The Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) is officially in effect, bringing significant changes to how banks and financial institutions manage ICT risks and ensure operational resilience. In this video, industry experts Monica Sasso of Red Hat, PJ Di Giammarino of JWG, and Anne Leslie from IBM discuss some of the critical concepts banks need to know to stay compliant and secure in this new regulatory landscape. Discover: Why DORA matters for the financial sector Key requirements and obligations for banks Practical tips to strengthen your risk management framework If you’re responsible for compliance, cybersecurity, or operational risk in your organization, this video is critical. Get ahead of the curve and make sure your bank is DORA-ready. Join the IBM Financial Services Cloud Council and Forum Community to learn, share, debate, and solve the latest challenges in financial services at: http://ibm.biz/fsccandf Testing Operational Resilience white paper: https://bit.ly/4gprsRO
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Modernizing Mainframe Interfaces
Virtel Web Suite is a powerful and highly scalable solution designed to extend the life and usability of legacy mainframe business applications—while cutting costs and simplifying infrastructure.According to Sebastian Dewar, CTO of Virtel, “It empowers application developers to create a modern web user interface (UI) experience with a no-code, drag-and-drop tool that requires no prior knowledge of web technologies. This approach not only simplifies the modernization process but also significantly reduces costs and saves valuable time, as seen with many of our customers.”Virtel’s Screen Redesigner takes modernization a step further by focusing on enhancing the user experience without requiring a complete overhaul of the application. It offers a fresh, modern look and feel, providing developers with a seamless and intuitive experience.As Dewar further explains, “Mainframes are the backbone of critical business applications, and they must be seamlessly integrated into the broader IT ecosystem. APIs are the key to achieving this integration to stay relevant in today’s digital landscape.”Tune in to discover how cloud, security, and artificial intelligence are driving the future of mainframe modernization—according to the experts at Virtel.ResourcesTo learn more about Virtel, visit them on the web. Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more. Join here.Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.
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The z/Education! Podcast - Episode 5
“Get ready for the real world! One of the best practices in teaching is to bring in real world examples, think about the context not so much straight theory”. A must not miss, fascinating talk with Dr. Alex Citurs on the January episode of “The z/Education! Podcast”.
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First Steps: Systemware Trains Next-Generation Mainframe Talent
In this episode, Systemware CEO Frankie Basso shares insights on developing the next generation of mainframe talent. With over four decades of experience in creating content management services for the IBM Z platform, Systemware is dedicated to cultivating a new wave of professionals. Basso emphasizes the critical importance of establishing a skills pipeline and explains how they introduce new recruits to the potential of the mainframe. He also highlights the key skills they prioritize during training. Tune in to learn how Systemware guides recruits in understanding the mainframe's capabilities, what essential skills they focus on first, and how their development progresses – including the one aspect that often surprises new mainframe professionals.Resources Visit the ISV Ecosystem User Group on the IBM Z and LinuxONE Community for more updates on how ISVs and partners are innovating the IBM Z platform: blogs, events, videos, discussions, and more. Join here. Subscribe to z/Action! Each month we meet some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.
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The z/Education! Podcast - Episode 4
Episode 4: Our guest for this episode of The z/Education! Podcast is Professor LeRoy Hardy, a lecturer at the University of North Texas, College of Business. As an alumnus of UNT, he’s thrilled to teach IBM Z at his alma mater. One of his best-known practices is incorporating IBM Z Xplore into his teaching. According to Professor Hardy, "IBM Z Xplore is an excellent opportunity for students to explore various aspects of mainframe technology, enjoy the learning process, and spark their curiosity to dive deeper." Don't miss this insightful episode!
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