The Modern Mainframe

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A Look Ahead: 2024 Mainframe Predictions Jan 03, 2024

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The role of AI, the impact of data governance regulations, the changing mainframe workforce, and more take center stage as BMC Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation John McKenny, Vice President of Intelligent Z Strategy April Hickel, and Vice President of Research and Development David Jeffries present their predictions for the platform in 2024. Links: The 2023 BMC Mainframe Survey - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.html Podcast: Modern Mainframe DataOps - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/modern-mainframe-dataops Blog Post: Top 10 Mainframe Data Trends of 2024 - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-data-trends-2024/ Blog Post: Why Migrate Mainframe Data to the Hybrid Cloud―and Why Now? - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/why-migrate-mainframe-data-hybrid-cloud-now/

Modern Mainframe DataOps Dec 15, 2023

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BMC Principal Product Manager John Barry discusses how mainframe DataOps brings developers and database administrators together to ensure data availability while strengthening resilience and increasing observability. Links: On-Demand Webinar: https://www.bmc.com/forms/unlocking-business-value-with-modern-dataops-webinar.html The 2023 BMC Mainframe Survey: https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.html BMC AMI Data: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-data.html BMC AMI zAdviser: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-zadviser.html

Refactoring Monolithic Mainframe Code Nov 27, 2023

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BMC Director of Software Consulting Tim Ceradsky, DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, and Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss why large mainframe applications need to be refactored, why now is the time to start the process, and how BMC AMI DevX Code Insights can help. Links: BMC AMI DevX Code Insights Page - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-devx-code-insights.html

Mainframe AppDev Metrics: The Drive for Continuous Improvement Oct 03, 2023

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BMC Vice President of Research and Development David Jeffries joins BMC Lead Product Manager Spencer Hallman and DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter for a lively discussion of continuous improvement in software development, the metrics that help drive it, and how technologies like artificial intelligence and GPT can provide valuable new insights. Links: E-book: DORA Metrics for Mainframe DevOps - https://www.bmc.com/forms/dora-metrics-for-mainframe-devops-ebook.html E-book: Charting Your Mainframe DevOps KPIs for Continuous Improvement - https://www.bmc.com/forms/charting-mainframe-devops-kpi-ebook.html Podcast: DORA Metrics for Mainframe DevOps - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/dora-metrics-for-mainframe-devops BMC AMI DevX zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-zadviser.html

Why Hybrid Cloud for Mainframe Data Protection — And Why Now? Sep 21, 2023

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Beyond the numerous benefits of managing mainframe data in the hybrid cloud is a strategic imperative. Intellyx analyst and managing partner Jason Bloomberg, and BMC Senior Product Manager Tomer Zelberzvig and Director of Software Consulting Tim Ceradsky discuss not only why a shift to hybrid cloud data management is a good idea, but also why now. Links: Blog: Why Migrate Mainframe Data to the Hybrid Cloud—and Why Now? - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/why-migrate-mainframe-data-hybrid-cloud-now/ Podcast: Unlocking the Power of Hybrid Cloud Storage for Mainframe Data - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/unlocking-power-hybrid-cloud-storage-mainframe-data Intellyx White Paper: The Hybrid Cloud Urgency Checklist for Mainframe Data Protection - Why Hybrid Cloud Now? - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/29/71/542971/542971.pdf Intellyx Brain Blog: How can we trust hybrid cloud for managing and storing mainframe data? - https://intellyx.com/2023/06/27/how-can-we-trust-hybrid-cloud-for-managing-and-storing-mainframe-data-2/

Hardening Mainframe Security Sep 14, 2023

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BMC Senior Product Manager David Lea and Practice Lead Manager Julian Bridges discuss how to include the mainframe in enterprise security hardening efforts, covering why security hardening is essential, first steps to take in the process, security assessments, and more. Links: White Paper: Top 7 Security Priorities for Mainframe Leaders - https://www.bmc.com/forms/strengthen-mainframe-security-and-support-zero-trust-white-paper.html Blog: How to Start the Mainframe Security Hardening Process - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-security-hardening/ Blog: Why Privileged Access Management Is a Must-Have for Mainframe Security - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-privileged-access-management/ Blog: Integrating the Mainframe With Your ITSM and SOC - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/integrating-mainframe-with-itsm-soc/ Blog: Protecting PII on the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-protect-personally-identifiable-information/

Megatrends for the Future of Mainframe Ops Aug 27, 2023

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Intellyx Partner and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, and BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst discuss the trends they’re seeing in mainframe operations, including the use of hybrid cloud solutions, the role of artificial intelligence, the changing mainframe workforce, and more. Links: E-book: Stop Fighting Fires: Leverage AIOps For More Proactive Mainframe Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/forms/modernize-mainframe-monitoring-with-aiops-ebook.html E-book: SRE and the Mainframe: What You Need to Know - https://www.bmc.com/documents/e-book/sre-and-the-mainframe.html Report: Empowering Mainframe Data Management in the Hybrid Cloud Era - https://www.bmc.com/forms/empowering-mainframe-data-management-in-the-hybrid-cloud-era-whitepaper.html

Mainstreaming the Modern Mainframe DevX Jul 14, 2023

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Intellyx analyst and managing partner Jason Bloomberg joins BMC DevOps Architect Tony Anter and Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm for a discussion of the modern mainframe developer experience (DevX), it’s impact on developers and their organizations, recent trends, and more. Links: Intellyx White Paper: Mainstreaming the Modern Mainframe Developer Experience - https://www.bmc.com/forms/mainstream-the-modern-mainframe-developer-experience-white-paper.html Blog Post: Are You Ready for the DevX-Factor? Focus on Developer Experience - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-developer-experience-bmc-ami-devx/ Podcast: The Modern Developer Experience, Part 1 - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-developer-experience-part-one Podcast: The Modern Developer Experience, Part 2 - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-modern-developer-experience-part-two

Accelerate Change with Database DevOps Jun 22, 2023

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BMC Principal Product Manager David Schipper and R&D Solutions Architect Frank Rhodes talk about database DevOps – what it is, why it’s needed, and what the results of a recent IDC survey on the subject indicate about its acceptance and adoption across the mainframe industry. Links: IDC Survey: Unlocking Mainframe Data with Database DevOps - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-data-research.html BMC AMI DevOps for Db2® - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-devops.html BMC AMI Data - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-data.html Infographic: Unlocking Mainframe Databases with DevOps - https://www.bmc.com/documents/infographics/idc-unlocking-mainframe-databases-with-devops.html

Strengthening Your Zero Trust Security with Automated Certificate Management Apr 13, 2023

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Venafi Vice President of Security Strategy and Threat Intelligence Kevin Bocek and BMC Director of Worldwide Cybersecurity Sales Ken Chism join The Modern Mainframe to discuss automated certificate management, how it helps organizations employ their Zero Trust strategies, and the ways it benefits not only organizations' security, but their mainframe and security professionals' work experience. Links: Solution Brief: BMC AMI Enterprise Connector for Venafi - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/59/48/535948/535948.pdf Venafi - https://venafi.com/ Blog: Automated Certificate Management on the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/enabling-enterprise-mainframe-certificate-management/ Infographic: Towards Enterprise-wide Zero-Trust: BMC and Venafi - https://www.bmc.com/documents/infographics/enterprise-wide-zero-trust.html On-Demand Webinar: Extending Machine Identity to the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/build-zero-trust-by-extending-machine-identity-mainframe-webinar.html

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