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.
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The "I Am A Mainframer" podcast explores the careers of those in the mainframe ecosystem. Hosted by Steven Dickens, Senior Analyst at Futurum Research, each episode is a conversation that highlights the modern mainframe, insight into the mainframe industry, and advice for those looking to learn more about the technology. The podcast is sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation project that aims to build community and adoption of Open Source on the mainframe by eliminating b ...
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Your host, Andy, and guests break down the technology in your favorite movies/tv shows. They will discuss everything, from plotlines to plot holes, while keeping an eye on how technology is represented. Find out if your favorite movie/tv show got technology right… or wrong… or ridiculously wrong.
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Until now, locked away behind the doors of Patreon... the infamous RPG Mainframe podcast is now on Spotify! 70 complete episodes about every aspect of our glorious hobby, all with the deep thinking you expect from Runehammer! Let’s dive in...
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A Podcast about Geeks for Geeks by a Geek
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Join Rob Anderson in this brand-new podcast as he meets with some of the IT industry’s leading influencers to chat all things mainframe: where they’ve been; where they’re going, and how they’re continuing to drive the world’s most important industries with the assistance of modernization specialists. This podcast is brought to you by Advanced’s Cloud & IT Services. oneadvanced.com/mainframe
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AI, Intelligent Automation & A Future-Proof Interface for Mainframe Ops
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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 specif…
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I am a Mainframer Sam Golob
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In this episode of the I Am a Mainframer podcast, Sam Golob delves into the history of the CBT Tape, a vital collection of user-created software for mainframe systems programming. Golob shares how the CBT Tape began in the 1970s, evolving from a physical tape to an online repository. He also discusses his role in maintaining this key resource, whic…
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Ransomware and Immutable Backups on the Mainframe
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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 Atta…
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I am a Mainframer Riya Sahu
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In this episode of the I Am a Mainframer podcast, host Steven Dickens sits down with Riya Sahu, a passionate mainframe developer at Kyndryl, to explore her inspiring journey in the world of mainframe technology. Riya describes her career move from India to Hungary, the challenges of overcoming a language barrier, and how she embraced new opportunit…
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The Lawnmower Man (1992)
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A movie so good, Stephen King sued to have his name taken off it.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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The Fifth Element (1997)
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Leeloo Dallas multipass! Time to revisit this bonkers thrill ride. Where is our Ruby Rhod spin-off?Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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The technology in this movie would destroy society. I can't wait til it's real.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Darren Surch
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In this episode of the I Am a Mainframer podcast, host Steven Dickens interviews Darren Surch, CEO of Interskill Learning, the largest mainframe training provider in the world. Surch discusses his background in mainframe training and the evolution of Interskill over the past 30 years. He highlights the impact of the IBM digital badge program on tra…
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The Impact of AI and Generative AI on Mainframe Operational Resilience
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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 P…
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What happens when you take a time machine into a time machine? Weird and confusing stuff.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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BMC AMI Ops Monitoring: The Total Economic Impact™
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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 AM…
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Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me
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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…
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The newsroom has changed so much since 1976 but also has largely remained the same. We watch the eerily prescient Network.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Dusty Rivers
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In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, host Steven Dickens interviews Dusty Rivers, a revered mainframe expert with 47 years of industry experience. Dusty recounts his remarkable journey from a COBOL programmer to his current role as Senior Director of US zSystems at Mainline Information Systems. He delves into his extensive work with …
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Microsoft Windows 95 Video Guide (1995)
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Could this media BE any more obscure? Let Jennifer Aniston and Matthew Perry take you on a contractually obligated tour of Windows 95.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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Harold and Alex Mann - The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
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Harold Mann and Alex Mann discuss their work on The Lost World: Jurassic Park. Hear them talk about what it was like to work on the sequel to (at the time) the biggest movie ever.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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Jurassic Park (1993)
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Look, if you are going to play God, make sure you have a robust IT department.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Jessielaine Punongbayan
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In this episode of the "I Am a Mainframer" podcast, host Steven Dickens honors Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by featuring Jessielaine “Jelly” Punongbayan from Dynatrace. Jessielaine recounts her inspiring journey as a COBOL programmer, beginning in the Philippines and expanding to various countries worldwide. She highlights the…
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Generative AI and the Mainframe Developer Experience
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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 …
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Johnny Mnemonic (1995)
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This movie has everything! Keanu Reeves, Dolph Lundgren, Ice-T, and a dolphin addicted to heroin. Sign me up.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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These Are the Mainframe's Good New Days
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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-gen…
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Why did we never get the internet depicted in mid-90s films? I wanted to fly through the landscape of cyberspace and see a digital representation of my destination, while wearing eye goggles and haptic gloves. Instead, we get to type into an address bar. That's no fun.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Louisa Seers
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In this engaging episode of the I Am a Mainframer podcast, Steven Dickens hosts a captivating conversation with Louisa Seers from IBM. As the product manager for the CICS portfolio and the technical steering committee chair for Galasa, an integral part of the Open Mainframe Project, Louisa shares insights into her journey at IBM. Beginning as an ap…
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Mainframe Observability: More Than Monitoring
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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 Resil…
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Demolition Man (1993)
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The events of this movie take place less than a decade from now. We really need to step up, as a society, and get these "Franchise Wars" kicked off. Otherwise, Demolition Man will just seem silly.Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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It's too bad they never made a sequel to this movie. I mean, think about it. If they RELOADED the cast, it would be REVOLUTIONSary. They should think about RESURRECTIONSing the franchise. It would be epic! Right?Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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THWACK 2024 Bracket Battle: Hollywood Bytes
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Movies and Mainframes is back and better than ever, for season 2. We are kicking off the new season with a special episode covering the THWACK 2024 Bracket Battle: Hollywood Bytes. 33 "tech" movies, going head-to-head, battling it out for cyber supremacy. Kevin, Chrystal, and I breakdown and recap the exciting action. Who will win?…
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I am a Mainframer: Cynthia Overby
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In this episode of the "I am a Mainframer" podcast, host Steven Dickens engages in an enlightening conversation with Cynthia Overby, the Director of Security and Customer Solutions Engineering at Rocket Software. Cynthia shares her remarkable journey – from her humble beginnings as an intern to becoming CEO and President of Key Resources. Throughou…
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Mainframe Operational Resilience: DORA and Beyond
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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 Mainf…
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Driving Down Database Development Dollars
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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-20…
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I am a Mainframer - Andre Clark
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Dive into the fascinating world of mainframe technology with the latest episode of the "I am a Mainframer" podcast! Join host Steven Dickens as he delves into an insightful conversation with Andre Clark, a seasoned member of IBM's advisory level two support team. In this episode, Clark provides valuable insights into his role, addressing customer i…
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It's Not the 1980s, So Why Develop That Way?
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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.Kirjoittanut BMC Software
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2024 Predictions Double-Click: The Next Wave of Mainframe Innovation
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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/moder…
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I am a Mainframer: Donna Hudi
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In this month's episode of the "I am a Mainframer" podcast, hosted by Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group, guest Donna Hudi, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Business Development at Phoenix Software, shares her career journey and insights into the mainframe industry. Donna discusses her background in enterprise tech, her transition to the mainfr…
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A Look Ahead: 2024 Mainframe Predictions
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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 p…
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Harold and Alex Mann - The Net (1995)
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Harold and Alex Mann sit down with Movies and Mainframes to discuss their work on the movie The Net (1995).Kirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Megan Rupert
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In this month’s episode of the “I Am A Mainframer” podcast, hosted by Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group, guest Megan Rupert provides valuable insights into the evolving mainframe industry, underscoring the importance of diversity, community engagement, and the continuous adaptation of mainframe technology to meet future challenges.Here are the to…
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Modern Mainframe DataOps
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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 Sur…
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Refactoring Monolithic Mainframe Code
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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-…
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I am a Mainframer: Domenico D'Alterio
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In this month's episode of the "I Am A Mainframer" podcast, hosted by Steven Dickens of The Futurum Group, guest Domenico D'Alterio shares insights into his career and the evolving mainframe industry. Currently working on the Zowe open source project at IBM, Domenico discusses how he joined IBM in 1999 as a developer, later transitioning into manag…
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Season 1 is in the can! Let's take a look back at the content we covered and rate it. Find out what Movies and Mainframes was originally titled and we have some teasers for season 2. © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reservedKirjoittanut SolarWinds
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Don’t let that little robot fool you. Beneath the surface of Wall-E is a churning tempest of darkness. Special Guest, Chrystal Taylor, joins the podcast. © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reservedKirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Luciano Gimeno
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In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the October episode of the "I am a Mainframer" podcast features Luciano Gimeno, LinuxONE Sales Manager of North & Latin America at IBM. Host Steven Dickens, VP and Practice Leader at The Futurum Group, takes a deep dive into Luciano's journey from a z/OS programmer to a LinuxONE sales leader and how he…
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Mainframe AppDev Metrics: The Drive for Continuous Improvement
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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-b…
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Cloak & Dagger (1984)
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PG movies just hit different in the early 80’s. Join Tom and Andy with special guest Kevin M. Sparenberg, as they revisit a classic. © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reservedKirjoittanut SolarWinds
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I am a Mainframer: Jabrell McPherson, Shariif Ali, and Jason Lowe
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On this episode of the “I Am a Mainframer” podcast, host Steven Dickens is joined by Jabrell McPherson, Shariif Ali, and Jason Lowe — all students at Albany State University in Albany, Georgia. Jason, a senior graduating in December, is interested in the mainframe space and is particularly drawn to the z/OS operating system and COBOL programming la…
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Why Hybrid Cloud for Mainframe Data Protection — And Why Now?
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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.L…
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Hardening Mainframe Security
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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…
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Does Tom have no taste in movies? Is Andy a pretensious dork? Will “Her" destroy the podcast? © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reservedKirjoittanut SolarWinds
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The Beouf is loose! Shia plays twins in this gem. Too bad the filmmakers didn't have Shia acting against himself. Cowards! © 2023 SolarWinds Worldwide, LLC. All rights reservedKirjoittanut SolarWinds
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