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
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome 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.
Recent episodes include "Episode 13: LinuxONE 5 - Kenny Stine" (15 September 2026, 11 minutes), "Bob Premium for Z with Ethan Mendel" (30 July 2026, 12 minutes), and "Client Zero Story" (9 April 2026, 17 minutes).
IBM SayZ What? publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 12 minutes across 13 episodes.
Booking probability for IBM SayZ What? is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. IBM SayZ What? requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. IBM SayZ What?'s contact route on record: public web form.
The strongest fits for IBM SayZ What? are IT Services & Software Development. IBM SayZ What? has a government audience.
IBM SayZ What? is a government podcast with 13 episodes published.
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Episode #13
In this episode of IBM SayZ What? , host Aleis Murphy sits down with Kenny Stine , Principal Z Technical Specialist in the Worldwide Systems Center, for a deep dive into LinuxONE 5 — IBM’s next‑generation Linux platform...
Episode #12
In this episode, hosts B. Olaborede and John Mitchell sit down with guest Ethan Mendel to explore the growing importance of Bob Premium for Z in modern mainframe environments. Together, they break down how Bob Premium...
IBM SayZ What?
Hosts Camila and Ahmed sit down with Ashly AuBuchon from IBM’s Client Zero Center of Competence to unpack the real story behind AI transformation. In this episode, Ashly shares how IBM became its own first...
Episode #11
<p>Hosts Camila and Ahmed sit down with Ashly AuBuchon from IBM’s Client Zero Center of Competence to unpack the real story behind AI transformation. In this episode, Ashly shares how IBM became its own first...
<p>We’re excited to share the latest episode of our IBM SayZ What? podcast — and this one’s a special one!</p><p>Our incredible summer interns, Marc Sibaja and Prerana Kalapatapu, step up as guest hosts to explore a hot...
IBM SayZ What?
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...
Episode #9
<p>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...
Episode #8
<p>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.</p><p>That’s right: the AI assistant becomes the...
Episode #7
<p>In this exciting episode, join hosts Aleis Murphy and Louise Dixon as they sit down with the brilliant 'mind' our very own Watsonx.ai to explore the cutting-edge innovations in artificial intelligence. From AI's...
Episode #6
<p>In this episode, we explore how Intellimagic’s advanced IT optimization solutions can help federal agencies streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance system performance. With decades of expertise in monitoring...
Episode #5
<p>In this episode of “IBM Sayz, What?”, hosts Aleis, Ahmed, and talk with IBM Z hardware specialist Kiri Nicholson about capacity planning. Kiri explains the difference between ongoing capacity planning and one-time...
<p>In this episode of IBM Says, What?, hosts Kiara Street and Louise Dixon welcome special guest Joanie Gines to discuss IBM WatsonX Assistant for Z. Joanie Gines shares insights from her 28-year career at IBM...
<p>The podcast introduces IBM’s WatsonX Code Assistant for Z, an AI-powered tool to modernize COBOL applications on IBM Z systems. Hosts Aleis Murphy and Ahmed Usman speak with Carol So, an experienced IBM architect...
<p>In this episode of “IBM Says, What?”, hosts Ahmed Usman and Louise Dixon talk with IBM experts Nabila Ahmed and Monty Bauman about the benefits of IBM LinuxONE, including scalability, security, cost efficiency, and...
Episode #4
<p>Our hosts Kiara Street and Ahmed Usman, discuss the importance of the zSecurity portfolio for IBMs customer's. </p>
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