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SUMMARY:You've never mainframed like this :  Navigating the BMC AMI DevX Platform to Understand Code Faster Using AI
DESCRIPTION:March 31 | 2:30 PM(UTC+11:00) Sydney\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMainframe development is evolving – and you deserve tools that empower you\, not hold you back. Join us for a technical workshop and see how BMC AMI DevX enables developers to work faster\, smarter\, and with greater confidence. \nAt this hands-on session\, you will: \n\nGet an overview of the BMC AMI DevX Platform and explore its open\, intuitive user interface – built for today’s developer\, far beyond the restrictions of traditional green screen environments.\nTake part in a practical lab using BMC AMI DevX Code Insights\, discovering how to understand complex COBOL/PLI/Assembler code and make changes confidently with the help of new AI-powered features.\nSee how BMC AMI DevX’s visual tools bring code structure and functionality to life\, clarifying what your programmes do and how they run – so you spend less time deciphering legacy code and more time innovating.\nConnect live with peers and BMC AMI DevX experts during an interactive Q&A\, where BMC specialists will offer tailored insights on accelerating your projects and boosting productivity.\n\nWhether you’re new to mainframe development or an experienced specialist\, you’ll leave this session with practical tools and insights to accelerate mainframe transformation and make your work more enjoyable. \nJoin our hands-on BMC AMI DevX workshop and see how AI simplifies legacy code and accelerates development. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your seat today! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30pm – 2:40pm\nWelcome\n\n\n2:40pm  – 2:55pm\nModernising the Mainframe Developer Experience\n\n\n2:55pm – 3:20pm\nHands-On Lab 1: Exploring and Editing Legacy Code\n\n\n3:20pm – 3:40am \nHands-On Lab 2: Automating Builds and Tests\n\n\n3:40pm – 3:50pm  \nReal-World Impact & ROI\n\n\n3:50pm – 4:00pm \nWrap-Up & Q&A\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nKen Martin \nIZOT APJ – Regional Director \, BMC Software\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJohn Attard \nPrincipal Consultant \, BMC\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeil Gilford \nConsultant \, BMC Software\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPaul Casson \nSenior Solution Engineer \, BMC Software
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/youve-never-mainframed-like-this-navigating-the-bmc-ami-devx-platform-to-understand-code-faster-using-ai/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260317T133000
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SUMMARY:Mainframe Virtual User Group:  Unlocking the Core—API-Driven Data Access in CICS 
DESCRIPTION:Mainframe 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 become a strategic necessity. This webinar cuts through the complexity of legacy integration\, focusing on how to transform CICS into a high-performance data service provider. \nRegister Now \nWe will move beyond basic connectivity to explore the mechanics of API-driven data abstraction. You will learn how to expose VSAM\, Db2\, and Datacom directly to external applications using standardized RESTful endpoints. \nKey areas of focus include:\n\nData Transformation: Efficiently mapping “raw” mainframe data structures to consumable JSON payloads.\nAccess Patterns: Choosing between Direct Data Access and Programmatic Access (wrapping existing business logic).\nPerformance at Scale: Managing the overhead of JSON parsing and ensuring thread-safe execution in a high-volume environment.\n\nWhat You Will Learn\n\nHow to eliminate middleware bottlenecks by hosting APIs directly within CICS.\nThe difference between top-down (API-first) and bottom-up (data-first) development workflows.\n\nRegister Now\nAbout the Presenters\nMihir Shah is a Software Architect at Broadcom\, currently leading the technical vision for HB.js. While his focus has pivoted to the Mainframe ecosystem over the past year\, Mihir’s foundation is built on 13+ years of multi-disciplinary engineering. His expertise spans the entire software development lifecycle\, including IoT\, blockchain\, and cloud services. He brings a deep technical pedigree in containerization\, networking\, and infrastructure\, along with specialized experience in embedded systems and hardware acceleration\, enabling him to bridge the gap between low-level hardware and high-level distributed systems. \nScott Brod has held numerous roles on both the buy and sell sides of Mainframe. Currently\, at Broadcom as the Product Manager for the HostBridge products. Starting in mainframe 24 years ago\, he has held many roles. He had led technical teams across the mainframe platform and distributed environments\, and for the last 5 years\, has been an evangelist for Mainframe Modernize and DevOps. He joined Broadcom in 2019 and has been working heavily in the Mainframe modernization arena. After the Broadcom acquisition of HostBridge\, he is now the PM for the HostBridge products\, centered around Application Integrations.
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/mainframe-virtual-user-group-unlocking-the-core-api-driven-data-access-in-cics/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Virtual CICS,Virtual User Groups
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250909T133000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20250715T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250716T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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:20250624T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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:20250520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250520T130000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
CREATED:20250402T190642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T013456Z
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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:20250512T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250516T170000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250502
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
CREATED: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;VALUE=DATE:20250408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260405T100441
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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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:Register Today for the Broadcom Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchange
DESCRIPTION:Save your spot for the 2024 Broadcom Virtual Mainframe Technical Exchange on October 8-10. \nThis no-cost online event is open to all Broadcom customers and partners. Broadcom Mainframe technical experts will deliver over 100 sessions\, covering technical education\, product roadmaps\, how-tos\, and roundtable discussions. View the event schedule to see that we have planned for this three day event. Join us to network virtually with your peers across the globe and gain knowledge you can use immediately. Register today! \n \n 
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/register-today-for-the-broadcom-virtual-mainframe-technical-exchange/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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SUMMARY:IBM Z Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to extend to you a special invitation to IBM Z Day 2024\, our largest tech event of the year on October 1st from 8 AM – 5 PM ET. IBM Z Day’s signature experience will show you how to unleash the power of AI with IBM hybrid cloud infrastructure\, providing you with deep technical content\, demos\, the latest industry trends\, use cases\, best practices and networking opportunities all at no cost – Register Today! \nLast year\, IBM Z Day broke IBM records for a one day virtual community event with over 26\,000 unique live views spanning 135 countries. This year\, we’ve expanded IBM Z Day to feature 6 content-rich technical tracks with over 250 industry expert speakers. Don’t miss out this year! Be among the first to learn the very latest on next-generation innovation from IBM Z spanning AI & Gen AI\, Hybrid Cloud\, Quantum-safe security and more.  \n5 reasons you don’t want to miss IBM Z Day 2024: \n\nLearn how AI is enabling businesses to convert data into real-time insights\, the latest industry trends & IBM Z innovations\, and gain deep insights into the technology that runs the world’s economy – always Open | On | Secure\nConnect with your peers – A record 250+ speakers at IBM Z Day 2024 showcases our global\, diverse community members who will deliver a stellar speaker lineup\, making this year largest  event ever\nAdvance your skills with the latest IBM Z and LinuxONE innovation through 6 technical tracks and over 100 sessions designed for all levels. Earn up to 3 IBM Z Day digital Knowledge Certificates in AI & Data\, Security\, and IBM Z Skills\nGrow your network and engage with our global\, diverse\, and vibrant community of participants from 140+ countries\nInteract with speakers and additional subject matter experts during Q&A as part of every session when you tune in LIVE\n\n  \nExplore 6 content-rich learning tracks: \n \nAs our valued client\, we believe you would greatly benefit from the technical insights\, use case best practices\, business value and experiences that IBM Z Day has to offer! \n  \nREGISTER FOR IBM Z Day NOW:  ibm.biz/ibmzday-2024
URL:https://planetmainframe.com/event/ibm-z-day-2024/
LOCATION:Virtual Meeting
CATEGORIES:Partner Event
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