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Influential Mainframer – Senthil Nathan
Today, we recognize someone leading mainframe innovation on two powerful fronts—modernizing the platform itself and creating one of the largest grassroots mainframe communities in the world. Senthil Nathan Head of Product, IBM Z DevXFounder, MainframerIndia Chennai,...
Influential Mainframer – Gatien Dupre
Today, we celebrate someone who redefines mainframe modernization by leading with vision, building with purpose, and inspiring pride in the platform. Gatien Dupre Chief Product & Technical Officer, Virtel Villecresnes, France Connect with Gatien on: View the...
New PopUp Mainframe Market Survey Lifts Lid on Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
Mainframe enterprise software company PopUp Mainframe has released the initial findings of its 2025 Mainframe Market Survey, which reveals the latest market trends and 2025 plans for enterprises utilizing IBM mainframe technology. The survey reveals the continued...
Influential Mainframer – Donna Hudi
Today, we recognize someone who continues to expand the mainframe conversation—bringing open source to center stage and making space for new voices along the way. Donna Hudi Chief Marketing Officer & Head of Business Development, Phoenix Software International...
Influential Mainframer – Michael Jordan
Today, we recognize someone dedicated to securing the mainframe. Michael Jordan Distinguished Engineer, Broadcom New York, New York USA Connect with Michael on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. In an era where cyber threats are constant and...
AI and the Illusion of Certainty: Why Machines Cannot Master the Unpredictable
I am worried for our future middle management —those who are rising in the ranks quickly, the go-getters. I’m talking about the ones who become directors after about five years of experience. They look to artificial intelligence (AI) with a degree of certainty. But in...
Influential Mainframer – Manuel Gómez Burriel
Today, we honor someone who believes in mainframe education so deeply that he created a national forum to make it happen. Manuel Gómez Burriel IMS/DB2 DBA & Systems Administrator Madrid, Spain Connect with Manuel on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers...
Influential Mainframer – Danny Naicker
Today, we honor someone who built a legacy not by seeking credit, but by building capacity—one mainframer at a time. Danny Naiker Retired, First National Bank of South Africa South Africa View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. Danny Naiker’s...
Wüstenrot Gruppe transforms IT, Precisely expands with a recent acquisition, and more
Precisely expands mainframe offerings through DTS acquisition Precisely is signaling a renewed focus on its mainframe heritage with the acquisition of DTS Software, a company known for its mainframe storage optimization tools. While Precisely has broadened its...
Influential Mainframer – Ezriel Gross
Today we celebrate one of the most trusted technical voices in CICS education and performance tuning. Ezriel Gross Principal Solutions Advisor, Rocket Software New Jersey, USA Connect with Ezriel on: View the entire 2025 Influential Mainframers group here. Ezriel...
