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Risk & the Future of Mainframe Modernization with Paul Robichaux

We close out an incredible first season of conversations exploring innovation, leadership, and the future of the Z community. In Part 2 of our conversation with Paul Robichaux, we take a deeper look at the growing risks surrounding AI, DevOps, and modernization in enterprise IT environments. As organizations accelerate software development with AI-assisted coding tools like Claude and Codex, the speed of innovation is increasing dramatically. But so are concerns around security, compliance, operational stability, and data exposure.

AI, Compliance, and Zero Trust with Paul Robichaux

Security and compliance are converging—and AI is at the center of it. Paul Robichaux, CEO of NewEra Software and longtime mainframe expert, joins us once again to explore how AI is transforming IBM z/OS environments by turning audit “fire drills” into continuous, automated compliance. From real-time validation to always-ready audit proof, the conversation uncovers how organizations can stay secure, resilient, and audit-ready every day—not just on June 30th.

IBM's Future Potential with Rosalind Radcliffe

In our final episode with Rosalind Radcliffe, we wrap up talking about z/OS and IBM's future capabilities and how optimistic she is for the versatility and usefulness of the program.

The Ethics of AI Responsibility with Rosalind Radcliffe

Continuing our conversation with Rosalind Radcliffe, we pivot to the controversial topic of AI in the tech industry. AI continues to find new applications and uses, so who's responsible for the product it creates? What uses should it be mainly used for, and what should we avoid using it for?

The z/OS Generational Knowledge Gap with Rosalind Radcliffe

We’re back in the saddle again! Today we speak with Rosalind Radcliffe, the CTO of IBM z and Linux One ecosystem organization and frequent conference speaker, on how we should best organize and paths for learning and passing information, especially across generations. She advocates for knowledge sharing and giving space for new ways of thinking as we continue to modernize and evolve down the line.