IBM SayZ What?
Welcome to IBM SayZ What?, the podcast where enterprise IT meets mission-critical innovation. Hosted by IBM Z experts and industry leaders, each episode dives into the world of IBM Z hardware and software, exploring how these powerful systems are driving security, scalability, and resilience across public and private sectors. With a special focus on the role of mainframes in government agencies, we discuss how IBM Z helps power national infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and support digital modernization efforts. From z/OS and z/VM to z16, z17, and beyond, discover how mainframes remain at the heart of high-stakes operations—reliable, secure, and built for the future. Join us for insightful conversations with technical specialists, government CIOs, and industry partners as we unpack the real-world impact of IBM Z in today’s evolving IT landscape. 🔐 Because when it comes to trust, scale, and performance—mainframes still matter.
Episodes
We’re excited to share the latest episode of our IBM SayZ What? podcast — and this one’s a special one!
Our incredible summer interns, Marc Sibaja and Prerana Kalapatapu, step up as guest hosts to explore a hot topic with Charles Robinson, IBM’s Worldwide Business Development Leader for the Quantum Safe team.
This episodes topic highlights:
- What it means to be "quantum safe"
- How IBM is helping organizations navigate the post-quantu...
In this exciting episode of the IBM SayZ What? podcast, hosts Aleis Murphy and Ahmed Usman dive deep into the groundbreaking release of the IBM z17 with special guest Kenny Stine, a seasoned expert in enterprise systems and IBM Z Technical Specialist.
Together, they explore:
- What sets the z17 apart from previous generations
- Key innovations in AI integration, quantum-safe cryptography, and resiliency features
- How z17 is redefining p...
In this special episode of 'IBM Says What?' hosts Louise Dixon and Aleis Murphy flip the script—by interviewing none other than IBM’s Watsonx Assistant for Z.
That’s right: the AI assistant becomes the guest.
Tune in as we explore what it’s like to be the assistant supporting IT operations on IBM Z. We dive into how Watsonx Assistant for Z works behind the scenes to streamline problem-solving, enhance productivity, and enable a new k...
In this exciting episode, join hosts Aleis Murphy and Louise Dixon as they sit down with the brilliant 'mind' our very own Watsonx.ai to explore the cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence. From AI's growing role in business to the future of machine learning, Watsonx.ai answers some of the most pressing questions shaping the landscape of modern technology. Whether you’re an AI enthusiast or new to the space, this conver...
In this episode, we explore how Intellimagic’s advanced IT optimization solutions can help federal agencies streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance system performance. With decades of expertise in monitoring and analyzing IT environments, Intellimagic empowers federal customers to gain deep insights into their infrastructure, ensuring better decision-making and improved service delivery. Tune in as we discuss how our tailo...
In this episode of “IBM Sayz, What?”, hosts Aleis, Ahmed, and talk with IBM Z hardware specialist Kiri Nicholson about capacity planning. Kiri explains the difference between ongoing capacity planning and one-time CPU sizing, both crucial for optimizing IBM Z systems. She highlights essential tools like IBM Z PCR and MIPS tables for accurate system scaling and emphasizes the need for cross-departmental collaboration in planning for...
In this episode of IBM Says, What?, hosts Kiara Street and Louise Dixon welcome special guest Joanie Gines to discuss IBM WatsonX Assistant for Z. Joanie Gines shares insights from her 28-year career at IBM, highlighting her passion for blending technical expertise with sales. She explains how WatsonX Assistant for Z leverages generative AI to provide targeted, platform-specific solutions, helping new professionals quickly acquire ...
The podcast introduces IBM’s WatsonX Code Assistant for Z, an AI-powered tool to modernize COBOL applications on IBM Z systems. Hosts Aleis Murphy and Ahmed Usman speak with Carol So, an experienced IBM architect, who explains how the tool guides the transformation process through four phases: Understand, Refactor, Transform, and Validate. The assistant helps translate COBOL to optimized Java while minimizing risks and enhancing te...
In this episode of “IBM Says, What?”, hosts Ahmed Usman and Louise Dixon talk with IBM experts Nabila Ahmed and Monty Bauman about the benefits of IBM LinuxONE, including scalability, security, cost efficiency, and AI capabilities. They highlight workload consolidation, support for open-source tools, and how LinuxONE’s AI accelerator boosts performance in tasks like fraud detection and healthcare imaging.
Our hosts Kiara Street and Ahmed Usman, discuss the importance of the zSecurity portfolio for IBMs customer's.
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