zMinds

About zMinds

Welcome to zMinds, a podcast that gives listeners an opportunity to learn with the thought-leaders and innovators within the z Community. Building on the foundation set by the zExchange, zMinds offers a fresh, dynamic way for industry experts and passionate contributors to share their knowledge and insights for our audience in a user-friendly format. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the z community, zMinds is your gateway to discovering the ideas and perspectives that will shape the future of the z community. Sponsored by NewEra Software

Publisher

Sammie Clark

Category

education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2025

Latest episode

14 May 2026

Latest episodes

28 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2026

   Risk & the Future of Mainframe Modernization with Paul Robichaux

   As the Season 1 finale of zMinds, 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.

2. 

   30 Apr 2026

   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.

3. 

   16 Apr 2026

   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.

Who has been a guest on zMinds

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Navya Ramanjulu
• Rob Bayless
• Tim Humphreys
• Glennon Bagsby
• Ray Mullins

Podcast Authority Score: 11 / 100

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22

Social presence

0

YouTube

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Engagement

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