Data-Centric Security: Protecting the Mainframe“Data-centric security follows two principles,” explains Felix Rosbach, Comforte’s product VP. “Protect the data as early as possible, and then deprotect only when it’s absolutely necessary.” Comforte has been safeguarding mainframe data for more than 20 years. As threats grow, so does the challenge of effective cybersecurity. “Companies want to share data on the mainframe,” Rosbach continues. “They want to use it, they want to analyze it, they want to work with it, which results in a situation where you need to not only consider security on the m ..read more

SummaryGet ready to certify as an IBM Cloud Technical Advocate--the quick and easy way. Tune in to our one-hour upcoming webinar for a speedy Flash Jam exam prep with tips and tricks on the certification exam. An explanation of the 66-question, 90-minute certification Approximately 60 flashcard questions that may appear on the exam Watch the replay for more study and exam prep Resources For the online Tech Advocate training, enroll here if you’re an IBM employee, and follow this link for others. Learn more about becoming certified when you tune in. If you haven’t already, you can register fo ..read more

“Time is ticking once you receive an instant payment,” says Thorsten Völkel, CEO of PPI AG. “You only have ten seconds for the round trip, sending the instant payment to the receiving bank and getting back a notification, and then sending back a notification to your customer.” Speed is about to become very important in the European Union, where instant payments will become mandatory this year.  The IBM Z platform is uniquely suited for rapidly processing such transaction volumes.  PPI AG is a market leader in payment solutions; their instant-payments engine is helping institutions wh ..read more

Data belongs on the mainframe, and new modernization tools are making it easier to give the right people access. “Everyone has an analyst who's not a technical user that needs to get to the data,” explains Greg Weinheimer, product manager with Cloud Software Group’s ibi business unit.  “We take care of that piece, and they can just worry about analyzing the data.” Given that 70% of the world’s data resides on mainframes, connectivity is a critical consideration for hybrid environments – and much more.  As ibi product marketing manager Hannah Knox says, “Mainframes are vital for the f ..read more

Learn more at the Flash Jam exam prep session for certification as an IBM Cloud Professional Architect v6, our most popular certification. This webinar will help prepare you to succeed on the certification exam.  An explanation of the 66-question, 90-minute certification  60 flashcard questions that may appear on the exam An opportunity to take the Professional Architect v6 exam for FREE Learn more about becoming certified when you tune in ..read more

“Speaking about financial institutions, up-time is really important,” says Sapiens senior system programmer Giora Bar. “If you want a system that actually never fails, I would take the mainframe.” Over four decades, he’s seen first-hand how IBM Z plays a pivotal role in maintaining operational stability and efficiency. That’s why 92 of the world's top 100 banks rely on mainframes to host their core systems. Giora and Sapiens eMerge Unit VP Mordi Tzamit join us to explore the advantages of mainframes, best-practice methodologies, and why financial institutions continue to rely on the IBM Z plat ..read more

Be inspired and learn from the example of two IBM Champions who boosted their careers by stretching beyond their current skill sets to learn something new and certify as IBM Cloud Professional Architects. Join us for a conversation with Laticia Carrow and Janet Sun as we explore: Tips for passing the certification exam The power of IBM study materials and community programs How to join the IBM Cloud Advocate study group for extra focus This episode is hosted by Natalie Brooks Powell, Go-to-Market Leader for the IBM Center for Cloud Training and Libby Ingrassia, Program Director for IBM Cha ..read more

“The world is running on COBOL,” says IBM’s Tom Ross, aka Captain COBOL.  He’s not exaggerating: Some 220 billion lines of COBOL process $3 trillion worth of commerce every day – and 1.5 billion new lines are written each year. Modernization is constant, and that can present challenges when the time comes to compile updated programs.  “When programs don’t get touched for a period of time, they become forgotten,” observes Jim Rahm, co-founder of Source Recovery. “You can’t fix the problem if you don’t have the source.” Recovering COBOL source code is his business. If you love COBOL, t ..read more

Cloud computing never stops changing. And cloud professionals are always growing and learning as the industry evolves. IBM Center for Cloud Training recently updated one of our most popular certifications: IBM Cloud Professional Architect. So, get ready to get updated on the new curricula. ‌ Join host Natalie Brooks Powell and special guest Thomas Macaulay, Curriculum Manager at IBM Center for Cloud Training, to learn what you need to know. ‌ Learn how the Professional Architect exam (which is now v6) has been revised to better align with the day-to-day job role Discover new concepts, best pr ..read more

The Flash Jam exam prep session for certification as an IBM Cloud Technical Advocate was a hit at the IBM TechXchange conference in Las Vegas. Now, learners who did not attend TechXchange conference or who want a refresher, can get the same useful tips and tricks for certification in the same convenient one-hour format. Attendees will see: An explanation of the 66-question, 90-minute certification exam 60 flashcard questions that may appear on the exam An opportunity to take the Technical Advocate exam for FREE Learn more about this foundational Cloud certification when you tune in ..read more