At the enterprise computing level, perhaps no other piece of hardware is as much a victim of its own success as the IBM mainframe. While some IT newcomers see it as archaic, in reality, the mainframe continues to be the platform of choice for many of the world’s largest organizations.
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April 09, 2012 | By Ryan Rhodes
We’re pleased to introduce another fresh face to the mainframe, Patricio Reynaga, a May 2012 graduate of ... West Texas A&M University.
February 13, 2013
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By Ryan Rhodes
Ten students were named winners of the 2012 IBM Destination z Enterprise Computing Scholarship in January. The top honor went to Chris Richardson of the University of South Carolina.
February 06, 2013
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By Mike Westholder
"I welcome the challenge to step into the generation gap and look forward to learning as much as I can from Big Iron veterans,” says Vance Morris.
December 05, 2012
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By Ryan Rhodes
The fifth annual IBM Destination z Enterprise Computing Scholarship is targets aspiring enterprise computing students seeking to alleviate some educational expenses, while simultaneously padding their resumes with an impressive mainframe-specific asterisk.
November 12, 2012
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By Ryan Rhodes
There’s considerable demand for new IT blood to replace mainframe professionals. In some cases, the new IT blood isn’t all that “new,” so to speak. Take Bartis Hawley-Wall, for example.
October 24, 2012
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By Ryan Rhodes
With IBM’s mainframe turning 48 years old this year and its pool of experts graying—future resources are becoming a real concern. Who is going to take over caring for the most reliable server platform in history?
July 18, 2012
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By Al Grega
After decades of evolution and innovation, the modern mainframe is capable of more than ever. A leader in energy efficiency, cloud capabilities, virtualization, security, availability and more, it's anything but old-fashioned.
July 09, 2012
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By Al Grega
The demise of IBM’s mainframe has been predicted since the ’90s, yet despite negative press, the platform continues to thrive, with new education initiatives, hybrid capabilities, green computing and a steadfast commitment that has lasted for 48 years.
June 27, 2012
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By Al Grega
For decades, the mainframe platform has been powering the world’s financial systems, yet it rarely received the accolades it deserves. This series will address many of the myths about the mainframe and explore the latest generation, the IBM zEnterprise System.
June 20, 2012
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By Al Grega
For younger IT professionals considering a potentially lucrative career working with mainframe, it’s instructive to point out some mainframe fundamentals they should develop.
May 16, 2012
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By Ryan Rhodes
People with mainframe skills tend to stand out in the IT crowd, the experts say. If that’s not enough, they stress that many mainframe jobs pay well into the six figures.
May 02, 2012
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By Pedro Pereira
At the enterprise computing level, perhaps no other piece of hardware is as much a victim of its own success as the IBM mainframe. While some IT newcomers see it as archaic, in reality, the mainframe continues to be the platform of choice for many of the world’s largest organizations.
April 09, 2012
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By Ryan Rhodes
Knowledge and skills aren’t just requirements for finding a new job—they're essential for keeping the one you’ve got or advancing in it.
March 05, 2012
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By Gabe Goldberg
A dozen aspiring mainframers were recognized earlier this month with 2011 Destination z Enterprise Computing Scholarships; the top honor—the Greg Zaubi Memorial Scholarship—went to Vance Morris, an undergraduate at West Texas A&M University.
January 17, 2012
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By Mike Westholder
In three short years, the Destination z Enterprise Computing Scholarship program has recognized dozens of mainframe students and awarded thousands of dollars in scholarships.
November 15, 2011
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By Mike Westholder
Applications are now being accepted for the 2011 Destination z Enterprise Computing Scholarship, which provides thousands of dollars in awards annually to encourage and enable students’ pursuit of mainframe-related IT careers.
October 25, 2011
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By Mike Westholder
The majority of students are unaware of what an IBM System z mainframe is, much less how important the computing platform is to industry and to their daily life. They don’t realize the future employment opportunities for those who pursue an education that includes mainframe topics.
July 20, 2011
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By Marc Smith
For IBM clients, ISVs and Business Partners with an interest in the future of the System z platform, the IBM Academic Initiative System z program offers a wealth of resources
July 01, 2011