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IBM SayZ What?

IBM SayZ What?

Written by: IBM Federal Z Team
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Welcome to IBM SayZ What?, the podcast where enterprise IT meets mission-critical innovation. Hosted by IBM Z experts and industry leaders, each episode dives into the world of IBM Z hardware and software, exploring how these powerful systems are driving security, scalability, and resilience across public and private sectors.

With a special focus on the role of mainframes in government agencies, we discuss how IBM Z helps power national infrastructure, protect sensitive data, and support digital modernization efforts. From z/OS and z/VM to z16, z17, and beyond, discover how mainframes remain at the heart of high-stakes operations—reliable, secure, and built for the future.

Join us for insightful conversations with technical specialists, government CIOs, and industry partners as we unpack the real-world impact of IBM Z in today’s evolving IT landscape.

🔐 Because when it comes to trust, scale, and performance—mainframes still matter.

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Episodes
  • Episode 10: Why Get Quantum Safe with Charles Robinson

    Episode 10: Why Get Quantum Safe with Charles Robinson
    Aug 28 2025

    We’re excited to share the latest episode of our IBM SayZ What? podcast — and this one’s a special one!

    Our incredible summer interns, Marc Sibaja and Prerana Kalapatapu, step up as guest hosts to explore a hot topic with Charles Robinson, IBM’s Worldwide Business Development Leader for the Quantum Safe team.

    This episodes topic highlights:

    • What it means to be "quantum safe"
    • How IBM is helping organizations navigate the post-quantum cryptography transition
    • Fresh perspectives from our interns as they dig into this emerging field
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    9 mins
  • Episode 9: z17 with Kenny Stine

    Episode 9: z17 with Kenny Stine
    Jun 13 2025

    In this exciting episode of the IBM SayZ What? podcast, hosts Aleis Murphy and Ahmed Usman dive deep into the groundbreaking release of the IBM z17 with special guest Kenny Stine, a seasoned expert in enterprise systems and IBM Z Technical Specialist.

    Together, they explore:

    • What sets the z17 apart from previous generations
    • Key innovations in AI integration, quantum-safe cryptography, and resiliency features
    • How z17 is redefining performance and scalability for modern workloads
    • The business value it brings to enterprises across industries

    Whether you're a long-time mainframe enthusiast or just curious about the future of enterprise computing, this episode offers an inside look at how IBM z17 is shaping the next era of digital transformation.
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    8 mins
  • Episode 8: Watsonx Assistant for Z

    Episode 8: Watsonx Assistant for Z
    Jun 9 2025

    In this special episode of 'IBM Says What?' hosts Louise Dixon and Aleis Murphy flip the script—by interviewing none other than IBM’s Watsonx Assistant for Z.

    That’s right: the AI assistant becomes the guest.

    Tune in as we explore what it’s like to be the assistant supporting IT operations on IBM Z. We dive into how Watsonx Assistant for Z works behind the scenes to streamline problem-solving, enhance productivity, and enable a new kind of human-machine collaboration.

    This episode gives you a front-row seat to the inner workings of IBM’s enterprise AI.

    Whether you're a mainframe pro, an AI enthusiast, or just curious how an assistant sees the world—it’s a conversation you won’t want to miss.
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    4 mins
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