Get ready for another round of analytics & AI inspiration at IBM TechXchange Switzerland - Analytics & AI Lounge 8.0!  Even not yet being skilled in these topics or being an IBM client: COME and JOIN our community for learning and exchanging! In this release we show the latest and greatest developments in Analytics & AI. You will see & lean a lot about the orchestration of AI Agents and the latest news in the Analytics section.

Join us for our upcoming remote Hands-on Lab and learn how IBM webMethods API can accelerate your transformation. What if you could:
- Access a unified and centralized platform, designed to empower you in effortlessly managing and securing your APIs while upholding strict regulatory compliance?
- Simplify application development and effortlessly scale APIs according to your needs?
- Uncover a wealth of insights about your API ecosystem, armed with robust analytics and monitoring tools?

With IBM webMethods API, you can unleash boundless potential for agility, fortified security, and ceaseless innovation, all while successfully propelling your API-driven strategies forward.

During this session we will discuss how you can:
- Take control of existing APIs and manage them securely to a wider audience
- Protect APIs and explore best practices to ensure the confidentiality and integrity of your data
- Monetize your data by exposing it through APIs
- Create an ecosystem to encourage API adoption, improve API quality, and drive innovation

The time for change is now. Join us for a high-energy, thought-provoking event, proudly hosted by TechWomen Events by IBM, as we explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the path to gender parity.

AI isn’t just a tool - it’s a game-changer. This year, we’re accelerating progress, breaking barriers, and leveraging AI-driven innovation to create real, measurable change in workplaces, industries, and society.

 

 What to Expect:

Powerful Insights – Engage with trailblazing female leaders in the insurance industry as they share their experiences and strategies for driving gender equity through AI.

Dynamic Panel Discussions – Get the inside scoop on how AI is shaping the future of workforce equity, leadership, health, and inclusive innovation.

Actionable Takeaways – Walk away with practical, data-driven strategies to transform gender parity from a vision into reality.


 Key Focus Areas:

    Workforce Equity – Eliminating unconscious bias in hiring, performance, and leadership.
    Closing the Leadership Gap – Using AI to accelerate women’s advancement into executive roles.
    Advancing Health & Safety – AI’s impact on women’s health, workplace safety, and gender-based violence prevention.
    Driving Policy & Cultural Change – Leveraging AI insights to shape policies and foster inclusivity.
    Inclusive Product Design – Ensuring AI-driven solutions meet the financial and security needs of women.

This isn’t just a conversation—it’s a call to action. Be part of a movement that’s using AI to fast-track gender parity and drive real impact.

Discover how IBM Storage Defender enables organizations to achieve robust data resilience and meet compliance standards in virtual environments. Learn how to protect critical workloads, streamline recovery processes, and adapt to evolving regulatory demands with cutting-edge data protection and management capabilities.

Key benefits:
Enhanced resilience: Gain comprehensive protection for virtual environments with automated recovery and AI-powered threat detection
Simplified compliance: Address regulatory requirements with a unified approach to data governance and security
Optimized operations: Streamline processes with integrated tools, reducing complexity and improving efficiency in data management

Frontline workers depend on specialized devices to stay connected and productive in dynamic environments—whether in the field, on the production floor, or at customer sites. IBM MaaS360 offers a powerful solution to securely manage these devices, from dedicated and shared devices to unattended and kiosk scenarios.

Join us for a session to discover how MaaS360 helps businesses onboard, secure, and manage a variety of frontline devices, enhancing both productivity and security.

Key Takeaways:
Dedicated Devices: Streamline management for individual users with secure access to critical apps and data
Shared Devices: Provide secure, private access for multiple users while ensuring strong data protection
Unattended Devices: Ensure continuous monitoring and updates for devices in remote or hard-to-reach locations
Kiosk Management: Create a controlled, compliant user experience on any device for operational efficiency

A lot is happening on the IBM i platform. Join Steve Will, IBM i Chief Technology Officer and Distinguished Engineer, to hear key insights into the evolution of the platform and what is coming next. 

Join us to:
• Learn firsthand from IBM i clients and users who are already leveraging the latest innovations in the platform to drive efficiency, security, and modernization within their company
• Hear valuable user perspectives on the platform and real-world IBM i success stories
• Be among the first in the community to hear what is coming next for IBM i

Struggling with fragmented data workflows and lack of trust in your insights? It’s time to simplify and transform your team’s data strategy. 

Introducing the newly released watsonx.data intelligence, a solution built to help teams easily discover, curate, trust, and share data while driving collaboration and AI-readiness. 

Join this webinar to learn how watsonx.data intelligence can:
Enable intelligent data discovery and curation for structured and unstructured data.
Promote trust in your data through integrated governance, quality, and lineage tools.
Streamline sharing and access while maintaining security and compliance.

We understand that the scheduled time for this webinar may not be convenient for everyone, but don’t worry, register today, and we’ll provide access to the on-demand recording after the live event. Secure your spot now and rethink your data strategy.

Generally available for almost 3 years, Db2 13 for z/OS continues to deliver new capabilities, with 74% (and growing) of the capabilities being delivered in the continuous delivery stream. Meanwhile, Db2 12 for z/OS end-of-support is announced and less than 1 year away. If you have not started your migration to Db2 13, now is the time to begin.

We will review the key components of that planning. If you already use Db2 13, chances are there is even more value to gain from this version.

🎻 Join The AI Orchestra: create AI Agents in perfect business harmony  🤖

     Compose, Conduct, and Score with AI Agents


Are you passionate about AI agents, Agent orchestration frameworks, or just curious about how autonomous systems are built and deployed?


The Agentic AI Jam is open for business users with tech-curious minds, developers, tinkerers, researchers to:

  🎷 Jam with fellow enthusiasts, hear new watsonx product updates and the latest in AI research

 🎤 Experience collaboration on case studies and real-world demos

 🎼 Build your own AI agents using low-code cutting-edge watsonx and open-source platforms

 🥁 Orchestrate fast prototyping of multi-agent agentic workflows and observe how they collaborate

Join us to learn how to ensure that the AI in their organisation is conducted with governance and security - right from the collection of data through to the deployment and running of models in production.

Join us in Columbus for the IBM Business Analytics User Group for Cognos and Planning Analytics.

This is an opportunity to connect with industry peers and explore the future of business analytics. Hear directly from product management about the latest innovations in Cognos and Planning Analytics, and discover how generative AI is reshaping the world of business intelligence. 

Engage in an open forum to exchange insights and ideas with your fellow professionals, then relax and network at our cocktail hour afterward!

In this session you will learn how to troubleshoot network performance issues by chaining SNMP performance data to related NetFlow data. You will see how you can chain metrics, such as FW VPN session data or IPSLA response data, to related NetFlow traffic data to streamline troubleshooting workflows.

In this webinar, you will learn:
About the value that SNMP data combined with NetFlow data can bring to the Network troubleshooting process
How you can map any SNMP Object & Indicator to related NetFlow data to streamline the troubleshooting workflow

IBM invites you to an exclusive workshop to witness the future of IBM® Power®. 

See the announcement and experience in-person sessions to learn more about the technology and value it will create for your organization.

Full-day tech briefing - offers a comprehensive exploration of the intersection of data platforms, cloud, and AI technologies, starting with a joint keynote on bridging these domains. The event then splits into two parallel streams, focusing on the latest developments in distributed systems and mainframe (Z) systems, with a particular emphasis on data and AI. Through a combination of presentations, case studies, and demonstrations, attendees will gain insights into integrating these technologies to drive innovation and efficiency.

Take a look at the new features in this release of Storage Defender.

Learn what's been added to the product recently, why it benefits you, and a demo of the feature in use

Growing technological complexity and the pressure to deliver faster solutions without compromising security or performance are driving teams to eliminate operational barriers between IT tools. 

Over the past few years, IBM has invested in this area by acquiring solutions such as Ansible, Pliant, and others.

In this workshop, we'll discuss how to democratize access to IT automation, improving your current tools and facilitating integration between them in a simple and natural way, without having to rely on third-party teams. Imagine easily integrating tools like Turbonomic with CI/CD pipelines, GitHub/GitLab, Terraform, or other Infrastructure as Code tools, ITSM solutions such as BMC, FreshService, or Jira, among many others, without the need for scripts and with out-of-the-box integrations.

Don't miss it!

IBM Expert Labs will feature key offerings and capabilities to help you upgrade to the latest version of Maximo Application Suite (MAS) Manage. You'll also learn how to leverage various Asset Performance Management (APM) solutions within Maximo. Additionally, IBM Expert Labs will demonstrate its generative AI capabilities, which can help Maximo Application Suite (MAS) customers automate their Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) processes.

In this webinar:
- Understand IBM’s 2025 Go To Market , and where Maximo sits within it 
- Customer will learn how to accelerate their journey to MAS Manage with expert labs
- Customer will learn how to accelerate their journey to Asset Performance Management
- Customers can leverage AI to automate FMEA processes within your organization with Expert labs assets

During Federal News Network’s inaugural AI & Data Exchange, presented by Guidehouse, government and industry experts shared insights and progress on AI work and discussed how to address the related challenges that all agencies face.

In this session, you will learn about some of the new app-centric capabilities IBM has introduced to its NetFlow solution, making it easier for network engineers and end-users to speak the same “app” language when talking about network performance.

In this webinar, you can learn about:
App-Centric Netflow capabilities
New App Categories and App Name fields
Traffic by Country support
New Flow-to-Metric Workflow capability

Hosted by Francis Rose and presented by IBM, the program features in-depth discussions with leaders from the IRS and IBM on AI’s strategic implementation, from use-case-driven approaches to its impact on application modernization and human resource management.

In today’s fast-paced world, staying ahead of the curve is essential. Join us for a dynamic 30-minute session with expert panelists from IBM Learning as we explore the latest technology trends and discuss the importance of continuous learning for individuals and organizations.

Discover how IBM Learning Subscriptions can be tailored to meet both enterprise and individual needs, providing access to comprehensive product training. Learn about the IBM Learning Private Portal, designed to support large-scale team training initiatives. We’ll also delve into IBM’s cutting-edge content available on Coursera, focusing on in-demand areas such as AI and Data Science.

Stay on top of your learning journey with the new IBM Video Learning Subscription, offering high-quality content from industry leaders. And track your progress with IBM Learn ‘n Score, an engaging platform that allows you to earn points while growing your skills.

This session is your opportunity to unlock the tools and resources that will propel your career and help your organization thrive. Don’t miss out—register today to transform the way you and your team learn this year.

The renewable energy industry is growing rapidly, but maximizing asset performance remains a challenge due to equipment variability, unplanned downtime, and operational inefficiencies. IBM Maximo Renewables, a leading Asset Performance Management (APM) SaaS solution for renewables, provides AI-driven analytics, near real-time analytics, and structured loss categorization to help renewable operators optimize efficiency and reduce losses.

Join us for an insightful session to explore how IBM Maximo Renewables can help you increase uptime, enhance operational transparency, and maximize energy yield across solar, wind, and battery energy storage assets.

In this event, the attendee will be customers and Business partners. They will learn about IBM z17 & LinuxONE5, Broadcom ficon director and SAN switch.

Join us for this workshop where you will learn the latest and greatest about Db2 for z/OS.

Unlock the power of real-time analytics and decision-making with seamless integration of SingleStore with IBM and IBM StreamSets. Learn how a real-time engine, fast data ingestion, and low-latency responses can transform your applications, enabling instant insights and smarter actions. 

In this webinar:
Learn effective strategies for optimizing data ingestion to drive real-time analytics and decision-making 
Discover how implementing a real-time engine can enhance responsiveness, efficiency, and business agility

In partnership with IBM , Bloomberg will host a series of panel discussions and fireside chats with industry leaders on how they are realizing ROI and from generative AI. All available on live stream.

How MQ can accelerate your company’s Cloud modernization strategy by allowing you to respond more quickly to changing business requirements and reduce the time to benefit from new applications. 
MQ SaaS is available as a multi-tenant service in IBM Cloud and AWS or single-tenant service exclusively on IBM Cloud.

In the upcoming session, we will outline: 
Overview of the MQ Cloud modernization options
Benefits to deploying MQ in the Cloud
Skills: Lower barrier to entry for application Modernization
Automation: Reduce operational overheads, faster time to deploy
Support and SRE: IBM takes management responsibility
Deep dive into MQ’s SaaS offerings

Identities have exploded - Machine identities outnumber human identities by as much as 45:1 and are sprawled across across multiple cloud environments, SaaS applications, and hybrid infrastructures. Managing identities is a top security and compliance priority and as AI adoption accelerates, unmanaged machine identities are linked to +60% of security breaches involving credentials - the complexity must be managed.


IBM's recent acquisition of HashiCorp sets the stage as we bring together identities across human, non-human and privileged use-cases to manage and govern this identity sprawl challenge with IBM Verify and IBM Vault.


Join us for this session that presents a framework to discover, protect, and govern human/machine identities seamlessly, emphasising continuous visibility, automated lifecycle management and strong authentication and brings to life real-world implementation use cases where Vault and Verify come together to reduce risk, enforce policy, and streamline operations-empowering your organisation to secure complex digital landscape.

This webinar will focus on the latest and greatest from IBM MQ which is v9.4.2, its new features & functionalities that it brings to customers. 9.4.2 will have a major update regarding Native HA in Containers called Cross Region Replication. Also, we will be talk about a new MQ SaaS release called MQ as a Service Reserved Instance.

In this webinar, you will learn:
- IBM MQ v9.4.2 is the 2nd Continuous Delivery (CD) release for the latest 9.4 Long Term Support (LTS) release and it provides some very new innovations in Containers and Appliance, especially in Native HA space in Containers.
- We will also touch upon the new MQ SaaS release called MQ as a Service Reserved Instance and the innovations we are offering to customers
- Both of these will have key features across different MQ form factors, which every customer can derive benefit from.

What are the alternatives to VMware following recent announcements? According to IBM Consulting, 4 out of 5 executives say their organization must transform quickly to avoid being outpaced by the competition. According to a Gartner study, the priority for IT managers is tending towards a search for infrastructure modernization in terms of cybersecurity, cost control, and reducing the carbon footprint. In this webinar, we will share how IBM and Red Hat can bring new innovations in platforms and support while integrating new virtualization models. The 3 essential points for infrastructure transformation that we will cover: â¢ Modernization of virtualized environments through a containerization platform â¢ Optimization of your infrastructure environments and costs â¢ Enhanced data protection

In this event, you will learn about IBM Storage Ceph, an enterprise-grade software-defined storage solution designed for the future. Participants will gain insights into the architecture and capabilities of Ceph, understand how it can be leveraged for scalability and flexibility in storage solutions, and explore real-world use cases and implementation strategies.

Join us at this IBM TechXchange Workshop to learn about Red Hat OpenShift® Virtualization from our experts and explore the possibilities of infrastructure modernization. This workshop includes a tailored, hands-on lab that takes a comprehensive look at OpenShift Virtualization fundamentals, importing, networking, storage, and more.

Gain hands-on experience in configuring and utilizing IBM Storage Fusion for virtualization use cases and workloads, enabling them to innovate and operate at full speed in their Red Hat OpenShift

Join us for an in-depth exploration of Agentic AI, an exciting event that will explore the functionality and future of Agentic AI.

We begin with a foundational discussion on what agentic AI is, how it differs from traditional AI, and the decision-making processes that set it apart. Next, we take a deep dive into how agentic AI works, featuring a watsonx Orchestrate demo that showcases its capabilities in action.

Following this, we explore case studies from different industries. Finally, we look ahead to the future of agentic AI, discussing how to get started, predictions for the next 5-10 years, and the critical policies and governance needed for AI autonomy.

Identities have exploded - Machine identities outnumber human identities by as much as 45:1 and are sprawled across across multiple cloud environments, SaaS applications, and hybrid infrastructures.  Managing digital credentials is a top security and compliance priority and as AI adoption accelerates, unmanaged machine identities are linked to +60% of security breaches involving credentials - the complexity must be managed.


IBM's recent acquisition of HashiCorp sets the stage as we bring together identities across human, non-human and privileged use-cases to manage and govern this identity sprawl challenge with IBM Verify and IBM Vault.


Join us for this workshop that presents a framework to discover, protect, and govern human/machine identities seamlessly, emphasising continuous visibility, automated lifecycle management and strong authentication and brings to life real-world implementation use cases where Vault and Verify come together to reduce risk, enforce policy, and streamline operations-empowering your organisation to secure complex digital landscape.

Join us this August for an IBM TechXchange Workshop designed for technical professionals who want to explore how modern IT solutions can transform infrastructure, enhance visibility, and strengthen identity protection.

Why attend?
- See live demos of cutting-edge IBM technologies
- Explore real-world scenarios in observability, automation, and identity management
- Learn how to optimize performance, secure access, and manage secrets in hybrid environments
- Connect with IBM experts and peers across the region

Key focus areas:
- Observability & FinOps
- Identity & Access Management
- Infrastructure Automation

Don't miss!

Managed Service Provider (MSP) can help optimize IBM Z operations, but organizations need the right visibility and insights to collaborate effectively, ensure compliance, and make better decisions. Plus, maintaining a competitive advantage requires an easier way to develop, maintain and grow mainframe skills.
Join us for an exclusive virtual session to discover how IBM watsonx Assistant for Z can provide the right insights you need for more informed collaboration and decision-making.
Learn how your team can quickly onboard and grow their skills, with 24/7 AI assistance and one- place to get help on IBM Z questions and your environment, anytime, anywhere.

Here's why you should attend:

Know you are not alone: Explore common challenges and how watsonx Assistant for Z can help you better manage MSPs.
Dive into Use Cases with live demo: Explore key use cases with a live demo to see firsthand how you can gain the right insights into your environment, performance and much
Engage in Expert Q&A: Interact with IBM experts to get answers to your pressing queries.

From cloud migrations to Z modernization to AI deployments, enterprise initiatives often stall because of outdated, manual networking processes. Infrastructure changes take weeks. Downtime becomes a risk. Innovation gets delayed.
Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing the latest capabilities in IBM Hybrid Cloud Mesh—built to eliminate these bottlenecks and help your teams move faster, safer, and smarter.

Part of the regular IBM Cognos Analytics monthly AMA series where customers can join and ask any questions they wish. Members of the product management team will be on-hand to give live answers.

Attend this webinar and you can:
Interact directly with the Cognos product management team
Get your questions answered live
Learn from answers given to other questions as well

Join IBM Cloud and Intel experts for an exclusive webinar on the availability of  4th Gen Intel(R) Xeon(R) processors on IBM Cloud and how they enhance performance, security, and cost efficiency for VMware environments.  
 
Discover how this solutions optimizes Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) by improving workload consolidation, and lowering licensing costs through enhanced core performance and efficiency.  
 
Our experts will discuss real-world use cases, migration strategies, and best practices for maximizing cloud investments while minimizing operational expenses. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the future of VMware on IBM Cloud with Intel’s latest technology.

As cyber threats evolve, traditional encryption methods face new challenges. Quantum cryptography offers a breakthrough in securing B2B data exchange, ensuring future-ready protection. Join us to explore how quantum-resistant encryption strengthens data security, enhances compliance, and safeguards critical integrations.

In this webinar:
- Understand the impact of quantum computing on current encryption standards
- Learn how quantum cryptography enhances secure B2B data exchange
- Discover IBM’s approach to quantum-safe encryption for business-critical integrations
- Gain insights into regulatory compliance and future-proofing strategies

Join us as we explore IBM Technology Lifecycle success stories and findings from the IBM Institute for Business Value in collaboration with Oxford Economics and APQC on CEOs guide to Generative AI: Physical asset management. We will also dig into the benefits of connected assets when complex ecosystems work in harmony.

In this webinar, you can:
Take away valuable insights and gain a deeper understanding of how to create a resilient IT environment
Learn about integrated support strategy, thriving in the complexities of hybrid cloud and AI
Leverage AI support, to enhance security and improve availability through predictive maintenance
Streamline IT support with a single point of contact and reduce costs

We invite you to our webinar to provide you with insights into the following questions: 
- How can we continuously adapt to the evolution and sophistication of AI-powered cyberthreats?
- What is the level of adoption of AI by companies for security automation and prevention?
- What are the cost savings achieved by companies that have made extensive use of AI vs. those that haven't?
- What are the new best practices and innovative technologies in terms of data protection?

Join this webinar to discover how IBM is transforming these challenges into opportunities with two groundbreaking features: AI-Powered Glossary Generation and Unstructured Data Governance (UDG), featuring the new Auto Data Quality capability. Learn how these solutions leverage advanced LLMs and automation to ensure alignment with organizational needs, bring clarity to fragmented data ecosystems, and streamline processes, turning your data into an organized, secure, and AI-ready asset.

You will learn how to:

(-) Automatically generate business terms aligned with your organization's specific context using AI-powered glossary creation.

(-) Streamline encyclopedia-scale glossary management while ensuring accuracy, consistency, and enterprise-wide communication.

(-) Enhance unstructured data governance with automated metadata enrichment, data cataloging, and access controls.

(-) Organize unstructured data to prepare it for AI use cases like large language models (LLMs) and RAG applications.

(-) Save time, reduce errors, and create a shared, enterprise-wide understanding of critical business terms and assets.

IBM invites you to an exclusive workshop to witness the future of IBM® Power®

See the announcement and experience in-person sessions to learn more about the technology and value it will create for your organization.

We are pleased to announce the IBM Turbonomic User Community Event. This event will be a great opportunity for current users to share their use cases, operational tips, and feedback or requests regarding the product. The product development team will also present the latest updates and future roadmap.

The event is open to those who are considering implementing IBM Turbonomic as well. You'll be able to gain valuable insights from real-world usage and practical tips for deployment. We hope you’ll join us and take advantage of this chance to connect with other users.

In the era of AI-driven decision-making, businesses must harness the power of real-time, high-quality data to fuel their analytics and machine learning models. Join us for an insightful webinar as we explore how an always-on data strategy enables organizations to unlock AI’s full potential, reduce latency in insights, and drive faster, more accurate business decisions. Learn how IBM StreamSets empowers enterprises with resilient, scalable, and real-time data integration capabilities that keep your AI and analytics always powered and ready.

In this webinar:
- Discover how always-on data fuels AI and analytics – Learn how enterprises ensure AI models receive high-quality, real-time data for better predictions and automation.
- Understand best practices for AI-driven data integration – Explore strategies to keep data pipelines resilient, optimized, and continuously flowing across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
See a live demo of IBM StreamSets in action – Watch how StreamSets delivers real-time, schema-aware, and scalable data pipelines for AI workloads.
- Get expert insights & best practices – Engage with IBM data experts to understand how always-on data can supercharge your AI and analytics investments.

The Ministerial Congress was launched 30 years ago. Its goal is to create an exclusive platform for an intensive exchange of experiences on the modernization of federal and state administration – from the administration, for the administration. Practical relevance and personal contact with speakers from the administration and the select group of participants are paramount.

About This Event 

Are you struggling with unexpected cloud overruns and lack of cost visibility? This hands-on workshop is designed for Cloud Engineers, FinOps Practitioner, Cloud Procurement, Cloud Architects and Infrastructure Teams, who are looking to learn more about establishing and running a FinOps program, understanding their cloud spend in AWS Cloud environments and how they can keep teams informed on the costs of their cloud consumption.  

Learn how to rightsize and forecast cloud reservations and use business information to build metrics and shape future demand. 

This event is free of charge and lunch provided. Please come join us and bring your laptop for the hands-on exercise.  

What to Expect? 

You will be in the driver’s seat for a guided and interactive experience to help you take your cloud financial management to the next level. We will cover techniques for tracking and planning your cloud expenses across different AWS services, including Amazon EC2, RedHat OpenShift on AWS, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, plus 3rd party vendors like Snowflake, Databricks, Datadog and MongoDB.  

Here's What You Can Look Forward to: 

Track and understand your total cloud expense using the latest billing data.  

Combine business metrics with cloud tagging for accurate spend modeling. 

Learn techniques to spot sudden increases in cloud service use and costs, helping you avoid unexpected charges.   

Strategies for detailed tracking and management of container-based expenses.  

 

Lab time, easy set-up, and more tricks and tips will be provided during the workshop!  

Who Should Attend?  

Cloud Engineers, DevOps teams, FinOps practitioners, those involved in cloud purchasing, cloud architects, and infrastructure teams interested in getting more transparency into their cloud spending in AWS environments, adjusting cloud usage to fit their needs, planning for future use, and understanding how cloud costs impact their business. 

Agenda  

From Modernisation to Optimisation – Deliver Business Value with Cloud – AWS (10 mins) 

Maximise Cloud Efficiency with FinOps – Apptio (10 mins)  

Cloudability Live Demo – Apptio (15 mins)  

Break – 10 mins  

Cloud Cost Management Hands-on Workshop – 1 hour 15 mins  

Close & Lunch

Recent threat data underlines the increasing sophistication of phishing sites. In a 2024 data breach report, phishing ranked as the second most expensive cyber-attack, costing organizations an average of $4.76 million per incident.

Phishing is a global problem with major brands being used to deceive the attackers’ targets, to carry out a phishing attempt the attacker must deliver the malicious link to the device, with mobile this is possible in ways that go beyond delivery via email.

Mishing represents a variety of attack methods that are specifically targeted at mobile devices and users.

Register now to secure your spot in this webinar to learn more from the experts at Zimperium with whom IBM partner and enhance your cyber defense strategy! 

Agenda:
Mishing examples
Demo of some mishing tactics
Q&A session

Uncover the latest offerings in IBM Power Systems , Power Virtual Server, and the Data & AI software tools to support your cloud & AI journey.

Join this TechXchange’s Workshop Day to enable you with:
- New Power Systems that can drive your strategic business outcomes even better.
- New Power Virtual Server offerings for your Multi cloud and Hybrid Cloud architecture for  enterprise workloads ( eg. SAP RISE, Oracle, SAS)
- New Data & AI software tools to explore transforming your business processes. 
 
Spaces are limited so secure your spot today!

Join us in London for the HashiCorp and IBM Z Activation Roadshow, a global client experience designed to help you accelerate infrastructure modernization through trusted automation, identity, and security solutions, powered by HashiCorp and IBM.

The HashiCorp Field CTO team will lead an exclusive event focused on real-world strategy and execution.

Together, we’ll explore:
- The Infrastructure Cloud: A unified portfolio of hybrid automation solutions
- Infrastructure & Security Lifecycle Management (ILM & SLM) from HashiCorp
- Red Hat integrations: Terraform + Ansible, Vault + OpenShift
- HashiCorp on IBM Z & LinuxONE: Terraform, Vault, Nomad

Whether you're automating across hybrid environments or modernizing mission-critical systems, this event is built to drive meaningful progress.

Are you overwhelmed by the volume of optimization actions in your cloud environment? Join us for an exclusive webinar introducing Top Actions, a powerful new feature in IBM Turbonomic designed to simplify and accelerate your cloud optimization journey.
Top Actions intelligently highlights the most impactful, low-risk actions—clearly categorized and ranked so your teams can focus on what truly matters. Whether you're aiming to reduce cloud costs or prevent performance risks, this feature helps you make faster, smarter decisions with confidence.
In this session, you’ll learn:
How Top Actions streamlines decision-making with smart action ranking
Ways to quickly identify high-value opportunities for cost savings and performance improvements
How this feature empowers new and experienced users alike to take action with clarity and confidence

Anthony Ciabattoni, the Db2 for z/OS SWAT team lead, will discuss customer use and the evolution of Db2 DDF access from its infancy to a mature OLTP transactional model that organizations rely on today. Joining Anthony will be Vince Rabsat, Db2 AI for z/OS software developer.

Also, on the agenda is how to better manage DDF threads through profiles via Db2 AI for z/OS. Db2 AI for z/OS uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance the performance, efficiency, and reliability of Db2 databases on IBM Z mainframes. It simplifies database management by automating tasks and optimizing query performance, helping organizations manage their data more effectively.

Recently released by the IBM Institute of Business Value, the 2025 X-Force Threat Intelligence Index 2025, is the most anticipated annual flagship report for security that provides organizations with insights into the biggest cyber threats from the past year. 

In this webinar, we will delve into the cybersecurity shifts and trends that have emerged over the past year. We'll discuss how attackers are increasingly leveraging advanced techniques and technologies to exploit user identities at an unprecedented scale, unpacking a concerning surge in several key tactics. 

We’ll also discuss:

Trends in decline of ransomware cases across most sectors and what covert strategies attackers are adopting instead - including the one sector that presents a striking exception
Escalating risks to critical infrastructure
Burgeoning threats to AI technologies
Recommendations you can—and should— use to stay secure in 2025

Join us in this workshop to view the latest IBM AI Proof of Concepts developed by UCL Masters Computer Science - as proposed by a range of IBM Partners, Clients and Charities. 

This will include Proof of Concepts on the application of AI to infrastructure management, travel, and wellness. 

Following on from this will be opportunities for discussion on how to collaborate with UCL around the development of ideas/exploration in AI to develop a Thoughtworks to test ideas to support the enablement of innovation in industry

The day will segment into two main sections:
- Morning -> We will view the latest developments in Proof of Concepts that utilise IBM AI as presented by UCL Masters students
- Afternoon -> We have the opportunity to engage with students, faculty, IBM Partners and Clients to discuss opportunities for innovation

Modeling, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, multidimensional analysis—there’s a lot you can do with IBM Planning Analytics. Chances are you’re just scratching the surface.  

Join us live for our monthly “Ask me Anything” session, designed to answer all of your burning Planning Analytics questions from product roadmap to upgrades, hosted by our Product Management team. Each month we’ll feature different members of the IBM Planning Analytics team from development, to quality assurance, to development.

Join this webinar to:
Get the latest news on new features and enhancements
Connect with the Product Management team 
Learn tips and tricks to optimize your experience

Join us in this workshop, where we will be bringing you the latest technology trends and update information on IBM i as soon as possible.

This time, we will be updating the content from the spring seminar, including multi-factor authentication (MFA), a new feature in IBM i 7.6, changes to IBM i 7.6 ADTS, and Watsonx Code Assistant for i.

We will also be introducing security measures, the latest development environment RDi, and geospatial analysis using AI in an easy-to-understand manner from a business perspective.

In addition, we will also be holding practical hands-on sessions on how to set up multi-factor authentication, RDi, and geospatial analysis. We will provide information that can be used immediately, including configuration and setting examples.

Those who participated in the spring will have new opportunities to learn and practice, and those attending for the first time will be provided with the latest IBM i information in an easy-to-understand manner.

We look forward to your participation.

This is an opportunity for Customers and Business Partners seeking a deeper technical understanding of the architecture and functional characteristics of the IBM Storage Virtualize Family of products to hear from IBM experts who will present their views on strategic directions and best practices and provide feedback on IBM FlashSystem and SVC, IBM Storage Defender, and IBM Storage Insights.
You will have an opportunity to Learn, Meet and Share with the IBM subject matter experts, IBM development architects and network with peers across this event for clients and business partners.
 
This event will be in person attendance only at IBM Houston.
 
Following your registration you will receive a link for the NDA if we don't already hold a valid one.
 
Registration closes: Friday - 29th August 2025

IBM has been a trusted Oracle partner, and we continue that legacy with a Diamond sponsorship and prominent presence at this yearâs Oracle CloudWorld event. Come by booth #4 as IBM experts present the latest generative AI and automation innovations from IBM and Oracle. Youâll have the opportunity to interact with our joint customers, learn more about their transformations, and attend our insightful sessions that showcase these customer success stories. We will have our consulting and system experts available to give interactive demos of groundbreaking approaches to common use cases exploring all Oracle Cloud solutions - from financial services, supply chain management, human resources, and more.

Join us for an overview of Power Virtual Server.

In the fast-paced world of HR, skills have evolved from a buzzword to a game-changer. Over the past five years, SAP SuccessFactors' Growth & Insights team has conducted extensive research, showing that a skills-based approach is far more than just a trend. Join us as we dive into skills with Dr. Katherine Gibbard, Research Scientist from the SAP SuccessFactors Growth & Insights team and Freddy Mitchell, Associate Partner, Talent Transformation from IBM. Whether you're new to skills-based management or seeking to enhance your current strategy, this webinar will offer practical tips and actionable insights to maximize your efforts. Join us to explore how these approaches can be tailored to your organization and transform skills into a key asset for your success!

Join us at this workshop where we will introduce the latest IBM i technologies, including the use of AI, and share examples of how clients are using IBM i for DX.

Join us to meet IBM product managers, product architects and security experts responsible for the IBM IAM portfolio. Have the opportunity to collaborate with other users, learn about the the latest product features and enhancements, and hear where IBM is headed next. You will also have the opportunity to ask questions and bring forward ideas about new features that you think are missing.

We will cover IBM’s identity & access management solutions for access management, consumer identity, authentication, identity governance, and privilege access management both for on-prem and SaaS.

In this half day workshop, attendees will learn how to incorporate AI into business use cases through engaging presentations, demos, and hands-on activities. 

During the hands on portion, we will dive into practical generative AI exercises using IBM watsonx, applying real techniques to real problems.

A few use cases we will explore:
- Extract key insights from your documents using Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG), while ensuring outputs are governed and trustworthy.
- Instantly generate SQL queries from natural language to unlock faster access to insights in your structured data.
- Forecast future trends by applying powerful Generative AI time series models to historical datasets.
- Build AI-driven workflows where agents plan, reason, and act to complete complex tasks autonomously

We welcome you to an event with news and updates on IBM Integration. Join us to learn about the future of Integration in the era of AI. Sessions will cover updates in IBM Sterling, API-Led and Event-Led integration, iPaaS and much more!

At the sessions you can expect to:

• Interact with subject matter experts on how to get the best out of IBM’s integration portfolio

• Deep dive into the technology behind the latest innovations in the portfolio

• Sharpen your focus with key business insights and future directions.

Join us for an exclusive event where innovation meets impact. 

Explore how Autonomous Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries—from finance and telecom to HR, legal, and retail. Through a dynamic agenda of expert-led sessions, real-world use cases, and hands-on workshops, you'll gain insights into:

Autonomous AI agents and their role in modern call centers
Data Fabric, Data Lakehouse, and Synthetic Data strategies
Business automation and process improvement with AI
Sector-specific applications in HR, finance, telecom, retail, and legal
Foundational models, AI governance, and security
Interactive workshops on AI use case discovery and implementation.

Whether you're a business leader, data strategist, or tech innovator, this event is your gateway to understanding and leveraging the next generation of AI.

Reserve your spot today and be part of the future of intelligent automation.

We are pleased to invite you to the next Business Automation User Meetings, which will take place on the afternoon of Thursday, September 4th, at IBM's Bois-Colombes office.

Two user sessions will take place in parallel:
- Content and Process (FileNet / BAW)
- Operational Decision Manager (ODM)

The agenda for each session will be as follows:
- Presentation of the roadmap and new features by Offering Managers
- User feedback and best practices
- Discussion with the Offering Manager

Then, we invite you to discover two of our other IBM solutions in 20 minutes:
- watsonx Orchestrate: Create, deploy, and manage AI agents to automate workflows and optimize business processes
- watsonx.ai & watsonx.governance: Develop, train, and deploy generative AI models & automate AI governance to ensure responsible, transparent, and compliant use of artificial intelligence models
- StreamSets: Design, deploy, and manage intelligent data pipelines for real-time data integration and processing
- Box AI with IBM watsonx: Integrating Generative AI into Content Management to Automate Document Extraction, Analysis, and Processing

Don't miss it!

We are having a major NFI - which is an amazing feature for all data users and decision makers, we'd like to share the developments in the last two quarters which has essentially changed the perspective of Db2.

Join us for a comprehensive webinar exploring the powerful Fortinet and VeloCloud SD-WAN integrations. This session will provide an in-depth look at how these integrations enhance network performance and visibility across your SD-WAN environment. Learn about enhanced SD-WAN insights through IBM SevOne and help you make the most of your network’s potential.

Modernization is a continuous process for z/OS development teams. IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition (IDzEE) contains and continues to add features required for teams to be more agile and deliver in a continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipeline. Helping customers that are challenged with legacy practices and attaining new talent.

The IDzEE continuous delivery model provides opportunities to integrate with new technologies. To assist with understanding legacy code this webinar will cover how to use IDzEE in conjunction with Watson Code Assistant for Z to generate explanations for COBOL code.

IDzEE is a component of the Application Delivery Foundation for z/OS (ADFz) product suite along with Application Performance Analyzer for z/OS (APA), File Manager for z/OS (FM) and Fault Analyzer for z/OS (FA). IDzEE includes Dependency Based Build (DBB) and options for integrated development environments with IBM Developer for z/OS on VS Code™ and IBM Developer for z/OS on Eclipse® and more. ADFz provides a comprehensive tool set to bridge skill gaps, provide consistent tooling across platforms and aid development in a hybrid-cloud environment.

Join us to learn:
- New features for IDzEE which will be announced on April 8 as well
- Features with WCA4Z with code explain
- Demo of WCA4Z
- Many ways they can improve developer productivity

Join us and get hands on experience with the new IBM unified, webMethods Hybrid Integration platform.

In this remote session, you'll learn how to save time, reduce rework, and eliminate siloed data that hampers growth. Plus we'll show you how your business can stay agile and innovative with seamless integration for apps, APIs, B2B, Files, and Event streams, ensuring continuous growth.

Our solution experts will guide you through the basics of the platform and introduce you to some of the more advanced capabilities available. Afterwards, you’ll have 30 days to explore the platform on your own with support from our team.

Discover how to secure your network edge with Sterling Secure Proxy and gain real-time visibility of your network by using Control Center Monitor. Learn to enhance data security and ensure compliance with advanced monitoring for managed file transfers.

In this webinar, you will:
- Learn how to protect your network edge with Sterling Secure Proxy's advanced security capabilities
- Discover actionable insights for proactive monitoring using Control Center Monitor
- Understand best practices for secure and compliant managed file transfers
- Gain real-time visibility into network activity to improve operational efficiency and SLA adherence

Join us at this workshop to learn more about IBM Data & AI products as watsonx Orchestrate, watsonx.data, Manta, watsonx.governance, Open Pages.

In this workshop, attendees will learn about Red Hat and IBM's solution to server virtualisation as an alternative to VMware.

In this webinar, we're going to discuss an overview of data replication, use cases, value propositions and product updates, and our road map plans.

Join us at this TechXchange Workshop to learn about the latest updates of Maximo Application Suite. We will have discussion on use cases and projects, license best-practices, tips and much more!

IBM invites you to an exclusive workshop to witness the future of IBM® Power® 

See the announcement and experience in-person sessions to learn more about the technology and value it will create for your organization.

Join us to learn  "Where do I start?" for those who are just starting out with IBM Power and AIX, by consolidating information that says "Start here!" Technical information will be introduced in introductory, operational, and practical sections. In addition to introducing the latest technical information in seminar format, such as the latest information on IBM Power, the latest GUI for the management console (HMC), and the Logical Volume Manager (LVM), one of the robust features of AIX, you can also gain deeper skills by actually getting your hands dirty in a hands-on setting. This seminar will be held on-site.

This is the first of four sessions planned.

1. Getting Started with AIX / IBM Power – Introduction (IBM Power and PowerVM)

2. Getting Started with AIX / IBM Power – Introduction (AIX)

3. Getting Started with AIX / IBM Power – Operation

4. Getting Started with AIX / IBM Power – Practical (PowerHA and VIOS Redundancy)

O’Reilly Auto Parts is a leading American retailer specializing in automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment, and accessories. As the business grew and expanded operations, managing security, settings, compliance reporting, and system monitoring across multiple large environments became increasingly complex. The company needed a solution that could provide a unified view of its infrastructure, automate compliance checks, and streamline reporting for internal and external audits. In this webcast, Louis Steinhauer, Information Security Engineer at O’Reilly Auto Parts, and Steve Will, IBM i Chief Technology Officer and Distinguished Engineer, will discuss how the company automated security and compliance across a large environment using IBM i. You’ll learn how to use the IBM i Compliance Automation Reporting Tool (CART) to automate reporting tasks, improve response times, and reduce work that previously would have needed to be done manually by IT teams.

Join us at IBM's office in Hakaniemi to learn how true value emerges when AI is embedded into the very fabric of an organization. From HR to finance and customer service organizations can reimagine their operations, culture, and customer experiences through AI.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights, ask questions, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of intelligent enterprises.

Register now to reserve your spot!

Join us for our 7th annual IBM TechCon event for thought leaders, creators, engineers and practitioners. IBM can help you make AI-Powered automation and integration your advantage. Discover in-depth interactive live technical sessions and access the top minds in IBM Automation Platform and Business Partners. Each day we will showcase a special guest speaker during the break. You don’t want to miss this virtual event!

Join us for an in-depth session on Unified Data Lineage, an innovative solution that delivers a complete, end-to-end view of data movement—from its source to final consumption.

Unified Lineage not only maps data flows and transformations across systems but also integrates technical lineage with essential business context, such as terms, classifications, SLAs, and data quality scores, all within a seamless, unified interface. By consolidating multiple lineage paradigms into a single view, this solution simplifies tracing dependencies, enhances operational efficiency, and supports faster issue resolution.

Learn how Unified Data Lineage equips your enterprise with the visibility and insights needed to unlock the full value of your data ecosystem.

Are you struggling with unexpected cloud overruns and lack of cost visibility? This hands-on workshop is designed for Cloud Engineers, FinOps Practitioner, Cloud Procurement, Cloud Architects and Infrastructure Teams, who are looking to learn more about establishing and running a FinOps program, understanding their cloud spend in AWS Cloud environments and how they can keep teams informed on the costs of their cloud consumption.  

Learn how to right size and forecast cloud reservations and use business information to build metrics and shape future demand. 

This event is free of charge and lunch provided. Come join us and bring your laptop for the hands-on exercise.  

What to Expect? 

 

You will be in the driver’s seat for a guided and interactive experience to help you take your cloud financial management to the next level. We will cover techniques for tracking and planning your cloud expenses across different AWS services, including Amazon EC2, RedHat OpenShift on AWS, Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service, plus 3rd party vendors like Snowflake, Databricks, Datadog and MongoDB.  

 

Here's What You Can Look Forward to: 

Track and understand your total cloud expense using the latest billing data.  

Combine business metrics with cloud tagging for accurate spend modeling. 

Learn techniques to spot sudden increases in cloud service use and costs, helping you avoid unexpected charges.   

Strategies for detailed tracking and management of container-based expenses.  

 

Lab time, easy set-up, and more tricks and tips will be provided during the workshop!  

 

Who Should Attend?  

 

Cloud Engineers, DevOps teams, FinOps practitioners, those involved in cloud purchasing, cloud architects, and infrastructure teams interested in getting more transparency into their cloud spending in AWS environments, adjusting cloud usage to fit their needs, planning for future use, and understanding how cloud costs impact their business.

Join us to learn what is new in Maximo. We will feature the latest and greatest product information.

Don’t miss out on this exclusive, action-packed full-day workshop designed for IT leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking professionals like you! Whether you’re looking to navigate the complexities of B2B transformations or unlock new opportunities for growth, this is the perfect chance to level up your business-aligned IT strategy.
 
Here’s your chance to future-proof your organization and tackle today’s challenges head-on with cutting-edge capabilities of IBM Sterling Data Exchange and webMethods solutions.
 
With top-tier security, next-gen AI, and enterprise-grade connectivity, you’ll walk away with the tools and strategies you need to keep your business ahead of the curve.
 
Why should you attend?
-      Master powerful integrations: Streamline operations, automate workflows, and accelerate productivity by leveraging best-in-class solutions.
-      Unlock the future with AI: Harness next-gen artificial intelligence to optimize resources, fill gaps, and drive efficiencies.
-      Conquer growing complexities: Navigate the explosion of partners, increase in file transfers, and growing demand for real-time data with ease.
-      Ensure business continuity: Learn how to protect against data breaches, ransomware, and operational disruptions with bulletproof security measures.

This is your opportunity to transform your business, strengthen your network, and stay ahead of the competition. Spots are limited, so register now and secure your place at this key event!

Jakarta EE 11, the standard specification for enterprise Java, is scheduled to be released in the first half of this year. The latest versions of Spring Framework and various application servers will also be compatible with Jakarta EE, and I think many customers are finally considering migrating from Java EE to Jakarta EE. Migrating from Java EE to Jakarta EE.Because the namespace (package name) of the provided API has changed, large-scale rewriting and related library upgrades are required, which can make this a burdensome project. In this session, we will introduce various tools that can ease the burden of migration, as well as safe life extension measures for applications that cannot be migrated.

Please also refer to the Liberty Dojo series, which explains WebSphere Liberty for beginners. https://community.ibm.com/community/user/wasdevops/blogs/miyuka-nishio/2024/07/24/liberty-dojo4?CommunityKey=d6c93aa2-6e10-48da-96dc-3831da8ee185

Are you a Human Resources leader looking to revolutionize your business operations? Join us for an exclusive webinar series as we unveil the latest capabilities of IBM watsonx Orchestrate, designed specifically for Human Resources professionals like you. 

Key takeaways: 
- Witness the transformative impact of AI agents on your HR processes, from talent acquisition and onboarding to employee engagement and retention
- Learn from real-world success stories and best practices to optimize your HR workflows and drive innovation with AI agents
- Explore how AI agents can help you make data-driven decisions, streamline administrative tasks, and create a more engaging and productive work environment for your employees

Don't miss this unique opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and harness the power of AI agents for your Human Resources team. Register now and be part of the future of digital labor in HR!

IBM Z Operations Unite is designed to accelerate the resolution of operational issues and optimize systems management by enhancing and supporting the decision making at critical times through smart event management and correlation, AI infusion, and expert insight advice leveraging IBM’s own technical experience and expertise.

By attending this webinar you will learn how IBM Z Operations Unite is a single solution that augments the detect-decide-act framework and is designed to: 
- Provide complete observability across infrastructure to easily isolate and diagnose operational issues, through a united user interface, that collects events and metrics from disparate data sources in compliance with the OpenTelemetry standard
- Early anomaly detection and proactive remediation of operational issues even before these impact service level agreements, through AI infusion, designed to provide anomaly detection and event correlation
- Support any and all skill levels to optimally resolve operational issues by providing expert insight advice and guidance, using generative AI

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Join us to learn how you can build, integrate and securely deploy modernized and innovative applications with greater efficiency and collaboration utilizing the IBM Hybrid Cloud Platform!

Join us for an insightful webinar where we'll explore how IBM Automation can revolutionize your IT operations. Learn how these powerful tools can help you achieve real-time observability, automation, and optimization of your IT infrastructure, ensuring peak performance and cost efficiency across your full-stack Agenda 1. Business Challenges Explore common IT challenges such as resource inefficiencies, escalating costs, and complex management of diverse environments. 2. What is the Business Impact? Understand the real-world consequences of inadequate IT management, including increased costs and reduced productivity, and learn the benefits of adopting AI-powered solutions. 3. Our Approach Discover IBM's strategic approach, integrating AI and automation to provide visibility, control, and optimization of IT resources for enhanced efficiency and cost savings. 4. How Does It Work? Learn how IBM's tools utilize AI for predictive analytics, real-time monitoring, and intelligent resource allocation to transform your IT operations. 5. Live Demo Experience a live demonstration showcasing the key features and functionalities of IBM's tools, illustrating tangible improvements in performance, efficiency, and cost management. Register now to secure your spot and revolutionize your IT strategy with AI-powered capabilities.

Joint webinar with AWS, targeted at Banking and Insurance companies in US and UKI, for positioning DC Exit + VMware services from IBM Consulting. Webinar topic and abstract are WIP and will be shared by 20-Feb.

As banking and insurance companies navigate the complexities of digital transformation, optimizing data centers for agility, efficiency and scalability has become a strategic imperative.

Whether you're looking to extend your on-premise capabilities or fully transition to the cloud, this session will provide actionable insights to maximize the value of hyperscaler cloud platforms - transforming your data center into a powerhouse of innovation and resilience.

Join us for an exclusive webinar for CxOs seeking to modernize their IT infrastructure by leveraging the power of hyperscaler cloud environments, where we will explore how financial institutions are optimizing their existing data centers through cloud integration, workload migration, and hybrid architectures. Learn about key industry trends, best practices for enhancing performance and cost efficiency, and strategies to ensure compliance and security in a multi-cloud ecosystem.

Discover more about:
IBM Consulting’s Migration Factory model with GenAI powered assets and assistants that help you accelerate the cloud journey while reducing risk and cost. The suite of tools and best practices that AWS provides for banking, financial services and insurance companies for their migration journeyIBM’s success stories

AI agents are set to revolutionize the way we work. Taking Generative AI one step further and instead of just assisting, AI agents can work alongside you or even on your behalf. In this session, we will focus on how you can transform your interaction and engagement with IBM Z using Agentic AI. 
Join us to learn how watsonx Assistant for Z brings Agentic AI capabilities to IBM Z. Hear from a leading financial company on how they are leveraging AI agents for IBM Z and see a demo of Agentic AI in action.

We invite you to the “Guardium User Group, an IBM TechXchange Workshop” event

We are pleased to invite you on November 3rd to a new edition of our exclusive event for users and partners: “Guardium User Group, an IBM TechXchange Workshop,” which will be held at our offices at Plaza Pablo Ruiz Picasso 11, Madrid.

During this event, we will present the latest developments in IBM data security solutions, as well as strategies for addressing new technological challenges, such as quantum computing and the expansion of Artificial Intelligence. We will also share best practices and real-life experiences that can be of great value to your organization.

With the help of our experts, you will learn how to protect data in hybrid and multi-cloud environments, addressing key aspects such as:

Audit and regulatory compliance
Protection of data at rest
Discovery and classification of sensitive data
Detection of risks and threats
In addition, it will be an excellent opportunity to exchange experiences with other users and enrich your understanding of data security.

We encourage you to join us for this event, which will undoubtedly be enriching and very useful for all attendees.

We look forward to seeing you!

Join us in Madrid for the HashiCorp and IBM Z Activation Roadshow, a global client experience designed to help you accelerate infrastructure modernization through trusted automation, identity, and security solutions, powered by HashiCorp and IBM.

The HashiCorp Field CTO team will lead an exclusive event focused on real-world strategy and execution.

Together, we’ll explore:
- The Infrastructure Cloud: A unified portfolio of hybrid automation solutions
- Infrastructure & Security Lifecycle Management (ILM & SLM) from HashiCorp
- Red Hat integrations: Terraform + Ansible, Vault + OpenShift
- HashiCorp on IBM Z & LinuxONE: Terraform, Vault, Nomad

Whether you're automating across hybrid environments or modernizing mission-critical systems, this event is built to drive meaningful progress.

Mainframes continue to power mission-critical workloads for many of the world’s leading organizations. In today’s integrated hybrid cloud world, modernizing mainframe applications is more important than ever. Specialized development tools built on Generative AI can offer unprecedent opportunities.

Join IBM and a special guest speaker from Forrester for expert insights on how Generative AI is changing the mainframe application modernization game.

Join us to learn about:
Key Insights on how Generative AI is shaping the mainframe application modernization from recent Forrester Study
IBM’s POV of key findings from the study based on customer conversations
How IBM is helping to address customer mainframe modernization needs

Join us to learn how to leverage OpenShift Virtualization for consolidated infrastructure, integrate IBM watsonx and Cloud Pak for Data for AI and data-driven insights, and optimize asset management with Maximo, all within a cohesive hybrid cloud strategy.

As organisations embrace digital transformation, the synergy between hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of IT and business operations. This event explores how a hybrid cloud architecture acts as a foundation for enabling AI-driven innovation, addressing the challenges of modern IT estates, and driving competitive advantage. Join us to gain insights, discover strategies, and explore technologies that empower your organisation to thrive in the age of AI with hybrid cloud.

Join us this July at the Bellevue IBM Office to explore how IBM and HashiCorp are making it easier than ever to build, manage, and deliver digital services. In this session, we’ll show how three powerful tools work together to simplify complex IT tasks: 

Terraform: Deploy infrastructure consistently and efficiently across any environment 
Rapid Infrastructure Automation (RIA): Scale operations by orchestrating real-time changes and reducing manual effort 
NS1 Connect: Adapt to shifting traffic patterns and user demands, ensuring your applications remain fast and reliable. 


Whether you're in IT, operations, or business strategy, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how automation and smart connectivity can help your organization move faster, stay resilient, and innovate with confidence.

Join us to learn about Cubewise + IBM Planning Analytics as a future-ready, AI-augmented planning platform that is quick to implement, intuitive for SMEs, and scalable for enterprises—while also integrating seamlessly with existing BI environments.

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