Best The Modern Mainframe Podcasts (2025)

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The three new fallacies of distributed computing 46:56

3d ago46:56

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Back in 1994, Peter Deutsch and his colleagues at Sun Microsystems identified what they described as the "eight fallacies of distributed computing" — flawed assumptions that often get made when teams move from monolithic to distributed software architectures. In recent years, software architecture experts and regular writing partners Neal Ford and …

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MCP and SRE: Why the future of IT operations is agent-driven 28:33

17d ago28:33

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What if your AI agents could think more like IT operations staff — and less like tools? In this episode, we catch up with Zichuan Xiong, to explore the Model Context Protocol (MCP) — a powerful new way to give AI agents deeper awareness of the tools, information and history they need to work effectively in the operations space. Unlike traditional A…

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Is Design Dead? Saving Design in the Modern Enterprise 18:32

18d ago18:32

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Design isn't dead, but it's evolving fast Nick Cawthon, the founder of Gauge, a San Francisco–based consultancy, joins John on this episode of The Disruptor Podcast to explore why traditional enterprise design often fails and how smarter strategies can bridge the gap between creativity and business value. Highlights Why commoditization pushed Nick …

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Unpacking Google I/O 2025 29:51

1M ago29:51

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Google I/O 2025 took place in May. It's always a great opportunity to find out how Google is trying to shape the industry agenda, but this year the predominance of Gemini meant the event was a chance to get a better look at how Google will play its hand in the AI market in the months to come. To dissect the headlines from this year's Google I/O and…

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Code, Cloud and Karate: The Unlikely Path to Cloud Architecture 40:21

1M ago40:21

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In this episode, David sits down with Masaru Hoshi, a cloud architect at Qlik, to explore his unexpected journey into cloud architecture, the cultural influences that shaped his career, and the evolving disciplines transforming enterprise technology today. Join as we discuss: Masaru’s path from developer to cloud architect and his open-source contr…

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Automating Mainframe Operations: Smarter, Simpler, Stronger 19:36

1M ago19:36

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BMC Senior Solution Engineer Steven Dzikowski, Senior Principal Solution Engineer Gilles Robert, and Principal Product Manager Paul Spicer discuss the critical role of automation in modern mainframe operations, addressing workforce challenges, the integration of automation with IT practices, and the future of automation with AI and machine learning…

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Accelerating mainframe modernization using generative AI 38:28

1M ago38:28

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Mainframe modernization is hard: there's a huge amount of complexity that needs to be understood before it can be effectively addressed. Generative AI, however, can be a particularly powerful tool for understanding mainframe legacy codebases, something we've been exploring with Mechanical Orchard while working together on its Imogen modernization p…

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How to Build an AI-Native Organization 43:06

2M ago43:06

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In this episode, David sits down with Peter Mattis, co-founder, CTO, and CPO of Cockroach Labs, to dive into the world of resilient databases, the evolution of AI in tech, and the journey of building a company that’s transforming how engineers approach scalability and performance. Peter shares insights from Cockroach Labs’ mission to create Cockroa…

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Mainframe Modernization: From Black Box to Clarity 22:08

2M ago22:08

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Welcome to another edition of The Disruptor Podcast! This is part two of our two-part series. In this episode, Zengines CEO Caitlyn Truong returns to reveal how her team simplifies the high-stakes challenge of mainframe modernization. She also discusses the challenges of mainframe modernization and how Zengines helps enterprises de-risk legacy syst…

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Exploring the fundamentals of software engineering 27:51

2M ago27:51

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You might think you know software engineering, but what are the really fundamental elements? What are the concepts, ideas and practices that are completely essential? What makes software engineering what it is? Thoughtworker Nate Schutta and Dan Vega are attempting to address those questions in their upcoming book with O'Reilly, The Fundamentals of…

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Disruption in Data: Why Digital Migrations Fail and How to Succeed 21:58

2M ago21:58

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Welcome to another edition of The Disruptor Podcast! In this episode, your host, John Kundtz, interviews Caitlyn Truong, CEO and Co-founder of Zengines. This is part one of our two-part series. Today's show explores how Zengines disrupts organizations' efforts to automate the end-to-end data conversion process. Caitlyn shares information from her b…

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Themes in Technology Radar Vol.32 38:41

2M ago38:41

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Thoughtworks Technology Radar Vol.32 was published at the start of April 2025. Featuring 105 blips, it offered a timely snapshot of what's interesting and important in the industry. Through the process of putting it together, we also identify a collection of key themes that speak to the things that shaped our conversations. This time, there were fo…

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We need to talk about vibe coding 36:53

3M ago36:53

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The term 'vibe coding' — which first appeared in a post on X by Andrej Karpathy in early February 2025 — has set the software development world abuzz: everyone seems to have their own take on what it is, how it's done and whether it's a bold new chapter in the history of programming or an insult to anyone that's ever written a line of code. Clearly…

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Infrastructure as code in 2025 29:07

3M ago29:07

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Nearly ten years after the first edition of Infrastructure as Code was published by O'Reilly, Kief Morris is publishing a third edition of the book. But why a new edition now? What's changed in technology and business over the last decade? Quite a lot, as it happens. To talk about what's new — both in the infrastructure world and in the book itself…

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Banking on the Future: Tackling FinServ Challenges with a Modern Mainframe 40:22

3M ago40:22

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Intellyx Principal Analyst and CTO Eric Newcomer leads a discussion with BMC Area Director Duncan Ash, BMC Sales Director Ted Bakon, and BMC Vice President of Solution Marketing Management Priya Doty, exploring the current trends, challenges, and transformations within the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) industries. Key topics inc…

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How fitness functions can help us govern and measure AI 42:01

4M ago42:01

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AI is inherently dynamic: that's true in terms of the field itself, and at a much lower level too — models are trained on new data and algorithms adapt and change to new circumstances and information. That's part of its power and what makes it so exciting, but from a business and organizational perspective, that can make governance and measurement …

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The Game-Changing Benefits of AIOps for Modern Mainframe Operations 38:01

4M ago38:01

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BMC Director of Product Management Alan Warhurst and Field Chief Technology Officer Jeremy Hamilton discuss the current state of AIOps, its evolution, and its impact on mainframe operations. They explore the challenges faced by operations teams and the transformative role of AIOps in managing data complexity, optimizing resource usage, and preparin…

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The Future is Hybrid: 2025 Predictions for GenAI and Mainframe Transformation 40:45

4M ago40:45

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Led by Intellyx Director and Principal Analyst Jason English, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, Principal Product Manager Liat Sokolov, and R &D Solutions Architect Anthony DiStauro discuss the evolving role of artificial intelligence in mainframe computing, focusing on how AI can enhance operations, improve performance management, and increase the…

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Architecture as code 43:28

4M ago43:28

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How can we better define and clarify architectures to ensure consistency and control? If, as Neal Ford and Mark Richards discussed on a recent episode of the Technology Podcast, software architecture intersects with many different facets of software development and delivery, what can we do to better manage architectures in a way that is adaptable a…

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Your Mainframe in an Era of Efficiency: What To Do When the Government Says "Modernize!" 27:54

4M ago27:54

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HyperFRAME Research CEO and Principal Analyst Steven Dickens, BMC DevOps Evangelist Tony Anter, and BMC Lead Product Manager Mark Schettenhelm discuss the efficiency of government IT, particularly focusing on the mainframe. The conversation debunks common myths surrounding mainframe technology, highlights the importance choosing the right system fo…

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Inside Infrastructure as Code with Pulumi’s Founder & CEO 43:53

5M ago43:53

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In this episode, David sits down with Joe Duffy, CEO of Pulumi, to explore the revolutionary changes in cloud infrastructure and the power of Infrastructure as Code (IaC). Pulumi is redefining how developers and organizations manage cloud resources by enabling them to use familiar programming languages for scalable, efficient infrastructure managem…

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Decoding DeepSeek 33:00

5M ago33:00

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The release of DeepSeek's AI models at the end of January 2025 sent shockwaves around the world. The weeks that followed have been rife with hype and rumor, ranging from suggestions that DeepSeek has completely upended the tech industry to claims the efficiency gains ostensibly unlocked by DeepSeek are exagerrated. So, what's the reality? And what …

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Inside Ericsson: How AI and Automation Are Shaping Telecom 53:08

5M ago53:08

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Connectivity has become as essential as power and water—without it, our modern world would grind to a halt. In this episode, David sits down with Anand Bajaj, Chief Architect at Ericsson, to explore the revolutionary shifts taking place with 5G technology. Anand breaks down the evolution from wired networks to the unparalleled flexibility of 5G, hi…

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AI testing, benchmarks and evals 36:03

5M ago36:03

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Generative AI's popularity has led to a renewed interest in quality assurance — perhaps unsurprising given the inherent unpredictability of the technology. This is why, over the last year, the field has seen a number of techniques and approaches emerge, including evals, benchmarking and guardrails. While these terms all refer to different things, g…

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The Main Scoop, Episode 29: IT Economics Uncovered: Choosing the Right Tech for Business Growth 22:37

6M ago22:37

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How do you know if you’re making the right IT investments for business growth? 🚀 The Main Scoop hosts Daniel Newman and Broadcom’s Greg Lotko are joined by Dr. Howard Rubin, Co-Founder and CEO of Rubin Worldwide, to look at the critical importance of technology selection in economic outcomes for businesses. Dr. Rubin explores optimizing technology …

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Unboxing the Cloud: AI, Microservices, and Resilient Databases 54:43

6M ago54:43

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What does it take to build systems that thrive in today’s fast-evolving tech landscape? In this episode, we talk with Jim Hatcher, Solutions Engineer at Cockroach Labs, about the future of application architecture. From cloud commitments and database optimization to the transformative role of AI, Jim shares expert insights into building resilient, …

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Goodbye Tape, Hello Cloud - The Future of Mainframe Data Storage 45:47

6M ago45:47

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BMC AMI Cloud Sales Specialist Colleen Gordon and Senior Product Manager Tomer Zelberzvig discuss the history of secondary storage of mainframe data, the current state of tape and VTL, how object storage is the future of mainframe data storage, and how the new Cloud Data Sets feature in BMC AMI Cloud Data is changing the way data storage is handled…

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Transforming Board Dynamics: Strategies for High-Impact Non-Profit Leadership 6:46

6M ago6:46

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Chapter 5: Defining High-Performance in Nonprofit Boards In this episode of Board Room Bound, host John Kundtz takes you through what makes a nonprofit board high-performing. Drawing on The Board Builder’s Blueprint, John explains the essential traits distinguishing exceptional boards. Episode Highlights Actionable strategies for aligning board gov…

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Exploring the intersections of software architecture 43:32

6M ago43:32

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Software architecture necessarily intersects with a diverse range of critical things, including implementation, infrastructure, data and engineering practices. All these elements require serious consideration and reflection if you're to architect effectively. To discuss these various intersections, Thoughtworks' Neal Ford and his long-time collabor…

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Chapter 4: The Crucial Role of High-Performing Boards 4:06

6M ago4:06

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In this episode of Board Room Bound, host John Kundtz discusses the importance of cultivating high-performing nonprofit boards. Drawing from Chapter 4 of his book, The Board Builder’s Blueprint: A Strategic Guide to Creating Exceptional Nonprofit Leadership, John explores how capable boards ensure mission success and organizational sustainability, …

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Who should make software architecture decisions? 35:00

6M ago35:00

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Who should be involved in the process of making decisions about software architecture? That's a question that's been puzzling Thoughtworker Andrew Harmel-Law for some time — so much so that he decided to write a book about it. The result is Facilitating Software Architecture. Published by O'Reilly in December 2024, it's both an argument for and a g…

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Chapter 3: Identifying the Beneficiaries of Board Insights 4:04

6M ago4:04

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In this episode of Board Room Bound, host John Kundtz takes you inside Chapter 3 of The Board Builder's Blueprint to uncover a critical element of nonprofit leadership: understanding who benefits from your board’s insights and how to ensure those benefits are maximized. Drawing from over 30 years of board experience, John outlines five key groups n…

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Chapter 2: Lessons from the Boardroom: The High-Performance Journey 3:08

6M ago3:08

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In this episode of Board Room Bound, a subseries of The Disruptor Podcast, host John Kundtz outlines the essential steps for transforming your nonprofit board into a high-performance entity. Drawing on over 35 years of board experience and insights from his book The Board Builder's Blueprint: A Strategic Guide to Creating Exceptional Nonprofit Lead…

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Generative AI's uncanny valley: Problem or opportunity? 28:51

7M ago28:51

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With the rise of generative AI, the concept of the uncanny valley — where human resemblance unsettles, disturbs or disgusts — is more relevant than ever. But is it a problem that technologists need to tackle? Or does it offer an opportunity for greater thoughtfulness about the ways generative AI is being built, deployed and used? In this episode of…

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