As the mainframe interacts with more outside systems, including mobile and web apps, secure code development is more important than ever. Veracode Chief Technology Officer Chris Wysopal and Strategic Account Manager, Northern Europe Craig Hartwell join BMC Practice Lead for DevOps Stuart Ashby to discuss the need to shift left in code security testing as well as a new integration between Veracode and BMC AMI DevX Workbench for Eclipse that enables developers to scan code for security vulnerabilities from the IDE.

Links:

Veracode - https://www.veracode.com/

BMC AMI DevX  Workbench for Eclipse - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-devx-workbench-for-eclipse.html?301=bmc-compuware-topaz-workbench

BMC Mainframe Integrations - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/mainframe-integrations.html

The Modern Mainframe

Shift Left Security Code Scanning with BMC AMI and Veracode

BMC Principal Solution Engineer Roland Kinsman, Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm, and DevOps Architect and Evangelist Tony Anter talk about keeping runaway abends under control with a new feature in BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID that enables users to set notification thresholds .

Links:
Podcast: Ease Deploy Anxiety with Automated Notifications - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ease-deploy-anxiety-with-automated-notifications

BMC Community Post: BMC AMI DevX Abend-AID New Webhook Notifications - https://community.bmc.com/s/news/aA33n000000CuybCAC/bmc-compuware-abendaid-new-webhook-notifications 

Blog: Gathering Clues in a Fraction of a Second—Batters and Developers - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-developers-batters-gathering-clues/ 

Blog: Notify, Then Inform with Automated Trouble Ticket Creation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/abend-aid-automated-trouble-ticket/ 

Blog: Top 4 Reasons Your Mainframe Team Needs ChatOps - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-chatops-top-four-reasons/

Heading Off Abend Storms That Can Affect Your Users

BMC Senior Product Manager Rita Ankatha and Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss changes they’ve seen in the process and tooling of mainframe development and why a modern approach is the right one.

DevX - Mainframe Developer Experienec

It's Not the 1980s, So Why Develop That Way?

BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst, Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, and Principal Solution Marketing Manager Nick Mears discuss the importance of modern tooling in mainframe operations and the results of a recent Forrester® Total Economic Impact™ study of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring.
Links:
The Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/documents/analyst-research/the-total-economic-impact-of-bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html

BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html

Mainframe Operations

BMC AMI Ops Monitoring: The Total Economic Impact™

BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst, Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, and Principal Solution Marketing Manager Nick Mears explore how cutting-edge technologies like AI, machine learning (ML), and intelligent automation are revolutionizing mainframe operations, all within the context of a future-proof interface designed specifically for equipping the next generation of system programmers (SysProgs). 

Links:

Blog Post: Equipping SysProgs with AI, ML, Intelligent Automation - 
https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/

On-Demand BMC Tech Talk: In Focus: The BMC AMI Ops HTML 5 GUI - https://events.bmc.com/bmc-tech-talk-in-focus-bmc-ami-ops-html-gui

BMC AMI Ops Insight – https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-insight.html

BMC AMI Ops Automation for Data Centers – https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-automation-data-centers.html

BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html

Operations

AI, Intelligent Automation & A Future-Proof Interface for Mainframe Ops

Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English joins BMC Vice President of R&D David Jeffries, Vice President of Solution Marketing Management Priya Doty, Senior Product Development Architect Anthony DiStauro, and Principal Product Manager Liat Sokolov for a roundtable discussion about the role of artificial intelligence in mainframe transformation.

Links:
BMC AMI Platform Statement of Direction: Simplify Mainframe Management with AI and Cloud - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/bmc-ami-platform-statement-direction-ai-cloud/

Blog Post: You’ve Never Mainframed Like This: Introducing BMC AMI Assistant, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/genai-introducing-bmc-ami-assistant/

E-book: Harnessing AI and Generative AI for Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/74/59/547459/547459.pdf

White Paper: Mainframe Transformation Journey: Blueprint for Integrating GenAI Services Within a Cloud-Native Platform - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/88/76/548876/548876.pdf

BMC AMI Assistant Solutions Brief - https://documents.bmc.com/products/documents/87/71/548771/548771.pdf

2024 BMC Mainframe Survey – https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.html

Podcast: The Impact of AI and Generative AI on Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-mainframe-operational-resilience

Podcast: Generative AI and the Mainframe Developer Experience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/generative-ai-and-the-mainframe-developer-experience

The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation

BMC Technology Solutions Director and DevOps Evangelist Anthony Anter leads a roundtable discussion with BMC Associate Solution Engineer Rachel Clevenger and Senior Associate Software Consultants Nick Guillemette and Dakota Locklear about their careers, what drew them to the platform, and how mainframe organizations can attract new talent.

Links:
Blog: Why Mainframe Development Is a Great Career Choice - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-development-great-career-choice/

Podcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seay

Blog: These Are Mainframe Development’s Good New Days - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-application-development-good-new-days/

Blog: The Next, Next Generation of Mainframers Is Here - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-next-generation-is-here/

Blog: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me/


Next-Gen Mainframers Discuss Their Experiences on the Platform

BMC AMI Cloud Sales Specialist Colleen Gordon and Senior Product Manager Tomer Zelberzvig discuss the history of secondary storage of mainframe data, the current state of tape and VTL, how object storage is the future of mainframe data storage, and how the new Cloud Data Sets feature in BMC AMI Cloud Data is changing the way data storage is handled.

Links:

Blog: Goodbye, Tape: The Future of Mainframe Data Storage - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/future-of-mainframe-data-storage/

BMC AMI Cloud - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cloud.html

Blog: BMC’s Path to Hybrid Cloud Innovation - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/bmc-path-hybrid-cloud-innovation/

Podcast: Ransomware and Immutable Backups on the Mainframe - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ransomware-and-immutable-backups-on-the-mainframe

Podcast: Why Hybrid Cloud for Mainframe Data Protection – And Why Now? - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/hybrid-cloud-mainframe-data-protection-why-now

Cloud Data Management

Goodbye Tape, Hello Cloud - The Future of Mainframe Data Storage

HyperFRAME Research CEO and Principal Analyst Steven Dickens, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, and BMC Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss the efficiency of government IT, particularly focusing on the mainframe. The conversation debunks common myths surrounding mainframe technology, highlights the importance choosing the right system for the job, and explores the role of AI in modernizing legacy applications. The panelists emphasize the mainframe's efficiency in handling high transaction volumes at a low cost, while also discussing its integration within cloud and hybrid environments and its relevance and adaptability in today's technology landscape.

Links:
Article: Why Mainframes (and COBOL) Are Secretly Saving Your Tax Dollars, by Steven Dickens -  https://hyperframeresearch.com/2025/02/19/why-mainframes-and-cobol-are-secretly-saving-your-tax-dollars/

Blog: Embracing Efficiency in Government IT, by Tony Anter - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/embracing-efficiency-in-government-it/

2024 BMC Mainframe Survey Report - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.html

BMC Automated Mainframe Intelligence (BMC AMI) - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-automated-mainframe-intelligence.html

Your Mainframe in an Era of Efficiency: What To Do When the Government Says "Modernize!"

Led by Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, Principal Product Manager Liat Sokolov, and R &D Solutions Architect Anthony DiStauro discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in mainframe computing, focusing on how AI can enhance operations, improve performance management, and increase the quality, velocity, and efficiency of mainframe software development. The discussion highlights the proactive capabilities of hybrid AI and explores the importance of specialized language models, the potential for autonomous AI, the necessity of building trust in AI systems, and more. 
Links:

Blog: Predictions for 2025: Transforming Mainframes with Generative and Hybrid AI, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-ai-predictions/

Podcast: The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/role-generative-ai-mainframe-transformation

Podcast: The Impact of AI and Generative AI on Mainframe Operational Resilience - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-mainframe-operational-resilience

Blog: Untangling Intractable Mainframe Application Code with Generative AI, by Jason Bloomberg - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/untangling-intractable-mainframe-application-code-genai/

Blog: You’ve Never Mainframed Like This: Introducing BMC AMI Assistant, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/genai-introducing-bmc-ami-assistant/

Blog: GenAI Insights from the 2024 BMC Mainframe Survey, by Alan Warhurst - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/gen-ai-insights-bmc-mainframe-survey/


The Future is Hybrid: 2025 Predictions for GenAI and Mainframe Transformation

BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst and Field Chief Technology Officer Jeremy Hamilton discuss the current state of AIOps, its evolution, and its impact on mainframe operations. They explore the challenges faced by operations teams and the transformative role of AIOps in managing data complexity, optimizing resource usage, and preparing organizations for future challenges. 

Links:

On-Demand Webinar: 7 Hidden Costs of Ignoring AIOps - https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1700026&tp_key=c8a8e5b749&sti=bmc

Blog: Equipping SysProgs with AI/ML and a Modern UX, by Nick Mears - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/

Whitepaper: The AIOps-Powered Mainframe - https://www.bmc.com/forms/earlier-issue-detection-faster-resolution-and-improved-uptime.html

Webpage: BMC AMI Ops Insight - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-insight.html


The Game-Changing Benefits of AIOps for Modern Mainframe Operations

Intellyx Principal Analyst and CTO Eric Newcomer leads a discussion with BMC Area Director Duncan Ash, BMC Sales Director Ted Bakon, and BMC Vice President of Solution Marketing Management Priya Doty, exploring the current trends, challenges, and transformations within the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries. Key topics include the impact of emerging technologies like AI and cloud computing, the importance of regulatory compliance and security, and strategies for aligning mainframe operations with modern demands.

Links:

Blog: Top Mainframe Priorities for Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance Firms, by Priya Doty - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-priorities-banking-financial-services-insurance/

Blog: Last Minute Checklist for DORA Compliance: Critical Considerations for Your Mainframe, by Duncan Ash - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/last-minute-dora-mainframe-checklist/

BMC Mainframe Education and Certification - https://www.bmc.com/education/mainframe-training-and-certification.html

Banking on the Future: Tackling FinServ Challenges with a Modern Mainframe

BMC Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, Senior Principal Solution Engineer Gilles Robert, and Principal Product Manager Paul Spicer discuss the critical role of automation in modern mainframe operations, addressing workforce challenges, the integration of automation with IT practices, and the future of automation with AI and machine learning.

Links:

BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring.html

The Total Economic Impact™ Of BMC AMI Ops Monitoring - www.bmc.com/documents/analyst-r…ops-monitoring.html

Blog: Equipping SysProgs with AI/ML, Intelligent Automation, and a Modern UX - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/aiops-equipping-sysprogs-with-ai-mi-intelligent-automation/

Podcast: BMC AMI Ops Monitoring: The Total Economic Impact™ - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/bmc-ami-ops-monitoring-the-total-economic-impact

Podcast: AI, Intelligent Automation & A Future-Proof Interface for Mainframe Ops - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/ai-intelligent-automation-mainframe-aiops

Podcast: The Game-Changing Benefits of AIOps for Modern Mainframe Operations - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/mainframe-aiops-game-changing-benefits

Automating Mainframe Operations: Smarter, Simpler, Stronger

Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC Senior Manager of Product Management Liat Sokolov, and BMC Distinguished Engineer Anthony DiStauro explore the challenges organizations face in managing scattered institutional knowledge and how generative AI, specialized language models, and AI agents can bridge knowledge gaps, improve operational efficiency, and enhance decision-making. 

Links:

Blog: Taking a Ride on the Modern Mainframe Trip With Your AI Best Friend, by Jason English – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/taking-a-ride-on-modern-mainframe-trip-with-ai/

Blog: How Conversational and Contextual AI Power Mainframe Transformation, by Liat Sokolov - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-transformation-conversational-contextual-ai/

Blog: Choose the Right LLM: Why AI Flexibility Matters for Mainframe Transformation, by Priya Doty – https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-ai-llm-flexibility/

Blog: The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era for Mainframe Transformation, by Anthony DiStauro - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-agents-mainframe-transformation/

Podcast: Podcast: The Role of Generative AI in Mainframe Transformation - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/role-generative-ai-mainframe-transformation

Closing the Mainframe Expertise Gap with GenAI and AI Agents

GigaOm Field CTO Darrel Kent, BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, and BMC Principal Solution Marketing Manager for AIOps Nick Mears discuss the evolution of mainframe operations towards modernization, focusing on the integration of AIOps and generative AI as well as the drivers behind this shift, including business needs and technical complexities. 

Links:
GigaOm CxO Decision Brief: Resilient by Design, Modernizing Mainframe Ops Without Disruption - https://portal.gigaom.com/report/cxo-decision-brief-resilient-by-design-modernizing-mainframe-ops-without

On-demand webinar: Modernizing Mainframe Ops for Experts and Next-Gen Teams
Case Study: Dillard’s satisfies retail customers with fast, efficient transactions


Mainframe Modernization with AIOps: Insights from the Field

Intellyx analysts Jason Bloomberg and Jason English join BMC's Anthony DiStauro and Mark Schettenhelm to delve into the evolving landscape of intelligent autonomy, focusing on the role of AI agents and agentic workflows in automating tasks within mainframe environments. The panel discusses the current trends driving the adoption of intelligent autonomy, the challenges faced in achieving true autonomy, and the evolution from traditional chatbots to more sophisticated AI agents. 

Links:

Blog: When AI Lets the Mainframe Talk Back - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-artificial-intelligence-ai-agents/

Blog: The Rise of AI Agents: A New Era for Mainframe Transformation -https://www.bmc.com/blogs/ai-agents-mainframe-transformation/

Mainframe Intelligent Autonomy: Agentic AI and Agentic Workflows

BMC Technology Solutions Director Jeremy Hamilton, Lead Product Manager Manoj Jadwani, and Product Development Architect Richard Nikula delve into the complexities of modern data flows, discussing the challenges of maintaining visibility across various platforms and the importance of an enterprise-wide observability approach that includes mainframe systems.

Links:
December 10 BMC AMI Tech Talk: Extend Mainframe Observability with OpenTelemetry to Splunk and Other Enterprise Platforms - https://events.bmc.com/open-telemetry-mainframe-observability-tech-talk

BMC AMI Datastream for Ops: https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-datastream-for-ops.html

Blog: New Features Improve Mainframe Observability, Understanding, Resilience - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-open-telemetry-metrics-code-transformation/




Bridging the Gap - How OpenTelemetry Is Transforming Mainframe Observability

BMC DevOps experts Tony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm discuss DevOps insights from the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey, including growing implementation, the impact of AI, the generational shift in talent, and the increasing use of Java. 

Links:
Blog: DevOps Insights From the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey, by Tony Anter and Mark Schettenhelm - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/mainframe-survey-devops-insights/

The 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey: A Modern Platform, Positioned for the Age of AI - https://www.bmc.com/info/mainframe-survey.html

Blog: State of the Mainframe in 2025, by John McKenny - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/state-of-mainframe/

Blog: Cracking the Code for Java on the Mainframe, by Jason Bloomberg - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/java-on-mainframe-cracking-the-code/


DevOps Insights From the 2025 BMC Mainframe Survey

In this episode, host Matt DeLaere is joined by two promising students from Northern Illinois University, Xander Nadas and Chase Richards, along with BMC Principal Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm. Together, they delve into the generational shift in mainframe demographics, the importance of recruiting new talent, and the unique perspectives that young professionals bring to the industry. Tune in to discover how the next generation is shaping the future of mainframes and why this technology remains vital in today's digital world.

Links:
Blog: 5 Reasons I’ve Decided to Pursue a Mainframe Career: A College Student’s Perspective, by Chase Richards - https://blog.share.org/Article/5-reasons-ive-decided-to-pursue-a-mainframe-career-a-college-students-perspective

Blog: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me, by Devin Berchtold - https://www.bmc.com/blogs/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me/

Podcast: Two Generations of COBOL: My Grandma and Me - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/two-generations-of-cobol-my-grandma-and-me

Podcast: Next-Gen Mainframers Discuss Their Experiences on the Platform - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/next-gen-mainframe-discuss-experiences

Podcast: A Discussion of Modern Mainframe Development with Tom Taulli - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/a-discussion-of-modern-mainframe-development-with-tom-taulli

Podcast: The Mainframe on Campus with Dr. Cameron Seay - https://soundcloud.com/modernmainframe/the-mainframe-on-campus-with-dr-cameron-seay


How Today’s Students Are Choosing a Career in Mainframe Development

BMC’s Glenn Everitt and Jeremy Hamilton share insights on managing rising costs, improving visibility, and making data-driven decisions. Glenn and Jeremy discuss mainframe cost optimization, how to identify drivers of consumption, and how AI/ML can be leveraged for capacity planning. 

Links:
Tour / Demo - https://www.bmc.com/demos/manage-mainframe-cost-capacity.html

Webinar: BMC AMI Tech Talk: Optimize Mainframe Cost and Capacity with BMC AMI Ops - https://events.bmc.com/bmc-ami-tech-talk-optimize-mainframe-cost-and-capacity-with-bmc-ami-ops

BMC Community Post - Mainframe Cost Optimization Needs a New Operating Mindset - https://community.bmc.com/s/news/aA3cx000000Do73CAC/mainframe-cost-optimization-needs-a-new-operating-mindset

Solution Brief : Mainframe operational excellence with BMC AMI Solutions - https://www.bmc.com/documents/solution-briefs/mainframe-operational-excellence-bmc-ami-solutions.html

BMC AMI Capacity and Cost Webpage - https://www.bmc.com/it-solutions/bmc-ami-cost.html

BMC AMI Capacity and Cost Datasheet - https://www.bmc.com/documents/datasheets/bmc-ami-capacity-and-cost.html

Cut Mainframe Costs Without Cutting Confidence

Defining DevOps isn't easy, which is why we had Gene Kim join us to talk about it. Gene is one of the leading voices in DevOps, regularly contributing invaluable research and thought leadership through his company, IT Revolution, that is helping organizations transform. He also leads DevOps Enterprise Summit and wrote The Phoenix Project, a novel about IT, DevOps and helping your business succeed.

Links:

IT Revolution: https://itrevolution.com/
The Phoenix Project: https://itrevolution.com/book/the-phoenix-project/
Fireside Chat with Compuware CEO Chris O'Malley: https://youtu.be/r3H1E2lY_ig
Project to Product: How Value Stream Networks Will Transform IT & Business - Mik Kersten: https://youtu.be/E5VP3ioSRU8

What Is DevOps? with Gene Kim

BMC DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade gives an overview of our new series, "Building a Better Software Delivery Platform," and discusses some key characteristics of such a platform, including a modern IDE, Agile techniques, automation, security, and more.

Chapter 1: Key Characteristics of a Modern Enterprise Software Delivery Platform

Compuware Vice President of Product Engineering David Rizzo joins DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade to discuss Compuware's approach to software delivery system architecture.

Chapter 2: Modern Enterprise Software Delivery System Architecture

BMC DevOps Solution Architect Rick Slade discusses planning a new software delivery system (SDS), executing your plan and monitoring and measuring your SDS once it's in place.

Chapter 3:  Managing Software Delivery Platform Evolution

DevOps Architect Rick Slade discusses the first steps to modernizing your software delivery system, including implementation of tools, assignment of a product owner and SDS team, and choosing a starting project.

Chapter 4: Getting Started With Your Software Delivery System Modernization Project

DevOps Architect Rick Slade is joined by Group Product Manager Steve Kansa to discuss the role of the integrated development environment in the modern software delivery system.

Chapter 7: A Modern IDE

DevOps Architect Rick Slade discusses tools for testing and impact analysis, the tactical and strategic benefits of this technology, and the differences between program understanding and application understanding.

Chapter 8: Better Code Understanding and Analysis

BMC mainframe Senior Vice President and General Manager John McKenny discusses the journey that is mainframe modernization, the Autonomous Digital Enterprise, and who BMC AMI is and what it means for customers.

Who Is BMC AMI?

Tune in for lively, insightful discussion of topics important to the mainframe community, from DevOps to security and staffing. 2020, 2024 & 2025 winner of the DevOps Dozen Award for Best DevOps-Related Podcast Series.

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