ISV Ecosystem

IBM Z ISV Ecosystem User Group Update -- August 2021

  • 1.  IBM Z ISV Ecosystem User Group Update -- August 2021

    Posted Wed August 11, 2021 12:37 PM

    The IBM Z ISV User Group continues to grow.  So far, nearly 180 of you have joined: sharing knowledge, exchanging
    ideas, and exploring innovation.  Please be sure to encourage your co-workers to join the group as well. Thank you!

    Don't miss what's happening this month:

    z/Now! New ISV Web mini-series -- Thursday, August 19 at noon ET
    Just for ISVs, this new series highlights inside information about all the different ways you can maximize your ISV
    status and expand new acts of advocacy to promote the IBM Z platform. This month's z/Now! episode reviews the
    LinuxONE Partner Network.


    Discover New Opportunities Through the LinuxONE Partner Network Program
    ISVs, join us for the z/Now series to learn about helpful resources especially for you for building, marketing
    and growing. On Thursday, August 19th at noon ET, Suchitra Joshi, IBM Ecosystem Manager, will walk you through
    the IBM LinuxONE Partner Network (LPN), a program for independent software vendors ( ISVs) to easily port,
    certify and deploy applications on IBM LinuxONE platform. Don't miss out on benefits, including access to Red Hat®
    OpenShift® technologies for application development, Go-to-Market resources, opportunity to list on IBM Marketplaces,
    and a rich set of learning resources for skill development. Get a preview at this blog. Register to hear more on resources
    you don't want to miss, and to ask any questions you may have.

     

    zAction! New episode on IBM Expert TV -- Thursday, August 26 at 11 a.m. ET
    IBM Z's ISV channel on Expert TV features some of the world's most innovative companies as they share how they're
    expanding horizons and driving success with IBM Z.  This month's z/Action! episode features HCL discussing process
    optimization on IBM Z.


    Start Your Business Process Optimization Journey on IBM Z
    Learn how IBM Z and HCL's innovative development practices increase productivity and aid in platform development.
    Discover how to customize your IBM Z experience to the needs of your organization, bringing a higher return on investment
    and a positive user experience through continued support and adaptability.
    Learn more

     

    Don't forget!

    • There's a new version of z/OS. IBM z/OS V2.5, the next-generation operating system for IBM Z, is designed to accelerate client
       adoption of hybrid cloud and AI and drive application modernization  Learn more here.
    • IBM Z Day is back, coming September 15. This one-day, free virtual conference unites the IBM Z ecosystem. sharing best
      practices across our global community. This year's conference features five tracks -- including a new Application
      Modernization Z track -- with a 1/2-day client workshop, and a 24-hour Global Student Meetup to advance skills via
      hands-on learning. Register to attend here.
    • z/Action! episodes are always available on-demand. Bookmark z/Action! here. There are several episodes for you to browse,
      and we'll be broadcasting a new 30-minute episode on the last Thursday of every month.
    • If you haven't already, take a moment to visit the IBM Z ISV Ecosystem User Group for blogs, events, videos, discussions,
      and more. ISVs can join here.


    Thank you for your participation in IBM Z ISV Programs. We appreciate your business!

    -- The IBM Z ISV Ecosystem Team



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    Lee Sullivan
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