IBM Creates Mainframe Skills Council to Fill Talent Gap

Foundation members include Academic Mainframe Consortium, Albany State University, Broadcom Solutions, DNB Bank, HOGENT, M&T Bank, Northern Illinois University, and Rocke

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Any business must adapt to market shifts and new technology to succeed in the modern world

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A hybrid cloud operating model was adopted by 56% of companies in the 2022 IBM Transformation Index: State of Cloud survey

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Many businesses will find success especially in having mainframe skills as they modernize their applications, apply AI, and concentrate on digital transformation

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Businesses are also utilizing the community resources that are on the market to identify, educate, and cultivate mainframe talent

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Working groups on learning paths, competency frameworks, career awareness, and professional development will be part of the council

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Trading educational materials, training aids, and other resources to enhance professionals' and leaders' mainframe careers

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IBM is now offering a comprehensive platform for mainframe skills training called the IBM Z Mainframe Skills Depot

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Global IBM Z Virtual Career Fairs bring IBM clients, partners, and talent together with certified mainframe talent. For More Details Vist Govindhtech.com

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