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:

Maggie Necoy, managing director at Velocity Software, is well acquainted with the challenges of navigating the male-dominated mainframe world. Her advice to others facing that challenge? Think big, work hard and find mentors. Read more about Necoy here:

You've been hearing a lot about AI agents lately. Now, it's time to build your own. In the "AI With IBM i" blog, IBM AI specialists Adam Shedivy and Devansh Kumar show you how to bring agentic AI from theory into practice on IBM i. https://t.co/t0xzRzWLyH

📢Next Week: AI in Practice: Turbocharging DevX With Code4z & GitHub Copilot Explore how AI can enhance the Z developer experience without disrupting existing processes or, more importantly, compromising the codebase.  Register now 👇 https://t.co/YPt6S19ahI

As a 10-year-old girl, Sandi Moore defied gender expectations when she put aside her figure skates and joined the boys' hockey team. That kind of determination propelled Moore to an impactful career on IBM Power. Read more from Women Driving Tech: https://t.co/ETYh9Cn5IX

In the latest edition of TechChannel's latest Mainframe Master Innovations, learn how MFA, quantum-safe encryption and AI fit into the present and future of mainframe security. Read (and watch) here: https://t.co/WrUbfxaTio

Reflecting on her rise in the tech sector, Mary Langen is thankful for the examples set by predecessors who showed what women can accomplish in tech. She now works to support other women in their tech career journeys. Read more about Langen here: https://t.co/BpMSCfkxH5

IBM Power continues to prove the doubters wrong, consistently posting double digit ecosystem growth, Richard Milone writes as he explains the factors driving the server's success. https://t.co/itwlHtsQYI

The task of performance and capacity planning for IBM Power may feel like trying to hit a moving target, but there are approaches you can take to get as close to that target as possible. https://t.co/E3avcbu7oM

📢Next Week: MFA for IBM i: Evaluating the Options In this November 18th webinar we'll hear from IBM Champion Sandi Moore with Fortra as she dives into native MFA in IBM i 7.6 and what it means for IBM i shops looking to capitalize on it Register now 👇 https://t.co/i7qEtJFNDR

The daughter of a math teacher and a software developer, Anne Hoelscher was comfortable with technical subjects early on. But the mainframer knows not everybody gets that kind of start. Read more about Hoelscher and other inspiring technologists here: https://t.co/zpYxCvzHPn

Mainframe performance and capacity planning is more than a math problem. Learn why in TechChannel's latest e-book. https://t.co/RWhByq0VpZ

Sammie Clark's background in computer science goes back to her teen years. Now, she helps drive innovation at New Era Software while inspiring other women to be a part of the mainframe's future. Read more Sammie's story in Women Driving Tech: https://t.co/uonpAQ5qSG

In this update on the Kyndryl Internship Program, Pat Stanard stresses how a focus on mentorship can help bridge the skills gap, highlighting papers by interns Vivian Aguirre and Christopher Rodriguez. https://t.co/wCQiQC0oc7

After Samantha Buhler fled Vietnam with her family, she made the most of the opportunity she found in the United States. Read about her journey from refugee to mainframe trailblazer. https://t.co/KTDHuLjpbG

When you boil down any assessment of mainframe security, the ultimate question is always what you have overlooked. Often times, the answer to that question is SERVAUTH, which can be an invaluable tool for organizations pursuing a zero trust strategy. https://t.co/n1FTtE7AV1

Enthusiasm is contagious, so be prepared to get excited about IBM Z NetView, the networking monitoring and management program that Joe Gulla describes as a "programmer's joyride" in this article from his "z/OS and Friends" series. Read it here👇 https://t.co/HuFwTideFA

📢TOMORROW📢 "z/OS I/O Performance: Do You Have a Problem?" Catch this webinar from Enterprise Performance Strategies on Wednesday, Oct. 15, at 11 ET, featuring a discussion on frustrations with I/O measurements and more. Register here 👇 https://t.co/ufMRkUeWnd

Enterprises are moving so fast to operationalize AI that they may not have all the pieces in place to avoid getting into trouble. Read about the pressure decision makers face as they try to avoid falling behind while also making sure they don't get burned. https://t.co/imTJCl4T8B

Get the latest on IBM i from Steve Will. In his latest installment of "You and i," Will introduces the AI coding assistant IBM Bob, highlights new Technology Refreshes and details a new version of Rational Developer for i. https://t.co/3aPxobPLHT

These days, mainframe data isn't usually confined to the mainframe. With the popularization of hybrid environments in mind, Craig Mullins educates us on the various types of mainframe data and how hybrid applications access them. https://t.co/vlsN7cksXv