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Upcoming Webcasts

SHARE Webcasts are year-round opportunities to dive into the latest hot topics and learn from experts in the industry. SHARE Webcasts are available to both members and non-members. View upcoming webcasts below.

 

17JUNE
Mainframe App Dev Modernization: The 217% ROI Your CIO Can't Afford to Ignore
Date/Time: 6/17/2025 | 10:00 a.m.CT
Speakers: Benoît Ebner, Mainframe Engineering Lead, NRB, Jeffrey Yozwiak, Principal Consultant, Forrester Research, Inc., Christopher Condo, Principal Analyst, Forrester Research, Inc., and Priya Doty, VP, Solutions Marketing, BMC AMI

Description: Forward-thinking organizations are flipping the narrative that mainframes are holding businesses back. What's their secret? They're revolutionizing mainframe application development with modern DevOps practices and tooling, generating measurable benefits with payback in under 6 months.

In this data-driven session, Forrester analysts will unveil the findings from their comprehensive Total Economic Impact™ study of BMC AMI DevX, revealing how six organizations transformed their mainframe application development.  Joining them will be Benoît Ebner from NRB, who will discuss how his team implemented these solutions to accelerate application modernization and broaden their pool of developer talent.

What you'll take away:

  • Compelling ROI metrics to sway the "replace the mainframe" advocates in your next budget discussion.
  • A framework of benefits with credible third-party validation that cuts through executive skepticism
  • Concrete strategies to turn your mainframe development team from "the legacy group" into innovation leaders

The confidence to advocate for investments that extend the value of your mainframe rather than replacing it.

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25JUNE
Overseeing z/OS Performance Management with Your Outsourcer
Date/Time: 06/25/2025 | 10:00 a.m. CT
Speakers: Peter Enrico, President and Founder and Scott Chapman, CIO & Director of Software Design and Development, EP Strategies.

Description: Over the last several years, more and more z/OS shops are giving control of the management of their z/OS environments to outsourcing 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.

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17JULY
Enabling More in the AI+ Era with Modernization without Disruption
Date/Time: 07/17/2025 | 11:00 a.m. CT
Speakers: Tim Willging, CTO, Mainframe, Z Systems Architecture and Technology and Dusty Rivers, Senior Director, US Systems Z at Mainline Information Systems

Description: The AI+ era is here — and it’s redefining what’s possible for enterprise IT. From optimizing operations to securing vital data and accelerating digital transformation, organizations are under pressure to do more with their technology investments. So how can you grow, innovate, and stay secure — all while managing complexity and resource constraints?

Join Dusty Rivers, Senior Director, US Systems Z at Mainline Information Systems, and Tim Willging, CTO, Mainframe, Z Systems Architecture and Technology at Rocket Software for an in-depth discussion on how the new IBM z17 is purpose-built to meet these challenges head-on. Learn how z17 enables AI where it matters most — at the heart of your hybrid IT environment — to drive better decisions, boost productivity, and ensure infrastructure resilience. We’ll explore how you can leverage the z17’s unmatched performance and reliability to modernize your environment without compromise.

In this session, we’ll cover how you can:

  • Embed AI inferencing into every customer interaction.
  • Use LLMs to drive efficiencies and enhance customer experience.
  • Simplify mainframe operations with predictive AI.
  • Harness transactional data for AI across mainframe and cloud.
  • Ensure secure and cyber-resilient operations.
  • Accelerate productivity and address skill gaps.

70% of the world’s transactional workloads by value still rely on IBM Z — and z17 extends this legacy into the future. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from trusted experts and get insights into how IBM z17 can help you do more — and do it smarter.

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