Introducing the 2024 TechChannel Rising Stars, who have worked on #IBMZ or #IBMPower for five years or fewer but are already making a significant impact. Sponsored by @BroadcomMSD and imPower Technologies. Meet this year's Rising Stars:

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Check out this e-book (IBM Power version) to explore the transformative powers of quantum computing and the internet of things (IoT), and how organizations are using the cloud and edge computing to tap into these technologies.

After IBM withdrew support for IBM Db2 Web Query for i, consultant Rick Flagler started getting questions about what how to replace business intelligence and analytics platform. Here, after exhaustive research, he gives his answer.

As cyber threats escalate and regulatory requirements become stricter, ensuring the security of sensitive #mainframe data is more critical. Explore how #datamasking can fortify your cyber resilience and support your compliance efforts.

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Db2 benefits from being written by those intimately familiar with z/Architecture. In this edition of "z/OS and Friends," Joe Gulla lays out those benefits, including enhanced performance and scalability, comprehensive data security, and flexibility.

Cloud computing isn't just a practical way of building out an IT environment. It also provides access to cutting-edge technologies that would otherwise be inaccessible to most enterprises.

IBM is calling the Power11 launch one of the biggest Power rollouts ever. Read more about the milestone launch here:

As IBM ships its latest mainframe, read this collection of articles covering the z17's new AI and quantum-safe posture, the monumental effort it took to build it and how IBM hopes the new system can build on its predecessor's unparalleled triumphs.

More connections = more attack vectors. And, to the delight criminals, we live in an increasingly hyperconnected world. In this article by Puneet Kohli, read how to thwart their attacks by focusing on the human side of the equation.

MFA is not enabled by default on z/OS, and cybersecurity experts say it is one of the most overlooked security precautions on Z. To learn more about implementing MFA on z/OS, read Afroz Alam's walkthrough, where he tests three authentication methods.

The latest version of OpenSSH is out, and it didn't take Rob McNelly long to form an opinion on it. Here, he tells us what he finds helpful about the open-source secure shell implementation and provides his trusty AIX roundup.

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Automating standard tasks improves efficiency and removes risk of inconsistency and error. This approach becomes even more effective when integrated with real-time monitoring. In this article, Andy Wojnarek explains what this means for AIX engineers.

In this installment of "z/OS and Friends," Joe Gulla catalogs the components of IMS Transaction Manager, including recent enhancements that leverage innovations in distributed computing.

Malware on AIX servers is rare, but rare doesn't mean non-existent. One tool for monitoring and managing malware on AIX is ClamAV. Here, Chris Gibson explains how to install, configure and use the open-source, signature-based software.