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IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast

IBM Z and LinuxONE Community

Your exclusive front-row seat to the IBM Z and LinuxONE ecosystem. Learn new skills, explore real-world use cases, and gain insider knowledge on the latest releases—all powered by the community.

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19:09

Innovating with Mainframe: AI, Insights and a Product...

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2026/03/02

In this episode of the z/Action Podcast, our community manager Natalie Carrillo speaks with Mark Schettenhelm, Principal Product Manager, about his decades long journey with the mainframe and why IBM Z continues to evolve at the center of enterprise computing. From solving mission critical problems to leveraging AI for deeper code understanding and log analysis, Mark shares how innovation, persistence and a problem solving mindset are shaping the future of the platform. The conversation...

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48:52

New to Z: Road to SME Podcast - Pioneers in Mainframe...

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2026/02/20

We’re excited to kick off the 2026 Season 2 of the New to Z: Road to SME podcast with IBM Champions Steven Perva and Emma Skovgård, exploring how community, curiosity, and modern tooling are shaping the next generation of mainframers. In this episode, we talk about their unconventional paths into the mainframe world and their work building vibrant communities like the Systems Z Enthusiast Discord and Dinoframe. They share lessons on learning curves, modern tools like Python on Z, and th...

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21:47

A Career Across the Ecosystem: A Mainframer’s Journey...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of the z/Action podcast, we sit down with Vytautas Murauskas, a former IBMer who now brings his expertise to Rocket Software as part of the OMEGAMON support team. Vytautas shares his unique career journey, from his early days in the IBM Z world to his current role supporting one of the industry’s most trusted performance and monitoring tools. Along the way, he reflects on career-defining moments, lessons learned, and the evolution of OMEGAMON in addressing modern mainfra...

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21:20

Behind the Scenes, Big Impact: Donna Hudi’s exemplary...

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2026/01/05

In this episode of z/Action, we sit down with Donna Hudi, IBM Champion, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Business Development at Phoenix Software International, to explore how behind-the-scenes leadership can be one of the most powerful forms of advocacy. From being welcomed into the mainframe community with no prior Z experience, to mentoring the next generation of talent and supporting first-time presenters, Donna has become a force for inclusive growth and authentic leadership. Whether ...

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23:56

New to Z: Road to SME Podcast - Breakthrough...

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2025/12/12

What better way to end the season than with our IBM Z Day special—featuring Tina Tarquinio, Chief Product Officer for IBM Z & LinuxONE, and Rebecca Levesque, Founder & CRO at 21CS. From AI + infrastructure to security, sustainability, and mentorship, Tina and Rebecca share smart, lively insights to help you go from New to Z to trusted SME—plus a few great stories along the way.

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16:30

The z/Education! Podcast – Episode 11

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2025/12/12

This episode features Karl-Erik Stenfors, a retired IBM systems engineer and since 2015 been teaching Linux, virtualization and z/Assembler at three private universities in France, as well as teaching System Z technologies for two professional education companies. Kark-Erik has been recognized as an IBM Z and Linux One Champion for 2025!! Teaching has been a natural thread throughout his entire career, from installing and introducing new products, to coaching colleagues and customers, to auth...

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13:36

AI-Driven Decisions on the Mainframe

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2025/12/11

In this episode, you will learn how organizations are modernizing right on their mainframes, using a shared repository of decision logic to make smarter, faster, and more transparent decisions. By combining business rules with AI and machine learning, the mainframe is helping businesses unlock their full potential in today’s fast-paced digital world. Watch the episode here: https://ibm.biz/Bdb3p6 Stay Connected Be part of the conversation! Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group to explore the late...

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43:43

New to Z: Road to SME Podcast – Craig Mullins on...

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2025/11/11

Meet Craig Mullins – From punched cards to mainframes, Craig’s journey is a masterclass in curiosity and adaptability. Discover how a college intern at US Steel became a leading voice in enterprise computing. Tune in to hear his origin story and insights on navigating tech’s evolution!

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19:56

Agentic AI on IBM Z: Shaping the Future of...

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2025/11/03

Agentic AI—the next wave of artificial intelligence—goes beyond automation to enable systems that can reason, act, and adapt autonomously. On IBM Z, these capabilities unlock new frontiers for enterprises seeking resiliency, efficiency, and trust at scale. This conversation explores how businesses can harness Agentic AI to transform operations, modernize mission-critical workloads, and co-create new value with their customers. We’ll dive into the future of enterprise intelligence, ethical AI ...

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35:03

New to Z: Road to SME Podcast - Green Screens & Grit:...

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2025/10/27

Marcus Davage is a seasoned technologist, lead product developer at BMC Software, and an IBM Champion. With a career that began in his teenage years—tinkering with early home computers like the Commodore 64 and Amiga—Marcus’s passion for computing led him to pursue a computer science degree and eventually discover the world of mainframes during an industrial placement at a steelworks. His journey from curious student to respected subject matter expert is marked by resilience, continuous learn...

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38:29

New to Z: Road to SME Podcast - Mainframe Roots: PJ...

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2025/10/03

In this episode, we sit down with PJ Catalano, IBM Z Test Architect, to discuss his origin story and how he got started in the mainframe space. PJ shares his journey from being a co-op student to becoming a leading expert in mainframe testing. We also dive into the process of testing a Z system, from emulation and simulation environments to hardware and firmware integration testing. PJ explains the importance of testing and how his team's efforts contribute to the reliability and quality of t...

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17:03

Mainframe Medicine: Transforming Patient Management...

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2025/10/01

In this episode, we dive into the powerhouse of healthcare IT—the mainframe. From patient management to accounting and medical records, the mainframe continues to deliver unmatched reliability and scalability for healthcare organizations. We’ll explore how mainframe systems enable agility in workflows, simplify the process of upskilling, and integrate seamlessly with AI to improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency. Whether you’re a healthcare IT professional, a mainframe enthusiast,...

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23:53

Smart Storage, Better Outcomes: Keeping Core Systems...

IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast ·

2025/09/03

Behind every mission-critical transaction is data that must be available, resilient, and fast. In this episode, we explore how modern storage management keeps core enterprise systems running smoothly while adapting to new business demands. From automation to optimization, discover how smarter approaches to storage deliver real impact where it matters most—the customer experience. Stay Connected Be part of the conversation! Join the ISV Ecosystem User Group to explore the latest blogs, event...

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9:40

Moving Mountains: How Mainframes and Modern Tech Keep...

IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast ·

2025/08/05

When global companies need to move massive amounts of data—securely and without delays—they rely on something powerful: the mainframe. In this episode, we’re joined by experts from Capgemini to explore how Connect:Direct helps enterprises transfer critical files quickly, reliably, and securely—far beyond what email or traditional FTP can handle. From syncing systems across continents to powering high-stakes data flows in industries like banking, healthcare, and retail, this trusted solution b...

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21:20

Strengthening the Mainframe Ecosystem with Izzi and...

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2025/07/16

When you hear the word "debugging," you might picture someone tweaking a line of code or chasing down the cause of an error message. But in reality, debugging is much more than cosmetic — it’s where some of the most critical thinking in software development happens. On IBM Z—where stability, scale, and performance are non-negotiable—debugging becomes a mission-critical task that requires deep visibility and precision to ensure complex applications run flawlessly. Join us as we explore the hig...

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15:19

The z/Education! Podcast – Episode 10

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2025/06/19

This episode features Dr. Herbert Daly, Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire. When Herb first approached his Head of Department about adding mainframes to the curriculum, he was told it was a great idea—but the curriculum is only reviewed every five years, and the last review had just happened six months prior. So, he was advised to check back in four and a half years. Unfazed, Herb went beyond a formal mainframe curriculum! He explains, “In teaching Co...

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23:36

Across Continents: A Mainframer’s Journey of...

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2025/06/09

In this energizing episode, we explore the journey of a mainframe professional who has embraced innovation while making advocacy and mentorship central to their mission. This story highlights the power of mainframes in the AI era and the support gained from trailblazing women mentors. It showcases themes of growth, inclusion, and the global connections within the mainframe community. The episode emphasizes that mainframes are not just relevant; they are essential. Whether you are new to enter...

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19:47

The z/Education! Podcast – Episode 9

IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast ·

2025/05/30

This episode features Geoffrey Decker, an instructor in Computer Science at the Northern Illinois University (NIU) and a firm believer in quality over quantity when teaching programming. Geoffrey encourages getting students “down and dirty into the programming” — not just teaching theory or showing pictures — so they truly “program and really test their skills.” His goal? Geoffrey wants students to learn so well that “they can teach themselves advanced techniques.” Advice to...

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14:46

The z/Education! Podcast – Episode 8

IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast ·

2025/04/29

This episode features Scott Piersall, a lecturer at the University of North Florida’s School of Computing. Scott’s journey into academia is anything but traditional—after high school, he had no plans to attend college. But after years of experience in the industry, he discovered a passion for teaching and is now pursuing a Ph.D. with a focus on machine learning. The lifelong learning takeaway? Keep your mind and options open—to new ideas, new directions, and new possibilities. Sco...

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17:00

Scaling Open Source with Canonical on IBM Z and LinuxONE

IBM Z and LinuxONE Ecosystem Podcast ·

2025/04/25

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, businesses need platforms that don’t just keep up—they need ones that drive them forward. IBM Z and LinuxONE rise to this challenge by combining open-source flexibility with enterprise-grade performance, security, and resiliency. By leveraging open technology solutions, these platforms are empowering industries around the world to innovate at scale. One of the most exciting developments in this space is the collaboration between Canonical—the company b...

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