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Influential Mainframer – Stuart Ashby
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community.Today, we recognize a trusted voice in mainframe modernization and sustainable IT. Stuart Ashby Practice Lead, PopUp Mainframe England, United Kingdom Connect with Stuart on:...
Influential Mainframer – Armin Kramer
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a passionate modernizer and self-declared “mainframe fanboy” whose enthusiasm is contagious. Armin Kramer Senior Mainframe Architect and Mainframe...
Influential Mainframer – Uday Prasad
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a lifelong educator, community advocate, and global mentor whose mission has been to prepare the next generation of mainframe professionals for meaningful,...
Influential Mainframer – Joe Winchester
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a returning honoree whose deep technical expertise and humor build and sustain mainframe community engagement. Joe Winchester Senior Technical Staff Manager...
Influential Mainframer – Amit Sharma
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we spotlight a global educator, content creator, and community connector whose work demystifies mainframe technology for audiences worldwide. Amit Sharma Founder, Tech...
Influential Mainframer – Richelle Anne Craw
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize a skilled developer and generous mentor whose work is powering progress for the platform and the people behind it. Richelle Anne Craw Mainframe Software...
Influential Mainframer – Niall Ashley
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community. Today, we recognize an advocate for accessibility, mainframe education, and mentorship. Niall Ashley Security Consultant, Vertali Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom...
Influential Mainframer – John Baker
This month, Planet Mainframe celebrates influential mainframers nominated by the community.Today, we spotlight a z/OS performance powerhouse. John Baker Principal Consultant, z Performance, IBM Toronto, Ontario, Canada Connect with John on: View the entire 2025...
Mainframe Shield initiative, new contributions to the Linux Foundation, and more
Vertali launches ‘Mainframe Shield’ security awareness initiative ‘The mainframe has to be a priority when it comes to enterprise security as everyone interacts with the mainframe on a daily basis – even if they are not aware.’ UK, March 10th, 2025 –...
A Platform in its Prime?
IBM Mainframe continues to defy naysayers by attracting new workload and offering peerless reliability. This year sees its latest incarnation unveiled. What sort of market does it face? Since Fujitsu announced its exit, the last remaining mainframe computer on the...
