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The Main Scoop, Episode 29: IT Economics Uncovered: Choosing the Right Tech for Business Growth

How do you know if you're making the right IT investments for business growth? 🚀 The Main Scoop hosts Daniel Newman [https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellouisnewman/] and Broadcom [https://www.linkedin.com/company/broadcom/]'s Greg Lotko [https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-lotko-867b901/] are joined by Dr. Howard Rubin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/horubin/], Co-Founder and CEO of Rubin Worldwide [https://2024.rubinworldwide.com], to look at the critical importance of technology selection in economic outcomes for businesses. Dr. Rubin explores optimizing technology investments to enhance ROI, scalability, and alignment with evolving business objectives. Key topics include 👇 * Hot IT spending trends: Including the rise of hybrid IT and the surprising cost-effectiveness of mainframes * Measuring platform value: Learn about key metrics like ROI, revenue per IT dollar, and the "Run: Change Ratio" * Optimizing your tech stack: Discover how to lower your "cost per transaction" and boost business performance

The Main Scoop, Episode 28: Protect Your IT Investments With an Observability Strategy

With an observability strategy, businesses can quickly cut through the noise to see key actionable insights. In this episode of The Main Scoop, Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman are joined by Brett Dawson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/brett-dawson-9b3818bb/], Principal Mainframe OS Systems Programmer at Fidelity Investments [https://www.fidelity.com], to discuss observability and how it fits in with AI and hybrid IT strategies.

The Main Scoop, Episode 27: Evolving DEI Strategies in the Tech Sector

On this episode of The Main Scoop, Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman sit down with Dr. Gloria Chance [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drgloriachance/], founder and CEO of The Mousai Group [https://themousaigroup.com], to discuss the current posturing of DEI initiatives across the technology industry, why diverse perspectives are key for creating non-biased AI models, and the importance of belonging and inclusivity.

The Main Scoop, Episode 26 — Microsoft and Mainframe: Combining Platform Strengths in Hybrid IT

In this episode of The Main Scoop, Greg Lotko and Daniel Newman sit down with Barry Wordell [https://www.linkedin.com/in/barry-wordell-5896923/], Head and Global GTM for Sales and Strategy at Microsoft [https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/], to discuss the importance of leveraging both cloud and mainframe strengths for an effective hybrid strategy.

Strategies for Successful Mainframe Modernization - Six Five Podcast / Infrastructure Matters

On this episode of the Six Five Podcast Infrastructure Matters, host Steven Dickens [https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenpdickens/] is joined by Astadia [https://www.linkedin.com/company/astadia]'s Chairman and CEO Scott Silk [https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottsilk/], for a conversation on strategies for successful mainframe modernization. Astadia is at the forefront of helping organizations transition from legacy mainframe systems to modern cloud-based solutions, facilitating greater agility and efficiency. Their discussion covers: * The current landscape of mainframe modernization and its importance for businesses. * Challenges organizations face during the transition from mainframe to cloud environments. * How Astadia's approach to mainframe modernization sets it apart from competitors. * The role of technology partnerships in enhancing modernization strategies. * Future trends in mainframe modernization and cloud adoption.