On August 6-11, more than 1,200 enterprise IT professionals gathered in Providence for six days of 500+ unique technical education sessions and plenty of networking with colleagues at festive events. What made SHARE Providence extra special; however, was the excitement around IBM's recent unveiling of the new Z mainframe and, attendees were treated to a special message from IBM Chairman, President and CEO Ginni Rometty.
Posted September 11, 2017
In the words of a longtime SHARE member, "as I look back throughout all my years being involved with SHARE I can point to numerous occasions when working side-by-side with peers resulted in very positive outcomes." To him, collaboration is the one thing that remains irreplaceable as the industry, our roles and tools that we use continue to change.
Posted August 28, 2017
At SHARE Providence, August 6-11, students from around the country gathered at Student Career Day to participate in a competitive Hackathon and attended educational sessions, met with technology partners and connected with industry professionals.
Posted August 14, 2017
IBM Z is finally here, and at SHARE Providence, you will be among the first to learn more about the newly announced IBM Z mainframe and its Pervasive Encryption capabilities. With four special sessions focused on z/OS 2.3 and IBM z14, as well as IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) 2.14.0, SHARE Providence will feature some of the very first education on IBM's exciting new developments.
Posted July 31, 2017
On top of more than 500 technical sessions to be excited about at SHARE Providence, this summer's featured presenters are no exception. Monday's keynote will begin with a special message from IBM chairman, president and CEO, Ginni Rometty, followed by secret IBM mainframe experts (attend Monday's keynote for the reveal!) who will explore the future of IBM Z and how continuous innovation in hardware and software technology delivers differentiated value.
Posted July 17, 2017
Security and regulatory compliance impact every professional within your IT organization. How are various roles specifically impacted by security, and what areas should you be most concerned about? At SHARE® Providence, August 6-11, expert panelists will offer their perspectives in a series of TED-style Talks.
Posted July 06, 2017
There's an age-old adage that young IT professionals feel the mainframe is outdated, or that they would rather work on newer platforms. To one millennial, that's a myth. Luisa Martinez, an IBM mainframe professional, says that most young IT professionals don't have an opinion about the mainframe because they likely don't know much about it.
Posted June 19, 2017
Now more than ever, IT environments need to be incredibly fast, all while remaining reliable. DevOps has emerged as a critical component of IT by providing quick responses to business needs, and z/OS plays an important role in that model.
Posted June 05, 2017
Have you ever wondered about the open source code that powers IBM Blockchain, or wanted to increase your understanding and skills of z/OS integrity? SHARE Academy is your chance to take a deep dive into these two topics with a full day of interactive, hands-on educational sessions.
Posted June 05, 2017
SHARE is excited to announce Student Career Day, taking place at SHARE Providence on August 6-11. This action-packed day will feature the Master the Mainframe Hackathon, where participants can collaborate with other students and connect with IBM and Rocket Software experts, while competing in fun challenges designed to enhance their knowledge of z Systems in Application Development.
Posted May 22, 2017
During SHARE® San Jose, March 6-11, 2017, Reg Harbeck, chief strategist with Mainframe Analytics Ltd. and SHARE Editorial Advisory Committee member, sat down with Phil Young, co-founder of zedsec 390, to explore critical security topics, tips and tactics to help create a more secure mainframe environment.
Posted May 08, 2017
As IT leaders look to transform mainframe culture, developing open and uniform industry standards have become increasingly necessary, especially for z/OS software products.
Posted April 24, 2017
Organizations that rely on the mainframe often face a myriad of challenges when recruiting top talent. While some candidates follow the traditional pathway to a mainframe career with four-year degree programs, internships and on-the-job training, many find their way into the industry through a non-traditional path.
Posted April 10, 2017
If you were unable to attend SHARE San Jose, or just want to relive all the world-class education from the week, purchase SHARE Live! to access more than 25 hours of hand-picked video recordings of technical sessions including Tuesday's keynote,
Posted March 27, 2017
Congratulations to Holden O'Neal, the winner of the HackZone challenge at this year's SHARE® San Jose. Attendees were able to dive into z Systems in Application Development in this hands-on challenge that tested their enterprise computing skills.
Posted March 27, 2017
With SHARE San Jose behind us, we are looking forward to Providence this summer. At the Rhode Island Convention Center, SHARE Providence will feature new educational classes on IBM Blockchain and Security in addition to sessions that cover DevOps,
Posted March 13, 2017
SHARE San Jose may be over, but you can relive all the highlights from the SHARE event on the SHAREnews Daily blog. Revisit the most talked-about technical sessions and find out what you missed.
Posted March 13, 2017
At SHARE San Jose, kick off your Tuesday morning by participating in an interactive TED-style talk about "The Mainframe in the Digital Age: Not Just for Legacy Workloads." Featuring Peter Rutten of IDC (sponsored by IBM Corporation and CA Technologies), Jonathan Adams of BMC Software, Hayden Lindsey of IBM Corporation, Ashok Reddy of CA Technologies, and Keith Sisson of Compuware, you will not want to miss a collaborative keynote on a topic that is more relevant than ever. Then, hear more tech talks at the Tech Talk Corner in the SHARE Technology Exchange Expo for educational content from exclusive event partners.
Posted February 27, 2017
You know the value of a career in mainframes, given the increasing potential for growth in the industry. So, why aren't more young professionals finding their way to a career there? Discover how the industry can recruit more young talent and find out ways that IBM is training and introducing new hires to the world of mainframes. (You can learn even more during the technical session, "From Fossils to Jurassic Park," at SHARE San Jose.)
Posted February 27, 2017
The mainframe and DevOps: they go together like peanut butter and jelly. When your organization feels the pressure to produce more seamless and innovative mobile experiences,
Posted February 13, 2017
SHARE San Jose 2017 is just around the corner. Are you prepared to plan your week from a selection of over 500+ sessions?
Posted January 30, 2017
Why do mainframes get overlooked when it comes to penetration testing? To Phil Young and Chad Rikansrud, the co-founders of zedsec 390, the lack of necessary skills and little support available in the current threat landscape are just parts of the answer.
Posted January 30, 2017
Get excited for SHARE San Jose 2017, March 5-10, by exploring the hundreds of technical sessions covering topics such as DB2 12 for z/OS and the latest and greatest DFSMS updates. Not convinced? There's more where that came from!
Posted January 16, 2017
The mainframe has been around for approximately six decades. For years, ironically, people both within and outside of our industry have held the mainframe's age against it, as if it were evidence of the mainframe perhaps not functioning as well it used to or not being as necessary as it used to be.
Posted January 03, 2017
The online agenda for SHARE San Jose, March 5-10, is now available on SHARE.org. If you're still deciding whether to make the trek to Silicon Valley — let the technical session lineup make your decision for you!
Posted January 03, 2017
Following the recent announcement that North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) has landed a $7.5 million contract with the U.S. Dept. of Labor to help increase the numbers of underrepresented minorities and women in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics, SHARE caught up with Rocket Software's Daniel Martin (Director for Industry Influence, SHARE Board) to discuss the impact this will have on SHARE and the future of the enterprise IT and the mainframe.
Posted December 12, 2016
This is the can't-miss enterprise IT event of the winter: SHARE San Jose is your one-stop shop to learn from the brightest leaders, access top education and network with professionals from across the industry.
Posted November 28, 2016
Hear the stories of women who are shaping the future face of technology in SHARE's latest video. Carving a path for the next generation, each featured professional explains why she chose enterprise IT and her keys to career success.
Posted November 28, 2016
IBM's partnership with the 2016 U.S. Open Tennis Championship is a clear example of the vital role the mainframe plays in modern technology. To power the app, IBM used high-processing cloud technologies supported by a physical hardware environment.
Posted November 14, 2016
SHARE's prestigious EXECUforum event, designed for enterprise IT leaders, is poised to deliver the same exceptional networking and thought-leading discussions that have made it a success year after year.
Posted October 31, 2016
Enterprise IT professionals have reason to celebrate — SHARE Academy is offering two unique specialties (made popular at recent events!) this spring during SHARE San Jose 2017.
Posted October 17, 2016
Join GT Software's Don Spoerke for this upcoming SHARE webcast and hear relevant examples of how GT Software customers have built applications on top of mainframe systems without additional coding.
Posted October 17, 2016
There is no shortage of available metrics to provide detailed insight into system performance. The problem is sorting through them all and recognizing what is most important. Utilization, for example, comes in many forms.
Posted October 03, 2016
Submissions to speak at SHARE's winter event in San Jose close THIS Thursday, Oct. 6. Do not miss your chance to share your insights, expertise and new ideas with peers by presenting as a speaker.
Posted October 03, 2016
Do not miss your chance to learn from Director of Enterprise Architecture Mark Irose as he explains how his team at Electric Insurance Co. uses web services to link legacy applications in CICS and Datacom with contemporary web and mobile apps.
Posted September 19, 2016
On Monday, March 6, 2017, award-winning speaker and author Connie Podesta will deliver a keynote during the SHARE San Jose event. As a former radio and television personality, Connie Podesta is an expert on psychology, sales, leadership, change and life balance.
Posted September 19, 2016
SHARE is seeking the best of the best to submit presentation proposals for the upcoming SHARE San Jose event. Translation: YOU can take part in this leading enterprise technology educational event as a speaker.
Posted September 06, 2016
During the SHARE Atlanta event, elections were held for the SHARE Board of Directors. SHARE extends its gratitude to each candidate, their sponsoring organizations and the 2016 Nominating Committee for their hard work and commitment to SHARE. Elected as the next SHARE President was Harry Williams of Marist College.
Posted August 22, 2016
As SHARE San Jose approaches, SHARE is seeking the best of the best to submit ideas for presentations. Take part in this leading enterprise technology educational event from March 5-10, 2017. All submissions are due October 6, 2016. Additionally, speakers selected to present will receive a discounted registration rate for the full week or complimentary registration for the day they present. From DevOps or Mobile and Social Networking to Security in the Enterprise, a variety of topics and formats are welcome.
Posted August 22, 2016
Whether you were in attendance during SHARE Atlanta or not, we want to help you re-live the excitement through SHARE Live! By purchasing SHARE Live!, you (and your coworkers!) gain access to hand-picked technical content from the SHARE Atlanta event
Posted August 08, 2016
At SHARE Atlanta, attendees had the opportunity to directly influence the content of a brand-new, highly anticipated Redpaper on IDCAMS during a live session with IBM Redbooks and via the hashtag #SHAREredpaper.
Posted August 08, 2016
Are you in need of a career boost? Look no further than SHARE Atlanta.
Posted July 25, 2016
The wait is finally over; the SHARE Atlanta agenda is now available for you to view! Now that the Atlanta schedule is live, you can plan your lineup of educational sessions.
Posted July 11, 2016
For anyone you know who has heard about the mainframe, but does not know exactly what a mainframe career entails, now is the perfect time to encourage them to explore all the possibilities — and apply for one of CA Technologies' Mainframe Academy scholarships.
Posted June 27, 2016
Prove you can "Master the Mainframe" by applying for the CA Mainframe Academy Scholarship. If you are looking to perfect your mainframe programming skills, now is the time!
Posted June 27, 2016
Still deciding whether to register to attend SHARE Atlanta? In addition to its 500+ sessions, SHARE's summer event is an excellent career boost that will help your professional development.
Posted June 27, 2016
Want to learn from the top minds in business and enterprise IT to strengthen your organization? You are in luck! SHARE recently announced its featured presenters for the educational event of the summer — SHARE Atlanta, July 31-Aug. 5.
Posted June 13, 2016
Do you ever wonder about the vital role of mainframe technology in the future of cloud computing? Frank DeGilio, Chief Architect for Cloud, IBM Systems Group, discusses this with SHARE in an eye-opening Q&A.
Posted May 31, 2016
How many times have you heard the word "encryption" today? Working in the world of IT, you cannot go a day without hearing or reading about it, and organizations today can no longer turn a blind eye to it.
Posted May 16, 2016
For today's IT teams, cyber threats and security breaches are becoming more and more common, and, as a result, cybersecurity has quickly escalated to the top of the IT priority list. But, what is the secret to staying one step ahead of the bad guys?
Posted May 02, 2016