What is the future of IBM Z? This is a topic containing many different sub factors including security, data, cloud capabilities and more. In addition, questions remain around continuous innovation in hardware and software technology and how it can effectively deliver differentiated value.

It all makes for a very riveting discussion around the future of the mainframe—and one that was front-and-center at this year’s SHARE Providence. Listen in on a Q&A session with IBM mainframe experts Mike Perera (Vice President, z Systems Software), Calista Redmond (Vice President, IBM Z Ecosystem), Ray Jones (Vice President, z Systems Software Sales) and Mike Jordan (Distinguished Engineer, IBM Z Security).