In a recent webinar with 21CS, CPT Global’s David Stephens, Senior z/OS Consultant, joined Josh Stiles for a discussion about some of the biggest challenges facing IBM Z organizations today.
The conversation focused on three key areas: improving performance and capacity visibility, addressing the ongoing mainframe skills shortage, and understanding where AI can provide real value in the mainframe environment.
David shared insights from his experience working with customers, including the importance of breaking down operational silos, making performance data more accessible to application teams, and managing the complexities of modern consumption-based pricing models. He also discussed how organisations can accelerate the development of junior talent through structured mentoring and knowledge transfer.
The discussion also explored how AI can help teams analyze large volumes of performance data and identify potential issues faster, while reinforcing that experience and human judgement remain critical when making operational decisions.
Watch the webinar below to hear the full conversation.
