Mainframe Voices - New Mainframe from New Mainframers: IBM z17 First Impressions

In this special episode of Mainframe Voices, we explore the excitement surrounding IBM's April 8th announcement of the z17 mainframe through the perspectives of those newer to the mainframe ecosystem. For many of these professionals, this was their first-ever IBM mainframe launch experience.Our guests share what excited them most about the new IBM Telum II processor's AI capabilities, the full-stack approach to innovation, and how these advancements might shape their future careers in the mainframe space. Gain insights into how the next generation of mainframers views these technological developments and the potential impact on their professional journeys.We are delighted to have our guests:Meena Chand - Computer Science Graduate @University of WolverhamptonAleksandr Charcikov - Senior Solutions Advisor @Rocket SoftwareLuisa Barril - Software Engineer @Swedbank Kyle Pressley - Computer Science Student @Bedford CollegeSoner Coşkun - Mainframe Storage Associate System Engineer @Garanti BBVA TechnologyThe Mainframe Connect podcast includes the I am a Mainframer series, Riveting Mainframe Voices series, and other content exploring relevant topics with mainframe professionals, sponsored by the Open Mainframe Project, a Linux Foundation initiative.#IBMz17 #Mainframe #OpenMainframeProject #LinuxFoundation #MainframeConnect #MainframeVoices #IBMzDay #NewMainframers #AIonZ #TelumII