2022 VM Workshop Sponsors

Information about becoming a sponsor is available here.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, you can use the Registration Form.

If you would like more information about becoming a sponsor, you can send an email to sponsorship@vmworkshop.org.

Velocity Software

Velocity Software is the world wide recognized leader in z/VM and Linux on System z Performance Management, providing facilities for Performance Analysis, Capacity Planning, Chargeback and Accounting, Operational Support and Cloud Enablement solution for System z. Velocity Software has been producing premier products to support this environment for two decades. Successful installations around the globe rely on Velocity Software to obtain optimal performance from their z/VM systems and Linux guests, from proof-of-concept to deployment of mission-critical applications.

Magnelia Necoy
necoy@velocitysoftware.com
Cell: 303-999-7646

Vicom Infinity

Vicom Infinity Inc. is an IBM Premier Business Partner that resells IBM System z mainframe, storage and software and provides the education and services to enable clients to implement and use them to the fullest extent. Vicom Infinity's expertise in providing processing solutions for high-availability environments ensures that it succeeds at a primary objective: to develop each IT ransformation seamlessly, with no impact on its clients continued production and established workloads. Everything it does, from systems analysis to custom installations and knowledge transfer, supports that objective. Vicom Infinity's philosophy for transforming IT functionality is simple: Combine proven technology with the infinite possibilities of innovative thinking.

Leonard J. Santalucia
lsantalucia@vicominfinity.com
917-856-4493

Sponsor Offer(s) for VM Workshop Attendees:

Broadcom, Inc.

Broadcom Mainframe Software specializes in DevOps, Security, AIOps, and Foundational software solutions for their enterprise. We provide z/OS, z/VM and VSE solutions that help organizations accelerate, transform, and secure their IT infrastructures. We enable our clients to embrace open Mainframe modernization, integrate Mainframe Software as part of their cloud, and innovate to drive their business forward. For more information, visit www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe.

Jay Zelnick
Advisor, Product Management
(609)493-5826
Jay.Zelnick@broadcom.com

Barnard Software, Inc.

Barnard Software Inc. (BSI) is a full IPv4 and IPv6 solution provider to the VSE/ESA and z/VSE customer. The future of TCP/IP is IPv6/VSE. BSI will keep your company competitive with cutting edge technology. BSI applications are ready today to move your company to the next level of network addressing. Our high performance TCP/IP products are reliable and easily integrated into existing systems. BSI has been a TCP/IP solution provider to the VSE customer for 20 years.

Teri Barnard
Teri@bsitcpip.com
407-323-4773

IBM

IBM, International Business Machines Corporation, is a technology, consulting, and services company with headquarters in Armonk, NY. The name IBM was adopted in 1924 by the former Computing Tabulating and Recording Company, based in Endicott, NY. Today IBM is one of the leading technology innovators in the world. With the S/360 architecture launched sixty years ago IBM introduced operating systems such as DOS/360, now called z/VSE. Virtual machines were introduced to the world, and IBM's z/VM product has evolved to become the benchmark to which other virtualization solutions are measured. With the millennium change, IBM added Linux on IBM Z to drive additional workloads to the most powerful, most reliable, most scalable platform - known as the mainframe.

Brian Hugenbruch
bwhugen@us.ibm.com

Mainline Information Systems

Trusted since 1989, Mainline provides comprehensive IT solutions to over 4,000 satisfied customers. We give the focused attention only a local solution provider can deliver, backed by the expertise and experience of national industry leaders, making us the partner of choice for successful companies. Mainline delivers innovative IT solutions, including cloud and hybrid cloud offerings, on premises infrastructure systems, business analytics, cyber security, and data management solutions and more.

As a leading IBM Platinum Business Partner, Mainline is the choice for companies wanting experience, expertise and local resources for their IBM Z systems, services, and solutions. Backed by our nationwide team, comprised of more than 110 mainframe consulting resources, we have the extensive knowledge, skill base and certifications to tackle any mainframe consulting, planning or testing challenge including Z modernization.

Andy Hartman
Andy.Hartman@mainline.com
440-785-4890

Sponsor Offer(s) for VM Workshop Attendees:

Optica Technologies, Inc.

Optica Technologies is a leading provider of innovative mainframe virtual tape solutions for the z/VM and z/VSE market worldwide. Our zVT family of mainframe virtual tape products are the most modular, scalable, flexible and resilient virtual tape solutions in the industry. We take pride in consistently delivering world-class product reliability and compatibility, including unmatched service and support to the thousands of satisfied customers that we serve globally.

Sean T. Seitz
VP Technical Sales
(513)226-3475
sean.seitz@opticatech.com

CSI International

CSI developed the original and most robust TCP/IP solution for z/VSE. Customers looking for stability, reliability, and world class technical service have turned to CSI for over two decades as their number one network solution provider for mission critical z/VSE systems. Today CSI is innovating and preparing a new wave of Z-technology aimed at providing reliable and scalable solutions for client's critical infrastructure needs.

Katie Shaw
Direct Cell: (740)207-1986
katie.shaw@csi-international.com

Sine Nomine Associates

Sine Nomine provides support and architecture definition services for a wide range of systems, networks and software. We provide a vendor-neutral voice that gives a real, field-tested way to define your future.

Kate Stringfield
kstringfield@sinenomine.net
703-723-6673

LogOn Software, Inc.

Log-On is proud to offer Log-On Wave for IBM Z with continued enhancements and support for the IBM Wave community. Log-On Wave is a powerful productivity solution for the administration of Linux on z/VM. Log-On is an international software house with over 700 engineers worldwide and over thirty years of experience delivering world-class z/VM and z/OS solutions in the areas of systems productivity, data management, and database performance. Please visit us at www.Log-On.com/wave-for-ibm-z.

Mark Schora
LogOn Software, Inc
978.453.4666 (c)
Mark.Schora@Log-On.com
www.Log-On.com/wave-for-ibm-z

Recovery Point

Recovery Point is a leading national provider of IT secure and compliant infrastructure and business resilience services. We support all technology environments, from the mainframe to the desktop. Our comprehensive solutions include compliant private, multitenant, hyperscale, and hybrid cloud offerings, certified hosting infrastructure, national network services and a broad spectrum of legacy and cloud-based business resilience services, including Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS), and Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Business Process Resilience (BPR).

Arcana Mehta
amehta@recoverypoint.com
www.recoverypoint.com

Replatform Technologies

Replatform Technologies specializes in running COBOL/CICS code on Linux and zLinux using GnuCOBOL and OpenKicks. The code can be run for production and development purposes.

Michael Potter
Tel: +1 770 815 6142
michael.potter@replatformtech.com

21CS

21CS is a IBM business partner and leader in developing mainframe products that ensure data protection, recovery, and migration, as well as products that provide the most comprehensive mainframe performance capacity planning solutions. In June 2021, 21CS entered into a source code agreement to license the z/VSE Operating System and Middleware Stack from IBM. The first version of our 21CS VSEn operating system was successfully released in 2022. 21CS is prepared to effectively maintain and improve upon the OS and middleware stack well into the future.

Gonzalo Muelas Serrano
gonzalo.muelas@21cs.com
Tollfree: (800) 555-6845 | Main number: (610) 971-9946 | Germany Mobile: +49 151 7271 0485

ProTech Professional Technical Services, Inc.

Employee learning and development is an important part of keeping your skills current and your company running smoothly. ProTech specializes in corporate education and offers both live and virtual classes designed to fit your specific training requirements. With over 25 years in the business and over 500 courses in a variety of subjects including multiple mainframe OS's and middleware topics, ProTech will be sure to meet your training needs. To find out more, visit our Training page.

Marc I. Smith
msmith@protechtraining.com
800-373-9188 Ext 167

SUSE

SUSE® provides and supports enterprise-grade Linux and open source solutions with exceptional service, value and flexibility. With partners and communities, we innovate, adapt and deliver secure Linux, cloud infrastructure and storage software to create solutions for mixed enterprise IT environments. We help customers harness the benefits and power of an open enterprise that can empower their possibilities.

Enterprise Systems Media

Enterprise Tech Journal, Enterprise Executive, and the EnterpriseSystemsMedia.com website are the destinations for all things IT within the world's largest, multiplatform computing environments. As the only source of independently-published magazines focused on multiplatform enterprise computing for IT staff and managers, these destinations provide a wealth of how-to information. Subscribe today at EnterpriseSystemsMedia.com/subscribe.

Bob Thomas
bob@esmpubs.com
214-850-8768

Tech Channel

TechChannel, helps you leverage your IT investment to your company's best advantage it's your go-to resource that will keep you informed and connected with Enterprise (IBM Z, mainframe, Linux on IBM Z) new technology articles, expert technical tips, educational webinars, podcasts, and special features that illuminate not only the technologies, but, the brilliant technologists, personalities, thought leaders and luminaries on the platform. Get your news, education and a little IT entertainment, with TechChannel, subscriptions are complimentary! Subscribe Now!

Mari Adamson-Bray, Publishing Director
mbray@techchannel.com

Emma Pitzl, Managing Editor
epitzl@mspcommunications.com