SHARE Kansas City, a flagship event in the mainframe community, is set to take place from August 4-8. This follows the highly successful SHARE Orlando event earlier this year, which saw increased attendance, growing vendor participation, and an overall sense of vibrancy that reflects the positive outlook for the future of the mainframe.
As a long-standing supporter of these key industry gatherings, Infotel is proud to once again sponsor and exhibit at SHARE, continuing our commitment to the mainframe ecosystem. The enthusiasm and energy witnessed in Orlando have set the stage for what promises to be another dynamic and insightful event in Kansas City.
Mainframe Skills Council Gains Steam
A significant development announced at SHARE Orlando was the launch of the Mainframe Skills Council by IBM. This initiative aims to foster a skilled, diverse, and sustainable workforce for the mainframe platform.
The council brings together various organizations to share experiences and collaboratively implement solutions, focusing on career awareness, competency frameworks, learning paths, and professional development. Infotel applauds these efforts to address the critical need for young mainframe talent and build a strong global workforce for the mainframe platform. Council goals include:
- Showcase a vibrant mainframe talent pool
- Align on common industry competency frameworks
- Share ideas and practices to enhance professional development
- Share education, training tools, and related resources to optimize the overall mainframe career experience for professionals and leaders
- Increase mainframe employer adoption of proven skill initiatives and practices
Bridging Generations in Mainframe Technology
In line with the industry’s focus on cultivating new mainframe talent, we encourage students and young professionals attending SHARE to visit our booth (#209) to engage with our seasoned mainframe experts who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and experiences. Meet Thierry Hubert, our head of support, who brings over four decades of invaluable experience with Infotel and the mainframe ecosystem. Also present will be Tony Perri, a dedicated mainframe advocate since 2008 and a current IBM Champion.
These conversations are sure to offer insights into the evolving world of mainframe technology and provide a unique chance to learn from professionals who have witnessed (and helped shape) the industry’s growth firsthand. Whether you’re curious about career paths, technical innovations, or the future of mainframe computing, our team is eager to share their perspectives and answer your questions.
Unveiling Improved DB/IQ and IDBA-Online Functionalities With Latest Updates
Our team is excited to engage with attendees, discuss the latest trends in mainframe technology, and showcase our cutting-edge solutions designed to optimize and streamline mainframe operations. Stop by the Infotel booth, conveniently located next to SHARE’s own booth, to get the latest.
At the forefront this year is the newest release of DB/IQ™, our standard-setting optimization and quality assurance tool for Db2® on z/OS®. Version 7.01, now generally available, brings a host of enhancements aimed at empowering Db2 administrators and improving overall efficiency.
Highlights of DB/IQ v7.01 include:
- Enhanced rule exception management at the program level
- Improved QA analysis of CPU consumption
- zIIP processor support in QA batch analysis
- Customizable parmlib dsname at SETUP
Our Eclipse Plugin (v2024.1.0) has also seen significant upgrades, featuring:
- Customized user messages for increased flexibility
- New QA configuration profiles for easier environment switching
- Multi SQL extraction capabilities
We’ll also showcase the latest release of IDBA-Online™, our AI-driven solution DBAs that helps automate database maintenance, including backups, STATS, and REORGs.
Key Benefits of IDBA-Online include:
- Automate Db2 maintenance tasks with Smart Pilot
- Reduce maintenance costs by scheduling necessary tasks only
- Reduce application costs by ensuring positive ROI for every single maintenance task
- Control maintenance operations through a centralized interface
- Ensure maintenance operations without impacting CPU billing
The Mainframe Momentum Continues!
The growing attendance and expanding vendor presence at SHARE events underscore the vitality and ongoing importance of mainframe technology in today’s digital landscape. This momentum was evident at SHARE Orlando 2024, which set a high bar with its energy and enthusiasm. As we gather in Kansas City, it’s clear that the mainframe community is not just maintaining its relevance but actively driving innovation and growth.
SHARE conferences provide a unique opportunity for professionals to exchange ideas, learn about emerging technologies, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. It’s this spirit of shared knowledge and innovation that propels the continued evolution of mainframe systems in our rapidly changing technological world. These events serve as catalysts for discussions and collaborations that will help shape the future of the mainframe.
Join us at SHARE as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in mainframe technology. We look forward to connecting with old friends and new faces alike, sharing our vision for the future of mainframe development, and carrying forward the excitement from Orlando to Kansas City.
See you in KC!
We hope to see you at SHARE Kansas City. If you aren’t attending, be sure to contact the team at Infotel to explore our enterprise products, schedule a demo, and discover how we can be your trusted partner in navigating the ever-evolving world of the mainframe. And be sure to follow us on LinkedIn for updates on products, services, and the latest insights on mainframe modernization, database management, and more.