The future may belong to the Hybrid Professional. Over my 30+ years working in the IBM Z ecosystem, I’ve seen many predictions about one generation of technology replacing another. Client-server would replace the mainframe.Cloud would replace the data centre.And now...
IBM Z and LinuxONE – A Personal Reflection After 30+ years in the IBM Z community, one question has been on my mind recently: Are we doing enough to showcase the career opportunities IBM Z offers the next generation of technology professionals? Throughout my...
The future of IBM Z isn’t just about technology. It’s about talent. After more than 30 years working in the IBM Z ecosystem, I’ve watched several waves of technology innovation reshape our industry, from client-server computing and the internet to...
Innovation Without Compromise What excites me most about the latest IBM Z and LinuxONE announcements isn't the technology itself. It's what the technology enables. Organisations are under increasing pressure to innovate faster, strengthen cyber resilience, improve...
Rethinking Modernisation on IBM Z for the AI Era After 30+ years working with mainframe environments, one thing is clear: Modernisation isn’t about replacing what works, it’s about evolving it. Too often, organisations treat modernisation as a one-off project or...
AI isn’t about job cuts anymore – it’s about creating opportunity A new survey reported today by ITPro shows that 78% of UK directors say AI won’t reduce headcount, and 32% expect to hire more staff as AI drives productivity and specialist roles. This aligns with what...
