2024 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

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 Infrastructure software solutions for vital infrastructure. We provide z/VM and z/VSE solutions that help organizations accelerate, transform, and secure their IT infrastructures. We enable our clients to embrace open technologies, integrate Mainframe Software as part of their cloud, and innovate to drive business forw For more information, visit www.broadcom.com/products/mainframe.

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

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

Rocket Software

Rocket Software partners with the largest enterprises, in all industries, to solve their most complex IT challenges, across infrastructure, data, and applications with solutions that simplify, not disrupt their modernization journey. Trusted by over 10,000 customers, Rocket Software helps enterprises modernize in place with a hybrid cloud strategy, so they don't need to re-platform or build from the ground up. The company's 2,300 global employees work with customers to accelerate and optimize their modernization journey while meeting evolving market needs. Rocket Software is a privately held U.S. corporation headquartered in the Boston area with centers of excellence strategically located throughout North America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Rocket Software is a portfolio company of Bain Capital Private Equity. Follow Rocket Software on LinkedIn and Twitter or visit https://www.rocketsoftware.com.

Nicole Cummings
ncummings@rocketsoftware.com
781-684-2412

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

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

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

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