IMS User Group | September 2026 All about SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) — It’s SiMPlified!!!SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) is the foundation of software maintenance and update management within the z/OS ecosystem. This session provides a...
CICS User Group | June 2026 Unlocking Mainframe Knowledge: Using AI to Support CICS ProfessionalsMany organizations rely on large CICS applications where critical knowledge is buried in legacy code and documentation. This session explores how AI can help CICS...
CICS User Group | March 2026 Unlocking the Core: API-Driven Data Access in CICSMainframe data is no longer a “black box.” As organizations push for real-time insights and seamless hybrid cloud integration, the ability to access CICS-managed data via modern APIs has...
Db2 User Group | January 2026 Db2 13 in Practice:Separating Essential Innovation from Nice-to-Have EnhancementsDb2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week....
CICS User Group | January 2026 The IT Stairway to Heaven CICS Testing Pyramid: From Unit to Integration to Production-Like EnvironmentEffective testing is essential for building robust systems. Dive deep into a structured approach to the testing pyramid for CICS...
CICS User Group | December 2025 AI and CICSIn today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses demand seamless, efficient, and secure transaction processing to keep up with evolving customer expectations and market dynamics. On IBM Z, a platform renowned for its...
Db2 User Group | November 2025 Db2 12 and 13 - SQL and SQL PL - The Latest InformationDb2 12 introduced the concept of continuous delivery and along with the base SQL and SQL PL capability delivered, there were 10 Functions levels where additional enhancements were...
IMS User Group | November 2025 IMS Managed ACB Mandate After 6 Months–Adapting to the New NormalSix months after the IMS Managed ACB mandate, the landscape for IMS administrators and DBAs has fundamentally changed. What began as a modernization requirement has evolved...
Db2 User Group | September 2025 Mainframes in Big DataIn 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...
IMS User Group | August 2025 Personal IMS –Hands-on Transaction Messaging with IBM Z XploreGet introduced to the newest IBM Z Xplore skills channel: Personal IMS. This hands-on experience allows you to explore IMS Database (DB) and Data Communications (DC),...
