The Modern Mainframe: Recent Episodes
BMC Software
Tune in for lively, insightful discussion of topics important to the mainframe community, from DevOps to security and staffing. 2022 & 2023 Finalist and 2020 winner of the DevOps Dozen Award for Best DevOps-Related Podcast Series.
BMC’s Glenn Everitt and Jeremy Hamilton share insights on managing rising costs, improving visibility, and making data-driven decisions. Glenn and Jeremy discuss mainframe cost optimization, how to identify drivers of consumption, and how AI/ML can be leveraged for capacity planning. Links:Tour / Demo - https://www.bmc.com/demos/manage-mainframe-cost-capacity.htmlWebinar: BMC AMI Tech Talk: Optimize Mainframe Cost and Capacity with BMC AMI Ops - https://events.bmc.com/bmc-ami-tech-talk-optimize-mainframe-cost-and-capacity-with-bmc-ami-opsBMC Community Post - Mainframe Cost Optimization Needs a New Operating Mindset - https://community.bmc.com/s/news/aA3cx000000Do73CAC/mainframe-cost-optimization-needs-a-new-operating-mindsetSolution Brief : Mainframe operational excellence with BMC AMI Solutions - https://www.bmc.com/documents/solution-briefs/mainframe-operational-excellence-bmc-ami-solutions.htmlBMC AMI Capacity and Cost Webpage - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cost.htmlBMC AMI Capacity and Cost Datasheet - https://www.bmc.com/documents/datasheets/bmc-ami-capacity-and-cost.html
In this episode, host Matt DeLaere is joined by two promising students from Northern Illinois University, Xander Nadas and Chase Richards, along with BMC Principal Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm. Together, they delve into the generational shift in mainframe demographics, the importance of recruiting new talent, and the unique perspectives that young professionals bring to the industry. Tune in to discover how the next generation is shaping the future of mainframes and why this technology remains vital in today's digital world.Links:Blog: 5 Reasons I’ve Decided to Pursue a Mainframe Career: A College Student’s Perspective, by Chase Richards - https://blog.share.org/Article/5-reasons-ive-decided-to-pursue-a-mainframe-career-a-college-students-perspectiveBlog: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me, by Devin Berchtold - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me/Podcast: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-mePodcast: Next-Gen Mainframers Discuss Their Experiences on the Platform - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/next-gen-mainframe-discuss-experiencesPodcast: A Discussion of Modern Mainframe Development with Tom Taulli - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/a-discussion-of-modern-mainframe-development-with-tom-taulliPodcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seay
BMC DevOps experts Tony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm discuss DevOps insights from the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey, including growing implementation, the impact of AI, the generational shift in talent, and the increasing use of Java. Links:Blog: DevOps Insights From the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey, by Tony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-survey-devops-insights/The 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey: A Modern Platform, Positioned for the Age of AI - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.htmlBlog: State of the Mainframe in 2025, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/state-of-mainframe/Blog: Cracking the Code for Java on the Mainframe, by Jason Bloomberg - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/java-on-mainframe-cracking-the-code/
BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, Lead Product Manager Manoj Jadwani, and Product Development Architect Richard Nikula delve into the complexities of modern data flows, discussing the challenges of maintaining visibility across various platforms and the importance of an enterprise-wide observability approach that includes mainframe systems.Links:December 10 BMC AMI Tech Talk: Extend Mainframe Observability with OpenTelemetry to Splunk and Other Enterprise Platforms - https://events.bmc.com/open-telemetry-mainframe-observability-tech-talkBMC AMI Datastream for Ops: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-datastream-for-ops.htmlBlog: New Features Improve Mainframe Observability, Understanding, Resilience - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-open-telemetry-metrics-code-transformation/
Intellyx analysts Jason Bloomberg and Jason English join BMC's Anthony DiStauro and Mark Schettenhelm to delve into the evolving landscape of intelligent autonomy, focusing on the role of AI agents and agentic workflows in automating tasks within mainframe environments. The panel discusses the current trends driving the adoption of intelligent autonomy, the challenges faced in achieving true autonomy, and the evolution from traditional chatbots to more sophisticated AI agents. Links:Blog: When AI Lets the Mainframe Talk Back - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-artificial-intelligence-ai-agents/Blog: The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era for Mainframe Transformation -https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-agents-mainframe-transformation/
GigaOm Field CTO Darrel Kent, BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, and BMC Principal Solution Marketing Manager for AIOps Nick Mears discuss the evolution of mainframe operations towards modernization, focusing on the integration of AIOps and generative AI as well as the drivers behind this shift, including business needs and technical complexities. Links:GigaOm CxO Decision Brief: Resilient by Design, Modernizing Mainframe Ops Without Disruption - https://portal.gigaom.com/report/cxo-decision-brief-resilient-by-design-modernizing-mainframe-ops-withoutOn-demand webinar: Modernizing Mainframe Ops for Experts and Next-Gen TeamsCase Study: Dillard’s satisfies retail customers with fast, efficient transactions
Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC Senior Manager of Product Management Liat Sokolov, and BMC Distinguished Engineer Anthony DiStauro explore the challenges organizations face in managing scattered institutional knowledge and how generative AI, specialized language models, and AI agents can bridge knowledge gaps, improve operational efficiency, and enhance decision-making. Links:Blog: Taking a Ride on the Modern Mainframe Trip With Your AI Best Friend, by Jason English – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/taking-a-ride-on-modern-mainframe-trip-with-ai/Blog: How Conversational and Contextual AI Power Mainframe Transformation, by Liat Sokolov - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-transformation-conversational-contextual-ai/Blog: Choose the Right LLM: Why AI Flexibility Matters for Mainframe Transformation, by Priya Doty – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-ai-llm-flexibility/Blog: The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era for Mainframe Transformation, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-agents-mainframe-transformation/Podcast: Podcast: The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/role-generative-ai-mainframe-transformation
BMC Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, Senior Principal Solution Engineer Gilles Robert, and Principal Product Manager Paul Spicer discuss the critical role of automation in modern mainframe operations, addressing workforce challenges, the integration of automation with IT practices, and the future of automation with AI and machine learning.Links:BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.htmlThe Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - www.bmc.com/documents/analyst-r…ops-monitoring.htmlBlog: Equipping SysProgs with AI/ML, Intelligent Automation, and a Modern UX - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/Podcast: BMC AMI Ops Monitoring: The Total Economic Impact™ - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring-the-total-economic-impactPodcast: AI, Intelligent Automation & A Future-Proof Interface for Mainframe Ops - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-intelligent-automation-mainframe-aiopsPodcast: The Game-Changing Benefits of AIOps for Modern Mainframe Operations - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-aiops-game-changing-benefits
Intellyx Principal Analyst and CTO Eric Newcomer leads a discussion with BMC Area Director Duncan Ash, BMC Sales Director Ted Bakon, and BMC Vice President of Solution Marketing Management Priya Doty, exploring the current trends, challenges, and transformations within the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries. Key topics include the impact of emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing, the importance of regulatory compliance and security, and strategies for aligning mainframe operations with modern demands.Links:Blog: Top Mainframe Priorities for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Firms, by Priya Doty - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-priorities-banking-financial-services-insurance/Blog: Last Minute Checklist for DORA Compliance: Critical Considerations for Your Mainframe, by Duncan Ash - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/last-minute-dora-mainframe-checklist/BMC Mainframe Education and Certification - https://www.bmc.com/education/mainframe-training-and-certification.html
BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst and Field Chief Technology Officer Jeremy Hamilton discuss the current state of AIOps, its evolution, and its impact on mainframe operations. They explore the challenges faced by operations teams and the transformative role of AIOps in managing data complexity, optimizing resource usage, and preparing organizations for future challenges. Links:On-Demand Webinar: 7 Hidden Costs of Ignoring AIOps - https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1700026&tp_key=c8a8e5b749&sti=bmcBlog: Equipping SysProgs with AI/ML and a Modern UX, by Nick Mears - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/Whitepaper: The AIOps-Powered Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/earlier-issue-detection-faster-resolution-and-improved-uptime.htmlWebpage: BMC AMI Ops Insight - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-insight.html
Led by Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, Principal Product Manager Liat Sokolov, and R &D Solutions Architect Anthony DiStauro discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in mainframe computing, focusing on how AI can enhance operations, improve performance management, and increase the quality, velocity, and efficiency of mainframe software development. The discussion highlights the proactive capabilities of hybrid AI and explores the importance of specialized language models, the potential for autonomous AI, the necessity of building trust in AI systems, and more. Links:Blog: Predictions for 2025: Transforming Mainframes with Generative and Hybrid AI, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-ai-predictions/Podcast: The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/role-generative-ai-mainframe-transformationPodcast: The Impact of AI and Generative AI on Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-mainframe-operational-resilienceBlog: Untangling Intractable Mainframe Application Code with Generative AI, by Jason Bloomberg - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/untangling-intractable-mainframe-application-code-genai/Blog: You’ve Never Mainframed Like This: Introducing BMC AMI Assistant, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/genai-introducing-bmc-ami-assistant/Blog: GenAI Insights from the 2024 BMC Mainframe Survey, by Alan Warhurst - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/gen-ai-insights-bmc-mainframe-survey/
HyperFRAME Research CEO and Principal Analyst Steven Dickens, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, and BMC Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss the efficiency of government IT, particularly focusing on the mainframe. The conversation debunks common myths surrounding mainframe technology, highlights the importance choosing the right system for the job, and explores the role of AI in modernizing legacy applications. The panelists emphasize the mainframe's efficiency in handling high transaction volumes at a low cost, while also discussing its integration within cloud and hybrid environments and its relevance and adaptability in today's technology landscape.Links:Article: Why Mainframes (and COBOL) Are Secretly Saving Your Tax Dollars, by Steven Dickens - https://hyperframeresearch.com/2025/02/19/why-mainframes-and-cobol-are-secretly-saving-your-tax-dollars/Blog: Embracing Efficiency in Government IT, by Tony Anter - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/embracing-efficiency-in-government-it/2024 BMC Mainframe Survey Report - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.htmlBMC Automated Mainframe Intelligence (BMC AMI) - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-automated-mainframe-intelligence.html
BMC AMI Cloud Sales Specialist Colleen Gordon and Senior Product Manager Tomer Zelberzvig discuss the history of secondary storage of mainframe data, the current state of tape and VTL, how object storage is the future of mainframe data storage, and how the new Cloud Data Sets feature in BMC AMI Cloud Data is changing the way data storage is handled.Links:Blog: Goodbye, Tape: The Future of Mainframe Data Storage - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/future-of-mainframe-data-storage/BMC AMI Cloud - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cloud.htmlBlog: BMC’s Path to Hybrid Cloud Innovation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/bmc-path-hybrid-cloud-innovation/Podcast: Ransomware and Immutable Backups on the Mainframe - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ransomware-and-immutable-backups-on-the-mainframePodcast: Why Hybrid Cloud for Mainframe Data Protection – And Why Now? - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/hybrid-cloud-mainframe-data-protection-why-now
BMC Technology Solutions Director and DevOps Evangelist Anthony Anter leads a roundtable discussion with BMC Associate Solution Engineer Rachel Clevenger and Senior Associate Software Consultants Nick Guillemette and Dakota Locklear about their careers, what drew them to the platform, and how mainframe organizations can attract new talent.Links:Blog: Why Mainframe Development Is a Great Career Choice - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-development-great-career-choice/Podcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seayBlog: These Are Mainframe Development’s Good New Days - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-application-development-good-new-days/Blog: The Next, Next Generation of Mainframers Is Here - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-next-generation-is-here/Blog: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me/
Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English joins BMC Vice President of R&D David Jeffries, Vice President of Solution Marketing Management Priya Doty, Senior Product Development Architect Anthony DiStauro, and Principal Product Manager Liat Sokolov for a roundtable discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in mainframe transformation.Links:BMC AMI Platform Statement of Direction: Simplify Mainframe Management with AI and Cloud - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/bmc-ami-platform-statement-direction-ai-cloud/Blog Post: You’ve Never Mainframed Like This: Introducing BMC AMI Assistant, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/genai-introducing-bmc-ami-assistant/E-book: Harnessing AI and Generative AI for Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/74/59/547459/547459.pdfWhite Paper: Mainframe Transformation Journey: Blueprint for Integrating GenAI Services Within a Cloud-Native Platform - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/88/76/548876/548876.pdfBMC AMI Assistant Solutions Brief - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/87/71/548771/548771.pdf2024 BMC Mainframe Survey – https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.htmlPodcast: The Impact of AI and Generative AI on Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-mainframe-operational-resiliencePodcast: Generative AI and the Mainframe Developer Experience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/generative-ai-and-the-mainframe-developer-experience
BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst, Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, and Principal Solution Marketing Manager Nick Mears explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning (ML), and intelligent automation are revolutionizing mainframe operations, all within the context of a future-proof interface designed specifically for equipping the next generation of system programmers (SysProgs). Links:Blog Post: Equipping SysProgs with AI, ML, Intelligent Automation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/On-Demand BMC Tech Talk: In Focus: The BMC AMI Ops HTML 5 GUI - https://events.bmc.com/bmc-tech-talk-in-focus-bmc-ami-ops-html-guiBMC AMI Ops Insight – https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-insight.htmlBMC AMI Ops Automation for Data Centers – https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-automation-data-centers.htmlBMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html
BMC AMI Cloud Sales Specialist Colleen Gordon and Worldwide Director of Cybersecurity Sales Ken Chism talk about the threat of ransomware on the mainframe, how organizations can work to prevent attacks, how to recover in the event of an attack, and the importance of immutable backups to those recovery efforts.Links:White Paper: Mainframe Under Attack: Essential Measures for Ransomware Resilience - https://www.bmc.com/documents/white-papers/mainframe-under-attack-essential-measures-for-ransomware-resilience.htmlBMC AMI Security - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-mainframe-security.htmlBMC AMI Cloud - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cloud.htmlBlog: What DORA Means for Mainframe Teams in and Around EMEA, by Ken Chism - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/what-dora-means-for-mainframe-teams-emea/Podcast: Mainframe Operational Resilience: DORA and Beyond - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-operational-resilience-dora-beyondPodcast: Why Hybrid Cloud for Mainframe Data Protection — And Why Now? - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/hybrid-cloud-mainframe-data-protection-why-now
Industry experts discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI can help organizations solve mainframe operational challenges like the loss of tribal knowledge, faster onboarding of new talent, managing cost and capacity, and more. Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English leads a panel including BMC Area Vice President of Product Management Mark Banwell, R&D Solutions Architect Anthony DiStauro, and Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton.Links:Podcast: Mainframe Operational Resilience: DORA and Beyond - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-operational-resilience-dora-beyondBlog: Harnessing AI and Generative AI for Mainframe Operational Resilience, by Mark Banwell - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-operational-resilience-harnessing-generative-ai/Podcast: Mainframe Observability: More Thank Monitoring - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-observability-more-than-monitoringBlog: Leveraging Generative AI in Mainframe DevOps, by Dave Jeffries - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/leveraging-generative-ai-mainframe-devops/Podcast: Generative AI and the Mainframe Developer Experience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/generative-ai-and-the-mainframe-developer-experience
BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst, Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, and Principal Solution Marketing Manager Nick Mears discuss the importance of modern tooling in mainframe operations and the results of a recent Forrester® Total Economic Impact™ study of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring.Links:The Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/documents/analyst-research/the-total-economic-impact-of-bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.htmlBMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html
Two generations of COBOL developers, Pat Rinehart and her grandson, BMC Developer Devin Berchtold, discuss the differences, as well as the similarities, in their experiences working on the mainframe.Links:Blog Post: Two Generations of COBOL, My Grandma and Me, by Devin Berchtold - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me/Podcast: These Are the Mainframe’s Good New Days - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/these-are-the-mainframes-good-new-daysBlog Post: The Next, Next Generation of Mainframers Is Here, by Anne Hoelscher - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-next-generation-is-here/Blog: IBM System/360 Laid Groundwork for Mainframe Innovation, by David Schipper - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-innovation-groundwork-ibm-s360/Blog: These Are Mainframe Development’s Good New Days, by Mark Schettenhelm - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-application-development-good-new-days/
Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC Vice President of R&D David Jeffries, BMC R&D Solutions Architect Anthony Distauro, and BMC Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss the role generative AI is already playing in mainframe DevOps and what’s in store for the future, including how GenAI can help streamline onboarding of new developers and assist in code comprehension, how BMC is utilizing GenAI in its mainframe solutions, and more.Links:Blog: Generative AI in Mainframe Development: Revolutionizing Code Explanation and Documentation, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/genai-mainframe-development-code-explanation-documentation/Blog: Leveraging Generative AI in Mainframe DevOps, by David Jeffries - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/leveraging-generative-ai-mainframe-devops/Blog: AI-Generated Mainframe Development Insights, by April Hickel - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-generated-mainframe-development-insights/
BMC’s Anne Hoelscher, David Schipper, and Mark Schettenhelm talk about their mainframe careers, how things have changed since they started out, and how the mainframe has adapted to stay relevant for six decades and counting.Links:Blog: The Next, Next Generation of Mainframers Is Here, by Anne Hoelscher - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-next-generation-is-here/Blog: IBM System/360 Laid Groundwork for Mainframe Innovation, by David Schipper - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-innovation-groundwork-ibm-s360/Blog: These Are Mainframe Development’s Good New Days, by Mark Schettenhelm - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-application-development-good-new-days/
Mainframe Observability: More Than MonitoringIntellyx Managing Director Jason Bloomberg, BMC Vice President of Research and Development David Jeffries, and BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst discuss the importance of mainframe observability, what it entails, and its role in regulatory frameworks like the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and Sheltered Harbor.Links: White Paper: Mainframe Observability: More than Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/documents/white-papers/mainframe-observability-more-than-monitoring.htmlBlog Post: Mainframe in the Situation Room: System Monitoring and Observability for the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-system-monitoring-observability/What is DORA? The Digital Operational Resilience Act Explained - https://www.bmc.com/learn/digital-operations-resilience-act-dora-explained.html
Led by Futurum's Steven Dickens, our panel discusses the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), how companies are preparing for it, and its benefits beyond regulatory requirements.Links:Webpage: What is DORA? The Digital Operational Resilience Act Explained - https://www.bmc.com/doraBlog Post: Navigating DORA Regulations: A Guide for Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/dora-regulations-mainframe-operational-resilience/E-book: The Dora survival guide for mainframe operational resilience - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/56/27/545627/545627.pdfInfographic: “The clock is ticking on DORA. Is your mainframe ready?” - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/55/78/545578/545578.pdfFuturum Group Brief: “DORA Compliance and Resiliency for the Mainframe: Proactive Strategies for Operational Continuity” - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/55/93/545593/545593.pdfBlog Post: What DORA Means for Mainframe Teams in and Around EMEA - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/what-DORA-means-for-mainframe-teams-EMEA
BMC Lead Product Developer Marcus Davage, R&D Solutions Architect Frank Rhodes, and Principal Solution Marketing Manager Nick Mears discuss the advantages of a collaborative, database DevOps approach to mainframe database development.Links:Presentation: Driving Down Database Development Dollars - https://www.virtualusergroups.com/project/january-2024-driving-down-database-development-dollars/IDC Survey: Unlocking Mainframe Data with Database DevOps - https://www.bmc.com/forms/unlocking-mainframe-data-with-database-devops-white-paper.htmlCustomer story: Dillard’s satisfies retail customers with fast, efficient transactions - https://www.bmc.com/documents/customer-stories/dillards.htmlCustomer story: Large insurer improves customer service with developer self-service and automation - https://www.bmc.com/customers/huk-coburg.html2023 BMC Mainframe Survey - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.htmlBMC AMI DevOps for Db2® - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-devops.htmlBMC AMI SQL Performance for Db2® - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-sql-performance-db2.html
BMC Senior Product Manager Rita Ankatha and Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss changes they’ve seen in the process and tooling of mainframe development and why a modern approach is the right one.
BMC Director of Software Consulting Tim Ceradsky and DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter share their thoughts on what’s to come for the mainframe in 2024. Links: Podcast: A Look Ahead: 2024 Mainframe Predictions - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-predictions-2024-a-look-ahead Podcast: Modern Mainframe DataOps - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/modern-mainframe-dataops Webpage: Modernize Your Data Management With Hybrid Cloud Agility - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-generated-mainframe-development-insights/ Blog Post: AI-Generated Mainframe Development Insights - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-generated-mainframe-development-insights/
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.htmlPodcast: Modern Mainframe DataOps - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/modern-mainframe-dataopsBlog 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/
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.htmlThe 2023 BMC Mainframe Survey: https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.htmlBMC AMI Data: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-data.htmlBMC AMI zAdviser: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-zadviser.html
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
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.htmlE-book: Charting Your Mainframe DevOps KPIs for Continuous Improvement - https://www.bmc.com/forms/charting-mainframe-devops-kpi-ebook.htmlPodcast: DORA Metrics for Mainframe DevOps - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/dora-metrics-for-mainframe-devopsBMC AMI DevX zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-zadviser.html
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-dataIntellyx 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.pdfIntellyx 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/
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.htmlBlog: 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/
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
Intellyx analyst and managing partner Jason Bloomberg joins BMC DevOps Architect Tony Anter and Lead Product 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
Intellyx analyst and managing partner Jason Bloomberg, BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst and BMC Senior Product Manager Tomer Zelberzvig discuss the advantages of mainframe data storage, management, and protection in the hybrid cloud.
The group discusses some of the challenges presented by the use of traditional on-premises infrastructure and how hybrid cloud alleviates them, how managing mainframe data on the hybrid cloud makes it accessible to analytics engines and AI/ML, and more.
Links:
BMC AMI Cloud Solutions – https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cloud.html
Blog: Entering a Future of Possibility with Hybrid Cloud Mainframe Data Management – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/hybrid-cloud-mainframe-data-management-future-of-possibility
Video: Unlock the Power of Hybrid Cloud Storage for Mainframe Data Management - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oedNp_PgJ0
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/forms/unlocking-mainframe-data-with-database-devops-white-paper.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
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.pdfVenafi - 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.htmlOn-Demand Webinar: Extending Machine Identity to the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/build-zero-trust-by-extending-machine-identity-mainframe-webinar.html
BMC Principal Solution Engineer Roland Kinsman, Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, and DevOps Architect and Evangelist Tony Anter talk about keeping runaway abend notifications under control with a new feature in BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID that enables users to set notification thresholds .Links:Podcast: Ease Deploy Anxiety with Automated Notifications - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ease-deploy-anxiety-with-automated-notificationsBMC Community Post: BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID New Webhook Notifications - https://community.bmc.com/s/news/aA33n000000CuybCAC/bmc-compuware-abendaid-new-webhook-notifications Blog: Gathering Clues in a Fraction of a Second—Batters and Developers - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-developers-batters-gathering-clues/ Blog: Notify, Then Inform with Automated Trouble Ticket Creation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/abend-aid-automated-trouble-ticket/ Blog: Top 4 Reasons Your Mainframe Team Needs ChatOps - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-chatops-top-four-reasons/
BMC Senior Product Managers John Dannenberg and Kevin Corbett, and Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss the importance of mainframe performance testing, the benefits of shifting left and automating, how to get started, and more.Links:Blog: High-Performing Development Teams Use Automated Performance Testing - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-automated-performance-testing/Podcast: Shift-Left Performance Testing on the Mainframe - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/shift-left-performance-testing-on-the-mainframeBlog: The Benefits of Shift-Left Performance Testing - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/shift-left-performance-testing-benefits/Blog: Keep Performance Issues From Slowing Your Innovation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/keep-performance-issues-from-slowing-your-innovation/
BMC Principal Solution Engineer Roland Kinsman and Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss a new feature in BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID that facilitates ChatOps, leading to faster issue resolution and easing deployment anxiety. Links: Blog: Notify, Then Inform with Automated Trouble Ticket Creation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/abend-aid-automated-trouble-ticket/ Blog: Top 4 Reasons Your Mainframe Team Needs ChatOps - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-chatops-top-four-reasons/ BMC Community Post: BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID New Webhook Notifications - https://community.bmc.com/s/news/aA33n000000CuybCAC/bmc-compuware-abendaid-new-webhook-notifications Blog: Gathering Clues in a Fraction of a Second—Batters and Developers - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-developers-batters-gathering-clues/ E-book: SRE and the Mainframe: What You Need to Know - https://www.bmc.com/documents/e-book/sre-and-the-mainframe.html
BMC DevOps Architect Tony Anter and Lead Product Managers Spencer Hallman and Mark Schettenhelm join the Modern Mainframe to give their predictions for mainframe DevOps in 2023. From the use of AI/ML in analytics to the use of consistent tooling across platforms, the three share their thoughts on where DevOps is headed over the coming year.Links:IDC White Paper: A Mainframe-Inclusive Approach to Your DevOps Strategy - https://www.bmc.com/forms/improve-the-mainframe-developer-experience-white-paper.htmlForrester Report: Developing Your Modern Mainframe Strategy - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/78/40/537840/537840.pdfE-book: SRE and the Mainframe: What You Need to Know - https://www.bmc.com/documents/e-book/sre-and-the-mainframe.htmlPodcast: Shift Left Security Code Scanning with BMC Compuware and Veracode - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/shift-left-security-code-scanning-with-bmc-compuware-and-veracode
The authors of the BMC E-book "Ten Steps to True Mainframe Agility" discuss crucial steps along the path to agility. BMC Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, DevOps Architect and Evangelist Tony Anter, Solutions Architect Frank Rhodes, and Senior Product Manager Kevin Corbett discuss the importance of agile development and DevOps and share their own experiences in implementing these practices.Links:E-book: Ten Steps to True Mainframe Agility - https://www.bmc.com/forms/ten-steps-to-true-mainframe-agility-ebook.htmlOn-Demand Webinar: Ten Steps to Mainframe Agility - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89lRnAyrvFoPodcast: Building a Better Software Delivery Platform, Chapter 5 - Source Control for Agile Software Delivery I - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/chapter-5-source-control-for-agile-software-delivery-i?in=modernmainframe/sets/building-a-better-software-delivery-platformPodcast: Building a Better Software Delivery Platform, Chapter 11 – Test Data Management - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/chapter-11-modern-testing-data-management?in=modernmainframe/sets/building-a-better-software-delivery-platform
BMC Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, Senior Solution Engineer Manoj Singh, and DevOps Architect and Evangelist Tony Anter discuss how automation can eliminate the "grunt work" of mainframe development and help deliver a developer experience that inspires and delights developers at any stage of their careers.Links:Forrester Report: Developing Your Modern Mainframe Strategy - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/78/40/537840/537840.pdf
BMC DevOps Architect and Evangelist Tony Anter and Senior Product Managers Mark Schettenhelm, Kevin Corbett, and Paul Allard discuss a new BMC E-book, "Ten Steps to Effective Mainframe Testing," and how automated testing is essential to the effective adoption of DevOps on the mainframe. Topics include getting started with automated testing, code coverage, using the correct data, different types of tests, and more.Links:E-book - 10 Steps to Mainframe Testing - https://www.bmc.com/forms/ten-steps-to-effective-mainframe-testing-ebook.htmlForrester® Consulting Study: The Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/forms/forrester-report-tei-topaz-for-total-test.html?productInterest=compuwarePodcast: The Total Economic Impact™ of Automated Testing with BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/topaz-for-total-test-total-economic-impact
In part two of a discussion on the mainframe developer experience, BMC Director of Software Consulting Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell, Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, and DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter talk about how the use of modern tools improves the developer experience and increases productivity, how these tools can benefit new and veteran developers alike, and new and upcoming tools that further enhance the developer experience.Links:The Modern Developer Experience, Part 1 - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-developer-experience-part-oneIDC Report: A Mainframe-Inclusive Approach to Your DevOps Strategy - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/79/31/537931/537931.pdfBMC AMI DevX Workbench for VS Code -https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-devx-workbench.htmlBlog Post: Achieving the Mainframe DevX Factor To Improve Developer Delivery and Productivity -https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-developer-experience-improve-delivery-productivity/
In the first of a two-part discussion, BMC Director of Software Consulting Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell, Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, and DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter talk about the importance of prioritizing the developer experience on the mainframe and how providing familiar tools and processes helps recruit and retain developers while increasing overall productivity.
Links: IDC Report: A Mainframe-Inclusive Approach to Your DevOps Strategy - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/79/31/537931/537931.pdf
As the mainframe interacts with more outside systems, including mobile and web apps, secure code development is more important than ever. Veracode Chief Technology Officer Chris Wysopal and Strategic Account Manager, Northern Europe Craig Hartwell join BMC Practice Lead for DevOps Stuart Ashby to discuss the need to shift left in code security testing as well as a new integration between Veracode and BMC Compuware Workbench that enables developers to scan code for security vulnerabilities from the IDE.
Links:
Demo: Shift Left Security Code Scan for Mainframe DevOps; BMC Compuware Integration with Veracode - https://youtu.be/MLa-UTGPGqE
Veracode - https://www.veracode.com/ BMC Compuware Topaz Workbench - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-topaz-workbench.html
BMC Mainframe Integrations - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/mainframe-integrations.html
BMC Lead Product Manager Spencer Hallman, DevOps Architect and Evangelist Tony Anter, and Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss DevOps Research and Assessment (DORA) metrics, why they're important to measure on the mainframe, and a new BMC Compuware zAdviser dashboard highlighting these four metrics.
Links: eBook: DORA Metrics for Mainframe DevOps - https://www.bmc.com/forms/dora-metrics-for-mainframe-devops-ebook.html
Blog: Continuously Improve with DORA Metrics for Mainframe DevOps - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/dora-metrics-for-mainframe-devops/
BMC Compuware ISPW - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-ispw.html
BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-zadviser.html
Author, investor, speaker, and advisor Tom Taulli joins The Modern Mainframe to discuss his new book, "Modern Mainframe Development: COBOL, Databases and Next-Generation Approaches," why mainframe development is a promising career opportunity, the impact and future of the platform, and more.
It's a can't-miss episode for those entering the IT workforce, considering a career change, or looking to build or strengthen a development team.
Download "Modern Mainframe Development: COBOL, Databases and Next-Generation Approaches," compliments of BMC - https://www.bmc.com/forms/modern-mainframe-development-ebook.html
Links: Tom Taulli on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomtaulli/ On Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttaulli
Tom's PluralSight.com COBOL courses: https://app.pluralsight.com/library/courses/cobol-big-picture/table-of-contents https://www.pluralsight.com/courses/murachs-mainframe-cobol
The 2021 BMC Mainframe Survey: https://www.bmc.com/forms/mainframe-survey-results.html
Podcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seay
Blog: Awareness, Relatability Key to Drawing Students to the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/awareness-relatability-key-to-drawing-students-to-the-mainframe/
The use of Git for source control management of mainframe code is a hot topic these days. BMC Director of Software Consulting Elizabeth Maxwell, DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, and Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm join the Modern Mainframe to discuss the benefits of using Git for the mainframe, things to consider when getting started, and how Git can be used alongside BMC Compuware ISPW to manage, build, and deploy mainframe code.
Links: eBook: Git for the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/git-for-mainframe-devops-ebook.html
BMC Mainframe DevOps page - https://devops.api.bmc.com/
Blog: Git for the Mainframe: Take Mainframe DevOps to the Next Level - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/take-mainframe-devops-to-the-next-level
Blog: Making Mainframe Git Less Daunting - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/making-mainframe-git-less-daunting
Blog: How to Supercharge Mainframe DevOps with Git + BMC Compuware ISPW - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/how-does-git-work-with-ispw
BMC Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, Lead Product Manager Steve Solomon, and DevOps evangelist Tony Anter discuss the benefits of including the mainframe in your continuous integration/continuous delivery pipeline, things to consider when choosing tools and processes, Tony's experience leading the DevOps transformation at a major credit card company, and more.
Links: eBook: Maximize the Benefits of Your CI/CD Pipeline by Including the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/accelerate-mainframe-application-development-with-ci-cd-pipeline-ebook.html
Blog: Maximize the Benefits of Your CI/CD Pipeline by Including the Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/include-mainframe-cicd-pipeline/
Blog: New DevOps KPI Dashboards in zAdviser Drive Continuous Improvement - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-devops-kpis-continuous-improvement/
Podcast: Charting Your Mainframe DevOps KPIs for Continuous Improvement, Part 1- https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/charting-devops-kpis-continuous-improvement
Podcast: Charting Your Mainframe DevOps KPIs, Part 2: BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/charting-your-mainframe-devops-kpis-part-2-bmc-compuware-zadviser
Podcast Series: Building a Better Software Delivery Platform - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/sets/building-a-better-software-delivery-platform
BMC DevOps evangelists Atul Bhovan and Tony Anter and Manager of BMC Compuware Product Management Spencer Hallman return to discuss how BMC Compuware zAdviser and the data it provides enable increased efficiency and continuous improvement, as well as the new KPI dashboards included in BMC's January 2022 release. Links: Part 1 of the discussion - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/charting-devops-kpis-continuous-improvement
Blog: New DevOps KPI Dashboards in zAdviser Drive Continuous Improvement - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-devops-kpis-continuous-improvement/
Metrics Worth Measuring: Charting Your Mainframe DevOps KPIs for Continuous Improvement (White Paper) - https://www.bmc.com/forms/mainframe-devops-kpis-whitepaper.html
Video: Drive Mainframe DevOps Transformation with Machine Learning Using BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://youtu.be/aJBT7J0hRt4
BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-zadviser.html
We're joined by Manager of BMC Compuware Product Management Spencer Hallman and DevOps evangelists Atul Bhovan and Tony Anter to discuss the value of metrics in driving continuous improvement for DevOps teams. The three talk about the right metrics to track for DevOps success, key KPI objectives, and measuring the adoption rate of tools and processes within your own organization.
Links: Part 2 of the discussion: https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/charting-your-mainframe-devops-kpis-part-2-bmc-compuware-zadviser
Metrics Worth Measuring: Charting Your Mainframe DevOps KPIs for Continuous Improvement (White Paper) - https://www.bmc.com/forms/mainframe-devops-kpis-whitepaper.html
Video: Drive Mainframe DevOps Transformation with Machine Learning Using BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://youtu.be/aJBT7J0hRt4
BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-zadviser.html
Dr. Elizabeth Maxwell, BMC Compuware Technical Director for EMEA, and John Dannenberg, BMC Compuware Strobe Product Manager, join The Modern Mainframe to discuss how to shift left with performance testing, the advantages of automation, how organizations are benefitting, and more.
Links: BMC Compuware Strobe - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-strobe.html
Blog: The Benefits of Shift-Left Performance Testing - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/shift-left-performance-testing-benefits/
Blog: Keep Performance Issues From Slowing Your Innovation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/keep-performance-issues-from-slowing-your-innovation/
DevOps evangelists Tony Anter, Stuart Ashby, Atul Bhovan, and Paul Vallely join The Modern Mainframe to discuss the benefits of automated mainframe testing with BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test. The four talk about their own experiences with testing and the gains realized by enterprises with which they interact, as well as Forrester's report on the Total Economic Impact™ of Topaz for Total Test.
Links: BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-topaz-total-test.html
The Total Economic Impact™ of BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/forms/forrester-report-tei-topaz-for-total-test.html
Test Automation: The Key to Increasing Velocity, Quality, and Efficiency - https://www.bmc.com/forms/vanson-bourne-automated-testing-survey-whitepaper.html
BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test Business Case Builder - https://tools.totaleconomicimpact.com/go/bmc/topaz/index.html
Forrester Study, "Modernizing Mainframe Development Tools Can Help Drive Greater ROI" - https://www.bmc.com/forms/modernize-mainframe-development-tool-analyst-report.html
Dimensional Research Survey, "Mainframe Resurgence Spurs DevOps Adoption" - https://www.bmc.com/forms/dimensional-research-mainframe-devops-adoption-survey.html
zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-zadviser.html
We're joined again by BMC Lead Product Manager Spencer Hallman, Senior Product Manager Paul Allard, and Lead Product Manager Steve Solomon, who discuss using BMC Compuware and BMC AMI solutions for testing, as well as new features included in our October 2021 quarterly release that enhance shift left on the mainframe.
Links:
BMC October 2021 Quarterly Release: https://www.bmc.com/newsroom/releases/bmc-survey-mainframe-instrumental-in-driving-digital-innovation-and-growth.html
Blog: Speed Mainframe Software Delivery Without Compromising Quality by Spencer Hallman - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/speed-mainframe-delivery-quality-shift-left
Blog: The Need for Speed: Virtualized vs. Non-Virtualized Testing on the Mainframe by Paul Allard - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/virtualized-non-virtualized-testing-mainframe/
Blog: Improving Quality and Shift-Left Testing with BMC Compuware zAdviser by Spencer Hallman - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/zadviser-shift-left-testing/
BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-topaz-total-test.html
BMC Compuware zAdviser - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-zadviser.html
BMC Compuware Strobe - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-strobe.html
BMC AMI DevOps for Db2 - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-devops.html
BMC Lead Product Manager Spencer Hallman, Senior Product Manager Paul Allard, and Lead Product Manager Steve Solomon discuss shift-left testing on the mainframe: what it is and how it improves development velocity and quality, the benefits of automating different types of tests, and what to look for in automated testing tools.
Links: Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - www.bmc.com/forms/forrester-rep…for-total-test.html
2021 BMC Mainframe Survey Results - https://www.bmc.com/forms/mainframe-survey-results.html
BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-compuware-topaz-total-test.html
Our series on modern mainframe development concludes with BMC Area VP of Product Management Sam Knutson, Senior DevOps Architect Stuart Ashby, and Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discussing how organizations are implementing mainframe DevOps, the success that they're having, features to look for in modern development tools, and the future of mainframe software development.
Links: Forrester Study, "Modernizing Mainframe Development Tools Can Help Drive Greater ROI" - https://www.bmc.com/forms/modernize-mainframe-development-tool-analyst-report.html Dimensional Research Survey, "Mainframe Resurgence Spurs DevOps Adoption" - https://www.bmc.com/forms/dimensional-research-mainframe-devops-adoption-survey.html
Forrester Total Economic Impact™ of BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/forms/forrester-report-tei-topaz-for-total-test.html E-book, "Ten Steps to True Mainframe Agility" - https://www.bmc.com/forms/ten-steps-to-true-mainframe-agility-ebook.html
In part two of our series on modern mainframe development, Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm and Senior Software Consultant Roland Kinsman discuss how modern mainframe development tools help improve the developer experience and increase the quality, velocity, and efficiency of software development and delivery.
Links: Forrester Study, "Modernizing Mainframe Development Tools Can Help Drive Greater ROI" - https://www.bmc.com/forms/modernize-mainframe-development-tool-analyst-report.html
In the first episode of a three-part discussion, BMC Area Vice President of Product Management Sam Knutson and Senior DevOps Architect Stuart Ashby talk about the risk organizations face in not modernizing their mainframe development tools and the benefits in velocity and quality that can be achieved with the adoption of DevOps and modern tooling. Links: Forrester Study - https://www.bmc.com/forms/modernize-mainframe-development-tool-analyst-report.html
Dimensional Research Study - https://www.bmc.com/forms/dimensional-research-mainframe-devops-adoption-survey.html
The Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC Compuware Topaz for Total Test - https://www.bmc.com/forms/forrester-report-tei-topaz-for-total-test.html
BMC Principal Product Manager Christopher Perry and Director of IBM Z Security Services Chad Rikansrud explain what the MITRE ATT&CK Framework is, how it relates to the mainframe, and what BMC is doing to support it.
In the conclusion of a 3-part discussion of the current state and future of mainframe DevOps, April Hickel, BMC Vice President of Intelligent Z Strategy, and John McKenny, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation, discuss advancements in the operations side of DevOps, how companies are bridging the gaps between development and operations, and what to expect in the future for mainframe DevOps.
In part 2 of a 3-part discussion of the current state and future of mainframe DevOps, April Hickel, BMC Vice President of Intelligent Z Strategy, and John McKenny, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation, talk about what's changing in mainframe DevOps, the factors they see driving organizations to include the mainframe in their enterprise DevOps initiatives, how to overcome the challenges of implementing mainframe DevOps, and how organizations can make the shift and begin reaping the benefits.
In the first of a 3-part series on the current state and future of mainframe DevOps, April Hickel, BMC Vice President of Intelligent Z Strategy, and John McKenny, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Intelligent Z Optimization and Transformation discuss where organizations are in their DevOps journeys, how they're measuring their progress, and the tools they're using to optimize and transform the mainframe.
In this third and final segment, Rick Slade and Jake Leon from BMC Compuware discuss where the market for modernization is headed, areas where companies are struggling to find and retain top engineering talent, how the transformation of Agile and DevOps can aid in that effort, and switching off the green screen.
In this second segment with Jake Leon and Rick Slade from BMC Compuware, we explore what enterprise DevOps means to businesses, what mainstreaming the mainframe means, the important role the mainframe plays in a modern, enterprise DevOps environment, and the steps to take to start down the path to modernizing development on the platform.
East Carolina University Adjunct Professor Dr. Cameron Seay talks about introducing students to the mainframe, how to generate more awareness of the platform on campus, and his efforts to increase the mainframe's profile in college curricula.
Solution Consultant Dave Kartzman reflects on his career on the mainframe, his experiences helping companies migrate to new versions of COBOL, getting students interested in the mainframe, and more.
In this 3-part segment, Rick Slade and Jake Leon from BMC Compuware discuss enterprise DevOps and how companies can modernize their approach to the mainframe. In Part 1 of this series, they discuss why organizations need DevOps, the benefits of DevOps automation for the mainframe, and what to do and not to do when implementing DevOps and Agile on the mainframe.
Software Developer Connor Blair discusses his career, how he became involved with the mainframe, his thoughts on attracting new talent to the platform, and more.
All too often many might think achieving a digital transformation is an endpoint when really it is a journey that requires the right mindset to get there. In this episode, DevOps specialists Marcus Davage and Stuart Ashby from BMC discuss the mindset required to be successful in transforming your digital enterprise that includes your mainframe, as well as insights into how to measure it, waterfall versus agile, and redefining what it means to develop.
BMC Compuware Solution Consultant Roland Kinsman talks about his role, bringing a new generation of developers onto the mainframe, mainstreaming the mainframe, and more.
BMC Compuware zAdviser Product Owner Bill Mackey answers five questions about using measurement to improve your organization, how zAdviser helps, the Icelandic baseball team, and more.
Five questions with BMC Compuware Technical Consultant Glenn Everitt, who discusses switching from waterfall to Agile development, combining silos rather than breaking them apart, the future of mainframe development, and more.
User Experience Engineer Barbara Datz-Hernandez answers five questions on UX and its role in software development.
Listen to Anne Hoelscher, Director of R&D for BMC’s Db2 solutions, and Craig Mullins, President of Mullins Consulting and widely known Db2 thought leader, discuss the need for intelligent automation in modernizing Db2 data management to help companies achieve greater availability, resiliency, and agility.
Director of Federal, State and Local Solutions Claire Bailey talks about technology in the public sector, how the mainframe is being used by governmental agencies, and how private sector ideas can be leveraged to serve citizens even better,
BMC Compuware Abend-AID and Xpediter Associate Product Manager Jake Leon answers five questions about his roles as developer, scrum master, and product manager, how he found his way to the mainframe, and his love of hockey.
In the episode, "Myth Debunked - My Mainframe Cannot Be Hacked," Grant McDonald and Chad Rikansrud from BMC debunked the myth that the mainframe can't be hacked. In this follow-up episode, they share examples and cautionary tales of what happens if you don’t take steps to safeguard your mainframe.
What happens when AIOps meets the mainframe? Join Stefanie Scott and Alan Warhurst from BMC as they discuss how an intelligent, automated mainframe can drive digital business forward and help companies progress on their journey towards becoming an Autonomous Digital Enterprise.
BMC Compuware ISPW Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm joins the Modern Mainframe podcast to talk about the mainframe, Agile development, and the changes he's seen over an almost 40-year career.
Eliminating as many bottlenecks as possible in the Software Delivery Lifecycle is essential to competing effectively in the Digital Age. Dev teams must continuously deliver new features and services their customers demand, while Ops teams need to predict and solve problems as quickly as possible, ensuring optimal performance, availability and security. Achieving this state of equilibrium is next to impossible in siloed organizations with staid cultures—a breeding ground for friction and mistrust. Join April Hickel, BMC VP of zSolutions Strategy and Sam Knutson, VP of Product Management for Compuware, a BMC Company, to understand how modernizing tools, processes and culture, including adopting mainframe-inclusive DevOps, can help organizations continuously deliver high-quality apps and services to market more quickly.
In this episode Grant McDonald and Chad Rikansrud from BMC debunk the myth that the mainframe can’t be hacked. In this very enlightening discussion, Chad shares reasons why people don't take mainframe security as seriously as they should, what could happen if they don't, and what they can do about it to take proactive measures. You don't want to miss this one!
Executive DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade wraps up the series with an overview of the software delivery system, advice on getting started in modernizing your system, and a look at what the future holds for software delivery.
DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade talks with zAdviser Product Owner Bill Mackey about collecting and leveraging useful data about your software delivery system.
Topaz for Total Test Product Manager Steen Brahe joins Rick Slade to talk about automated testing in part II of our discussion on software delivery automation.
BMC's Grant McDonald and Christopher Perry chat about XDR, what it is, what it means for your business, and why you should care about it.
David Rizzo joins host Rick Slade to discuss the role of automation in software delivery.
Topaz for Enterprise Data Product Manager Irene Ford and File-AID Product Manager Kevin Corbett join Rick Slade for a lively discussion of test data management.
In the first of a two-part series, Rick Slade talks with Topaz for Total Test Product Manager Steen Brahe about the different types of automated testing and how the practice is crucial for Agile development.
John McKenny, BMC's Senior Vice President and General Manager, zSolutions, discusses the journey that is mainframe modernization, the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, and who BMC AMI is and what it means for customers.
Rick Slade welcomes SonarSource Vice President of Marketing Nicolas Bontoux to discuss code quality and how SonarQube, SonarLint and SonarCloud help developers ensure the quality and security of their code.
Hear from the NatWest QCoE Lead Chris Booth as he articulates how their cultural shift has enabled NatWest to rapidly react to the emergence of critical customer needs and deliver innovative solutions during a global pandemic. Co-hosted by Stuart Ashby and Elizabeth Maxwell, this is a story which well underlines the need for preparation, education and a customer-centric attitude.
DevOps Architect Rick Slade discusses tools for testing and impact analysis, the tactical and strategic benefits of this technology, and the differences between program understanding and application understanding.
DevOps Architect Rick Slade is joined by Group Product Manager Steve Kansa to discuss the role of the integrated development environment in the modern software delivery system.
The team hears from an International Bank and a key partner from South Africa who share their joint journey that led them to improved software delivery. The experience of the partner accelerated the adoption and reduced the time to ROI... but where did the missing wine go?
Compuware CEO Chris O'Malley talks about the company's recent acquisition by BMC, why the move makes sense, and BMC Compuware will help customers on their DevOps journeys.
DevOps Architect Rick Slade continues his look at the role of software configuration management in a modern software delivery system. Rick is joined by the Director of Compuware Migration Services Team, Francois Dansereau, to discuss the steps involved in migrating to a new SCM.
Special guest Reg Wilkinson from Lloyds Banking Group shares his Mainframe DevOps success story and articulates some of the challenges, and opportunities for continued improvement.
Co-Hosted by a former valued customer of Compuware, Stuart Ashby, who now helps BMC Compuware customers embrace new ways of working, and Atul Bhovan to provide that customer engagement. We reflect on the interview with Reg and highlight key areas we believe invaluable to helping others in their steps towards mainstreaming the mainframe!
Senior Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm joins DevOps Architect Rick Slade to discuss the critical role of the SCM in building a modern, Agile software delivery system.
DevOps Architect Rick Slade discusses the first steps to modernizing your software delivery system, including implementation of tools, assignment of a product owner and SDS team, and choosing a starting project.
In this episode, the Customer Success Investigators, Craig Hartwell, Atul Bhovan, and Bill Mackey, look into the role of continuous measurement in today's fast-paced development world. Vice President of Product Engineering David Rizzo joins the team to explain Compuware's ability to maintain its development pace while transitioning to a remote workforce due to the COVID-19 lockdown. The team also explores the strange case of pets appearing in video conference calls.
BMC DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade discusses planning a new software delivery system (SDS), executing your plan and monitoring and measuring your SDS once it's in place.
Compuware Vice President of Product Engineering David Rizzo joins DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade to discuss Compuware's approach to software delivery system architecture.
BMC DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade gives an overview of our new series, "Building a Better Software Delivery Platform," and discusses some key characteristics of such a platform, including a modern IDE, Agile techniques, automation, security, and more.
Defining DevOps isn't easy, which is why we had Gene Kim join us to talk about it. Gene is one of the leading voices in DevOps, regularly contributing invaluable research and thought leadership through his company, IT Revolution, that is helping organizations transform. He also leads DevOps Enterprise Summit and wrote The Phoenix Project, a novel about IT, DevOps and helping your business succeed.
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IT Revolution: https://itrevolution.com/ The Phoenix Project: https://itrevolution.com/book/the-phoenix-project/ Fireside Chat with Compuware CEO Chris O'Malley: https://youtu.be/r3H1E2lY_ig Project to Product: How Value Stream Networks Will Transform IT & Business - Mik Kersten: https://youtu.be/E5VP3ioSRU8
Compuware CEO Chris O'Malley discusses what it means and what it takes to mainstream your mainframe; that is, make it like any other agile platform in a cross-platform DevOps ecosystem.
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Chris's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophertomalley/