I am very excited to announce that Python® AI Toolkit for IBM® z/OS® is officially available!

Python AI Toolkit for IBM z/OS is a new product that delivers industry leading AI Python packages and makes them available on z/OS. This product delivers open source software that leverages IBM supply chain security, which ensures the Python packages have been scanned and vetted for vulnerabilities that might compromise the safety of the operational environment.

Python AI Toolkit for IBM z/OS enables a familiar, flexible, and agile delivery experience while empowering developers to build AI solutions. These Python packages can be installed and managed by using Package Installer for Python (pip), a common Python package manager.

There are several next steps you can take to learn more and get started with Python AI Toolkit for IBM z/OS:

• View Python AI Toolkit for IBM z/OS available on IBM Shopz.
• To get started, visit our product page to see all the available Python packages, how to setup your environment, and begin acquiring packages.
• Learn more about where Python AI Toolkit for IBM z/OS fits into the Journey to Open Data Analytics on IBM Z and LinuxONE by checking out the content solution and our overview video.
• Join our free live webinar on March 22^nd, 2023 to get an overview of the product and learn how to accelerate your AI journey on IBM zSystems.

Feel free to check out our FAQ or contact aionz@us.ibm.com if you have any questions!