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Birds of a Feather 2016……
….Here we go again!!
Mark S. AnzaniVP, z Systems Strategy
Discussion Topics
• IBM directions and z
• z Strategic update
• Ecosystem update
• My special guest……
• Question time……..
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In 2016, IBM is aligning capabilities for speed, effectiveness, client impact and growth
“IBM emerges as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company.”Ginni Rometty, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer
Our Focus is Industries Our Culture is Agile
Our Solutions are Cognitive Our Platform is Cloud
z Systems is positioned for digital transformation
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Technology Systems
Support new generation computing requirements
Deliver trusted, high performance, and resilient platforms
Execute with agility, leveraging strong, open ecosystems
Mobile Analytics Cloud
DevOps Open
Security
SkillsAPIs
BlockChain
Software
I BM
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FreeCOBOLTraining
e-Learningcurriculum
Sixcourses,27hours
Limitedtime:May1– October31,2016
Community Cloud
• DeliveropenaccesstoTRYLinuxONE• Builddeveloperskillsandabiastowardstheplatform• ProvideaplatformforOpenSourceinnovation
InitialGoals
Inaddition….• TRYofferforourISVandPartnercustomers• Clientteamsbuildingtheirownskills• Proofoftechnologyplatformusedbyclientteams• ISVon-ramptotestplatform
Enhanced User ExperienceLaunchedCommunityCloud2.0
• Self Service Provisioning Portal• Based on Java technology• Call OpenStack REST API directly (more efficient and much better
performance)• Designed based on the requirements of Community Cloud..
Remove all the restrictions on the current SCE portal• Plug-ins for additional services
– Modularize additional services in the self-service portal• Online reports and analysis
RegistrationIaaS
Create/Manage Instances
Other Cloud
Services
Reports and
Analytics
Public Cloud - Momentum continues
Gen Y and the MainframeThe Credit Suisse approach
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Generation YHow to inspire and attract young people for the Mainframe
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Find the right spot1. Attract internal apprentice by a roadshow in the 4th year.2. Use the university job days.3. Fancy online information platform for young talents and career starters.
Be prepared§ Young people want to see their (possible) future in the Mainframe.§ What kind of technology is used? => show me the cool stuff!§ How about different career paths? e.g. SME, Architect, Project Manager, Line Manager. § Is there a (young) Mainframe community? Knowledge and news exchange is essential for them!§ MF Certificates/Graduations - A main key opener! e.g. internal certificates, EMA(European
Mainframe Academy).§ Does the company support me to get an university degree?
Get them involvedØ This new generation wants to be challenged.Ø Give them the right amount of responsibility and increase it regularly.Ø Make them visible and provide a platform for their ideas.Ø Have frequent 1:1 sessions to control their progress and provide constructive feedback.Ø Let them have team projects and development activities.
Generation YWhat are your plans and intensions?
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Different roles§ The Gen Y should succeed a retiring SME?§ The Gen Y should reinforce a team?§ The Gen Y should explore and introduce new technologies to your Mainframe?
Strategy§ Do you want/need new specialists or generalists?§ How about a frequent job rotation?§ Are the talents «owned» by a team leader or are they organized in a pool?§ Do you want to introduce a flexible team/project rule model to your organization?§ Is your organization ready for young line managers?
Know your Gen Y talent§ Does a certain talent fit into a specific team?§ Do you know the preferences of each talent?§ What reasons could feel him to leave the Mainframe(organization)?
Some considerations§ Do not forget about the generation between the Gen Y and the Dinosaurs => “The bridge builders”.§ What would fit better for you? A “grow your own approach” or a “lateral entrant” approach?
Enter the Mainframe spaceCourse planning and topic overview – The 3 month boot camp
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Mainframe basics – The transfer§ Class trainings.§ 1:1 trainings.§ Group trainings.§ Competent and motivated instructors.§ Self study and test preparation.§ On the job training in the regular teams.§ Insight into the database areas e.g. DB2.§ Stage in the System Operating.
Documentation§ A short training
insight regarding the JCL topic.
Exploring the Mainframe spaceThe “installation factory” – Getting productive
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Q&A
