager for Guide Share Europe (GSE) UK – the essential IT knowledge network. \nAn ISACA Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)\, I completed an MSC in cybersecurity in 2023. I regularly speak and present technical sessions at industry events\, and write articles for channels such as SHARE’d Intelligence\, Planet Mainframe and TechChannel.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/next-virtual-cics-meeting-cics-and-security/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
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SUMMARY:The Countdown Is On… Register Now for IBM Z Day: Special Edition 🚀
DESCRIPTION:⏰ The countdown is on… for something SO BIG it only happens every 3 years🔥🔥🔥! Don’t miss our IBM Z Day: Special Edition(SE) 1-day virtual mega-event on April 8th and be one of the first to see the future of mainframes up close. Catch 150+ speakers | 3 tech tracks | hands-on demos. Go deeper with technical sessions designed for all levels to advance your expertise. Skill up\, badge up & join thousands of participants from 165+ countries. \n        🚀 🚀 Register now >> ibm.biz/ibmzday2025-se \nUnveiling the Future of Mainframe Technologies:\n✨ Experience the future of mainframes and get an exclusive look at the newest innovations from IBM Z. \n✨ Connect with the experts behind these technologies & explore what’s possible with next generation capabilities. \nElevate your career and badge up!\n🎓 Earn up to 4 new industry-recognized IBM digital skills badges: \n\nAI & Data\nSecurity\nIBM Z Foundations Level 1\nIBM Z Foundations Level 2 (Intermediate)\n\n  \nExplore 3 content-rich technical learning tracks:\n▶  IBM zNext – Experience cutting-edge enterprise computing with IBM zNext\, featuring up to 8x AI processors per core for unmatched scale\, performance\, and security. Discover innovations behind the systems powering 70% of global transactions. \n▶  AI & Data – Unlock the potential of AI+ with IBM Z. Drive growth while securing data\, scaling AI with minimal performance impact. Harness mainframe data for predictive modeling and AI-driven insights across industries. \n▶  App Dev & IT Ops – Maximize productivity with AI-driven tools that streamline operations\, boost developer efficiency\, and enhance code quality. Learn how clients save 80% of developer time with accelerated incident resolution. \nThe clock is ticking and momentum is building – Don’t miss IBM Z Day: Special Edition! \n        \n       ⚡⚡ Register today >>> ibm.biz/ibmzday2025-se  
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/the-countdown-is-on-register-now-for-ibm-z-day-special-edition-%f0%9f%9a%80/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250423T170000
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SUMMARY:CMG AI & Mainframe Regional Event – April 23\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Location: IBM Canada Software Lab\, 8200 Warden Ave.\, Markham\, ON L6G 1C7Date: April 23\, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET \nJoin CMG’s AI & Mainframe Regional Event\, an exclusive in-person gathering focused on the intersection of Mainframe and Artificial Intelligence. Hosted at IBM Markham\, this one-day event will feature expert presentations\, real-world case studies\, and interactive discussions on how AI is transforming mainframe operations\, security\, and application development. \nSponsored by IBM and Broadcom Mainframe Software \nDon’t miss this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and peers driving AI innovation in the mainframe space. \nRegister Here
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/cmg-ai-mainframe-regional-event-april-23-2025/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250319T025625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T025625Z
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SUMMARY:GSE UK Virtual Conference 2025: Mainframe@60: The Diamond Anniversary of Digital Dominance
DESCRIPTION:This will be held between Tuesday\, 29 April 2025\, and Thursday\, 1 May 2025. \nhttps://conferences.gse.org.uk/2025V/ \nRegistration for the GSE UK Virtual Conference 2025 will be free for ALL attendees\, a testament to our commitment to your professional growth. We also understand that not everyone can attend every session\, so we’re making the session videos available for free to GSE members and non-member delegates for two months after the conference\, ensuring everyone can benefit from this event. 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/gse-uk-virtual-conference-2025-mainframe60-the-diamond-anniversary-of-digital-dominance/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250423T151817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T203047Z
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SUMMARY:WLM Performance and Re-evaluating Goals Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This 4 day virtual workshop taught by Peter Enrico (sometimes joined by Scott Chapman) will give you a deeper understanding of WLM functions and abilities. You will learn considerations for re-evaluating goals over time and how to better monitor\, tune\, and control how WLM manages your workload. \nRegister to join us May 12 – 16\, 2025\, for this online workshop. Registration Deadline: April 28\, 2025. \n  \nA Week of Reviewing Your Own Data \nPrior to class\, you’ll receive instructions on what data to bring from your own systems. Then\, during the workshop\, you’ll spend the week conducting a basic system performance Health Check® using your own data. If you haven’t done a Health Check® recently\, or if you have lingering performance questions\, this is the perfect opportunity for guided instruction\, hands-on analysis\, and expert feedback from Peter Enrico\, a leading zArchitecture performance expert. \nYou’ll leave this workshop having completed an actual WLM performance analysis. No other z/OS performance seminar\, workshop\, or conference provides the same level of value and analysis. \n\nThis workshop is for you if: \n\nYou want to evaluate your current WLM Service Definition and goals.\nYou want to ensure your WLM setup is optimal for your environment.\nYou’re an experienced performance analyst seeking deeper insight into WLM.\nYou’re a novice or new to z/OS performance and need a strong foundation.\nYou want expert WLM performance management advice.\nYou want to spend a week learning and improving your own system’s performance.\n\n  \nWhat You’ll Learn \n\nYou’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of WLM functions and capabilities. Through hands-on analysis of your WLM Service Definition and real system measurements\, you’ll learn:\nWhen and how to revisit and refine your WLM goals\nHow to monitor\, tune\, and control WLM to manage workloads effectively\nHow to leverage additional WLM functions for system management and workload balancing\nThis isn’t just about service classes and goals—you’ll explore WLM constructs like enclaves and application environments\, and how these can benefit your workloads.\n\n\nWorkshop Overview \n\nUnderstanding how WLM works is the first step in optimizing your environment. This workshop covers:\nWLM basics and workload management strategies\nInternal WLM algorithms used to address response time delays and velocity goals\nHow WLM handles CICS\, IMS\, WebSphere\, DB2\, SAP R/3\, ADABAS\, IDMS\, and more\nAdvanced use of service classes\, goals\, and WLM performance controls
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/wlm-performance-and-re-evaluating-goals-workshop/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T130000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Mainframe User Group: CICS Featuring Ezriel Gross
DESCRIPTION:  \nEzriel Gross is a principal solutions advisor for Rocket Software\, specializing in IBM CICS tools. He was formally the CEO of Circle Software (acquired by Rocket Software in 2018)\, where he specialized in hands-on classes and consulting in CICS\, Db2 and MQSeries. Ezriel was a Gold Consultant for many years and is currently an IBM Champion. His specialties include web services\, web support\, performance/tuning\, monitoring\, internals\, CICSPlex SM\, DevOps and Liberty as they relate to CICS. He recently co-architected the Rocket CProf product\, a tool that captures CICS trace without running in a CICS region.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-mainframe-user-group-cics-featuring-ezriel-gross/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250319T025328Z
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SUMMARY:CMG Impact 2025 – June 5-6 in Natick\, Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:CMG Impact 2025 is a premier event for IT performance\, capacity planning\, AIOps\, observability\, mainframe modernization\, and digital transformation. Over two days\, industry experts\, practitioners\, and technology leaders will share insights through keynotes\, technical sessions\, and case studies covering the latest trends and best practices. \nJoin the conversation\, expand your network\, and gain actionable strategies to optimize IT performance and innovation. \nLearn More
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/cmg-impact-2025-june-5-6-in-natick-massachusetts/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250613
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20241121T144935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250531T145438Z
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SUMMARY:IDUG NA 2025
DESCRIPTION:IDUG is happening in Atlanta this year for the 2025 North America Db2 Tech Conference! Workshops and Hands-On Labs available at no additional cost. \nCome see Planet Mainframe at our booth for special treats! \nLearn more about IDUG NA 2025 here.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/idug-na-2025/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Atlanta\, 265 Peachtree Street\, Atlanta\, GA\, 30303\, United States
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250529T182239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T182308Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | From Root to Leaf—Managing Index Splits in Db2
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Saurabh Pandey\, Lead Product Manager\, BMC \nIndexes are the heart of efficient SQL and access path in Db2 for z/OS. But when they become bloated due to page splits\, they can quietly eat away at your performance\, escalate CPU usage\, and increase locking contention. If your insert-heavy application is facing throughput drops\, it’s time to ask: Are index splits your silent killer? \nIn this presentation\, we’ll break down \n\nHow Db2’s B-tree index splitting works (leaf\, non-leaf\, and root)\nWhy splits can drastically affect performance\nHow to monitor\, control\, and prevent them in modern Db2 (12/13)\nBest practices for DBAs and architects\nConfiguration tricks and tuning tips\n\nRegister Here!
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-from-root-to-leaf-managing-index-splits-in-db2/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250619T133000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250514T175136Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T194503Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual User Group: From Root to Leaf - Managing Index Splits in Db2 featuring Saurabh Pandey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a collaborative session of the Db2 for z/OS Virtual User Group—an open forum for practitioners\, architects\, and DBAs to share knowledge\, explore new features\, and discuss best practices for managing Db2 in modern mainframe environments. Whether you’re optimizing performance\, planning migrations\, or exploring the latest capabilities in Db2 12 or 13\, this session provides a space to connect with peers\, learn from experts\, and stay current on the evolving Db2 landscape. All experience levels welcome! \n \n  \nSaurabh Pandey\, BMC Software Ltd \nSaurabh works as a Lead Product Manager at BMC Software. He recently received “IBM Champion 2024” badge. He has over 18 years of progressive experience in product management\, people management\, managing product development\, quality assurance\, SQL Performance on IBM Z and Db2 database administration. Currently collaborates with BMC’s cross-functional teams to build product roadmap with feature prioritization\, backlog grooming\, epic creation\, helping go-to-market and enablement. He is experienced agile project manager\, using SCRUM. Has been a Db2 for z/OS DBA in the beginning of his career. He has completed Professional Certificate in Product Management from ISB\, has an masters in electronics and an MS in consultancy management from BITS Pilani. He has keen interest in face reading\, astrology and body language. \nTwitter: https://twitter.com/SkpRudra \nLinked In: www.linkedin.com/in/saurabhkpandey
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-user-group-from-root-to-leaf-managing-index-splits-in-db2-featuring-saurabh-pandey/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250624T123925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250624T123925Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Register for the \nVirtual Mainframe Technical Exchange\n\n\n\n\n\nAs a Mainframer challenged with managing increasing workloads\, applications\, and complexity\, what can you do to stay ahead and work smarter? \n  \nAt the Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchange\, you can raise your questions and challenges and learn about new capabilities and processes that will enable you to succeed. Connect with our Engineers and Product Management teams to provide input on your organization’s needs. Building and strengthening our Mainframe community’s expertise will continue to make us bigger together. \nMost of the sessions will be available on-demand after the event. \nLearn more about the in-person Mainframe Technical Exchanges here. \n  \nMainframe Technical Exchanges are limited to Broadcom Customers and Partners. \n\n\n\n\n\nJune 24 – 26\, 2025 \nNo Registration Fee \nSee all the details here.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-mainframe-technical-exchange/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250623T153914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T162041Z
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SUMMARY:Overseeing z/OS Performance with Your Outsourcer – Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Overseeing z/OS Performance Management with Your Outsourcer\nWednesday\, June 25 | 11:00 AM ET / 4:00 PM BST \nThis webinar is presented by Enterprise Performance Strategies Inc.\, Creators of Pivotor®\, in conjunction with SHARE and is scheduled for 1 hour. \nOver the last several years\, an increasing number of z/OS shops have been outsourcing the management of their z/OS environments to external companies. Certainly\, not to single out any company\, but regarding z/OS performance management\, we have noticed a trend where some companies manage with a “cookie-cutter” approach. However\, a good performance management decision for one company may not be the best for another. During this webinar\, Peter Enrico and Scott Chapman will discuss how outsourced customers can oversee z/OS performance management of their outsourced environment.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/zos-performance-outsourcing-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260429T213832
CREATED:20250618T194143Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual IMS User Group | IMS Catalog implementation using Ansible Playbooks
DESCRIPTION:June 26 @ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm EDT\nVirtual IMS User Group | IMS Catalog implementation using Ansible Playbooks\nPresentation Title: IMS Catalog implementation using Ansible Playbooks \nDescription/Abstract: Join us for a practical demonstration of how Ansible automation can enhance your mainframe operations. This session shows how to implement the IMS Catalog using Ansible’s powerful automation capabilities\, leveraging human-readable YAML playbooks for streamlined operations. \nDuring this session\, you’ll witness a live demonstration of Ansible automation for IMS Catalog implementation\, including real-time setup of IMS Catalog and Managed ACBs using IBM Z Ansible collections. We’ll walk through hands-on examples of ACBGEN\, DBRC registration\, and catalog population\, showcasing a complete automation workflow that demonstrates Ansible’s declarative approach. \n \n  \nSpeaker: Sergio Saucedo \nBio: Sergio is a Software Developer at IBM specializing in mainframe automation and modernization. During his time at IBM\, he has developed extensive expertise in IMS systems\, creating Ansible automation playbooks for IMS Catalog configuration and implementation. He has successfully presented IMS Catalog and Managed ACBs automation solutions to major enterprise customers through workshops and technical demonstrations\, and currently works on integrating Event Driven Ansible into IBM Z systems.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-ims-user-group-ims-catalog-implementation-using-ansible-playbooks/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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SUMMARY:Virtual Mainframe User Group:  CICS Featuring Colin Pearce
DESCRIPTION:Colin Pearce is a z/OS Systems Programmer and CICS/TS Systems Programmer of 30 years. Mainframe Training and Software support. \n\n\n\n\n\nSee his articles on Planet Mainframe here: https://planetmainframe.com/author/colin-pearce/
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-mainframe-user-group-cics-featuring-colin-pearce/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T170000
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SUMMARY:Parallel Sysplex & z/OS Performance Tuning Workshop - Registration Deadline: July 1\, 2025.
DESCRIPTION:Join Peter Enrico in this 2-day virtual workshop\, where you will learn how to effectively measure\, monitor\, and tune coupling facilities and structures. If you are new to Parallel Sysplex\, have no fear\, we will start by reviewing the basic concepts and latest details of XCF\, Parallel Sysplex\, coupling facilities\, and data sharing. Get the opportunity to work with your own data during class! \nJuly 15 – 16\, 2025 \n\n\n\nRegistration Deadline: July 1\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/parallel-sysplex-z-os-performance-tuning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
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SUMMARY:SHARE Cleveland 2025
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/share-cleveland-2025/
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual CICS User Group | September 9\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Power of CICS Traces and Metrics\nSeptember 9\, 2025 @ 11:30am ET \nWe will begin this Virtual User Group session with a high-level overview of IBM CICS Transaction Server (CICS TS) 6.3\, presented by Mark Cocker\, CICS TS for z/OS Product Manager at IBM Software. Mark will highlight the most important updates and capabilities in the release in a concise 20-minute summary of what’s new and why it matters\, we’ll move into an interactive Q&A and discussion.\n\nThe program will then feature Todd Gagle\, Distinguished Engineer\, AIOps & Automation at Broadcom Software\, who will present “The Power of CICS Traces and Metrics.” While transaction tracing isn’t a new concept\, reliably correlating data across the full lifecycle of a transaction has always posed challenges. Recent CICS enhancements address this by generating OTel spans that streamline the process. Broadcom will demonstrate how to enrich these traces with complementary metrics\, delivering a complete performance view and unlocking the full value of end-to-end observability.\n\nAttendees will have the opportunity to submit questions in advance or participate live\, ensuring the session is responsive to their interests. This event is ideal for system programmers\, architects\, developers\, and operations teams who want a practical understanding of the latest CICS TS advancements alongside real-world insights into observability.\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-cics-user-group-september-9-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250915
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250919
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SUMMARY:Vanguard Security & Compliance 2025
DESCRIPTION:Recognizing the global need for cybersecurity education\, Vanguard Security & Compliance is a premier gathering of cybersecurity professionals from around the world. VSC offers a comprehensive program that balances educational sessions with interactive workshops and networking opportunities. Attendees learn from leading security experts and connect with their peers\, fostering a valuable exchange of knowledge and best practices. Additionally\, attendees will gain practical insights on the importance of compliance and regulation standards while discussing important matters such as what’s new\, what needs to be protected and how to ensure that your organization is compliant with rules and regulations. \nJoin industry leaders from Vanguard Integrity Professionals\, Broadcom\, Rocket\, IBM\, Vertali\, and more for this premier education event. \nRegister today at www.go2vsc.com. \n \n 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/vanguard-security-compliance-2025/
LOCATION:Marriott St. Louis Airport\, 10700 Pear Tree Ln\, St. Louis\, MO\, 63134\, United States
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T133000
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SUMMARY:Virtual Db2 User Group | September 16\, 2025| Mainframes in Big Data
DESCRIPTION:Mainframes in Big Data\n\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, Colin Knight explores the role of mainframes—particularly Db2 for z/OS—in the evolving world of big data. Drawing on his extensive experience at NatWest\, he shares how mainframe data is delivered into big data environments using tools such as Infosphere CDC\, Q Replication\, and unload processes. Colin also looks ahead to the future of mainframes in big data\, offering his perspective on how Db2 data can best be integrated into modern analytical frameworks. He concludes with reflections\, a puzzle on big data\, and an open discussion with attendees.\n\n\n\n\nColin Knight is a Db2 Systems Programmer Technical Lead at NatWest\, where he has worked since 1994 (formerly RBS). With more than 40 years of experience in mainframes and 36 years in Db2\, Colin began his career in 1985 as a COBOL programmer on IMS DL/I before moving into Db2 in 1989. He has worked with Db2 from Version 2.1 onward and has become a respected leader in the community.\nColin currently serves as Co-chair of the GS-UK Db2 working group/stream and the Db2 UK User Group\, and also supports the Db2 London User Group meetings.\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/virtual-db2-user-group-september-16-2025/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual User Groups,VMUG
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250917T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding SMF 98 Address Space Consumption Measurements -
DESCRIPTION:Understanding SMF 98 Address Space Consumption Measurements ….. September 17th ….. Sign up using this link \nAs we have previously discussed\, the SMF 98 records are still a fairly new record\, and there is still so much to learn about these high-frequency measurements. One set of measurements provided in the SMF 98 record are address space consumption measurements\, which contain information about work unit dispatch times\, dispatch counts\, execution efficiency\, and spin lock data for various priority buckets. What does all this mean? Well\, we are not too sure yet\, so attend this webinar with Scott Chapman to hear the results of our exploration of these measurements. \nLearn more about all Enterprise Performance Strategies webinars at https://www.pivotor.com/webinar.html
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/understanding-smf-98-address-space-consumption-measurements/
LOCATION:Zoom – Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250922T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250926T170000
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SUMMARY:Essential z/OS Performance Tuning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Scott Chapman in this 4-day z/OS Performance Tuning Essentials Workshop that focuses on the foundational terminology\, metrics\, and practices necessary to measure\, understand\, and improve z/OS system performance. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the factors driving performance and capacity utilization in the mainframe z/OS environment. Key concepts will be explored in depth to build a mental model of how workloads are processed and managed by z/OS\, enabling participants to explain and tune workload performance effectively. This workshop is ideal for those new to the mainframe or z/OS performance and capacity roles\, as well as experienced professionals looking to explore their systems’ performance with modern tools and an instructor with over 30 years of mainframe performance experience. Get the opportunity to work with your own data during class! \nSeptember 22 – 26\, 2025
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/essential-z-os-performance-tuning-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:Introducing Syncsort™ Storage Management
DESCRIPTION:Recently\, Precisely added the Storage Management solutions from DTS Software to our product lineup.  These products represent a significant addition to Precisely’s already robust IBM Z software portfolio.\nThe newly introduced Syncsort™ Storage Management products provide organizations with the tools to manage\, automate\, and optimize their IBM Z storage infrastructures. This webinar will provide an overview of these new offerings from Precisely and explain how they address many of the challenges faced by storage administrators and operations staff\, enabling a limited number of administrators to manage a rapidly expanding storage environment. \nDuring this webinar\, we will explore: \n\nHow the Syncsort™ Storage Management offerings fit into the Precisely Syncsort product lineup\nAn overview of each product’s functionality\nThe benefits they provide from IBM Z storage administrators\n\nDate/Time: Tuesday\, October 7\, 2025 | 11AM ET \nRegistration Link: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/5080788/EFC428A4582A1E6F376E5D121C3EFAA0?partnerref=Planet-Mainframe
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/introducing-syncsort-storage-management/
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
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SUMMARY:IDUG EMEA 2025
DESCRIPTION:IDUG will be taking place in Dusseldorf for the 2025 EMEA Db2 Tech Conference! Experience the custom Solution Center\, workshops & hands-on labs\, IBM’s certification & badging opportunities\, as well as signature networking and special event options provided by their global sponsors. \nLearn more at the IDUG EMEA Website.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/idug-emea-2025/
LOCATION:Dusseldorf\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Industry Event
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SUMMARY:GSUK In-person Conference 25
DESCRIPTION:The GSUK In-person Conference 25 is the leading independent Mainframe user event in the United Kingdom\, bringing together hundreds of professionals\, vendors\, and thought leaders from across the enterprise IT landscape. Taking place in November 2025\, the conference offers a unique mix of technical sessions\, strategic insights\, and networking opportunities designed to empower attendees at every stage of their Mainframe journey.  \nFrom deep-dive workshops and panel discussions to community-led sessions and partner showcases\, GSUK provides a space where knowledge is shared\, challenges are tackled\, and innovation is inspired. As part of the wider GS Networks community – including Guide Share Netherlands (GSNL) – GSUK is committed to fostering collaboration\, inclusivity\, and the advancement of Mainframe skills worldwide. \nLearn more and register at https://conferences.gse.org.uk/2025.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/gsuk-in-person-conference-2025/
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