The mainframe is dead! Well, no. They keep saying that, but mainframes are very much still around and a critical part of business. Just how critical? IBM Z technology supports approximately 70% of the world's financial transactions yet is only responsible for 5% of global IT spend.

So how is that possible?

In this session, we’ll take a step back to explore the history of mainframes and move into today’s technology and architecture. We’ll also look into the different kinds of mainframe jobs with a focus on the mainframe performance role.

By the end of this zAcademy session, you’ll have a new perspective on the value and the opportunity of becoming a mainframer. It’s a challenging, rewarding, and surprisingly innovative career path.