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Modernizing Mainframes: Education, adoption, and the role of Zowe in today’s IT landscape

By | June 12, 2024June 20th, 2024

Dive into the fascinating world of mainframe technology with Joe Winchester, Senior Technical Staff Member of the Open Mainframe Project (OMP) Zowe. In this exclusive interview by Swapnil Bhartiya, Joe discusses the enduring relevance of mainframes in the modern economy and the exciting developments in Zowe’s latest version.

With insights on the anticipated Zowe version 3 release and its impressive growth in adoption, Joe delves into:

  • The modern architecture of the IBM z16 platform.
  • Zowe’s mission to open, simplify, and familiarize mainframe technology.
  • The integration of mainframes with contemporary IT infrastructures like Kubernetes.
  • Learning initiatives bridging the skills gap in the mainframe industry.
  • New features and incubator projects in Zowe version 3.
  • The impact of AI advancements on mainframe capabilities, particularly in fraud detection.
  • Don’t miss this deep dive into how mainframes continue to be the backbone of critical business operations and their significance in the modern economy.

Watch the full interview with Joe Winchester to get all the details on the future of mainframes and the role of Zowe in today’s IT landscape. Additionally, you can explore other insightful mainframe-related interviews and content by visiting this link.