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We're excited to start sharing the sessions SMT Data will be presenting at SHARE Pittsburgh 2026. First up: Leaving the Mainframe – Strategy, Hype, or Cost Illusion? As organizations evaluate modernization strategies, the question of leaving the mainframe is more relevant than ever. But what are the real costs, risks, and business implications behind the headlines? Join us for an honest discussion on the realities of mainframe migration, common misconceptions, and how to make informed strategic decisions. We look forward to seeing you at SHARE Pittsburgh! Gabriel Guth-Kaltschmied #SHARE2026 #Mainframe #Modernization

Many organizations focus on reducing costs. Equally important is understanding how to avoid them. In complex IT environments, even small inefficiencies can gradually translate into higher infrastructure and software costs. The challenge is often not identifying a single optimization opportunity, but establishing the visibility and governance needed to sustain improvements over time. In our latest article, we explore how organizations across industries have approached cost optimization, cost avoidance, and long-term efficiency gains through greater operational insight into their mainframe environments. Learn how this works in practice: https://lnkd.in/eXc29i9f

From Surprises to Awareness: Forecasting R4HA in Near Real-Time In this blog post, we explore how near real-time forecasting can help mainframe organizations reduce IBM MLC costs, improve workload planning, and stay ahead of performance risks before they impact the business. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/dHtfAXcQ

Mainframe outsourcing is a critical part of many large organizations’ IT strategies. It offers predictability, scalability, and access to specialized expertise. However, outsourcers increasingly face a difficult dilemma: – Mainframe software costs are rising, while – Outsourcing contracts often include year-over-year cost reduction commitments This puts significant pressure on margins and delivery. At the same time, many outsourcers struggle with visibility into which workloads and customers are driving costs; and where optimization potential exists. Read more in our White Paper: https://lnkd.in/ewC_RWQz

We’re excited to introduce our new Youth Talent Program — and to welcome the very first participant, Meena Chand, The program is created to give ambitious graduates and early-career professionals a strong start within mainframe performance management and cost allocation – areas where demand for new talent is rapidly growing. We’re especially proud to have Meena joining as our first YTP participant. With an impressive background that includes recognition as TechChannel Rising Star 2025 and IBM Champion 2026, as well as involvement in initiatives such as the Open Mainframe Project, she brings both talent and passion to the program – and to SMT Data. Welcome to SMT Data, Meena — we’re glad to have you with us! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eNKjCPWC

SHARE is coming up again this August – and this time we’re heading to Pittsburgh. Always a great opportunity to reconnect with customers, partners, and friends in the mainframe community. Hope to see many of you there! #SHAREPittsburgh2026 #mainframe

When was the last time you revisited your WLM policy?   🔹 Does it still reflect your business needs? 🔹 Are your goals realistic? 🔹 Do you have the right service classes and periods?   WLM isn’t “set and forget” — it needs regular tuning.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/ejwK87yr   #Mainframe #WLM #Performance

Interested in learning more about the WLM concept? Join us this afternoon at 15:00 GMT for an open session where we’ll discuss key ideas and practical insights. At his session, Mary Solomon and Frank Tidemand will be speaking at the GS UK Virtual Conference 2026 about how Workload Management (WLM) can significantly impact both performance and efficiency. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSyxq9Gq Hope to see you there.

We’re excited to welcome Josefine Selsing as our new Director of Product Marketing for ITBI™ at SMT Data. “With Josefine joining SMT Data, we are strengthening our ability to clearly articulate the value we create for our customers. She will play a key role in elevating our global positioning, sharpening our go-to-market approach, and ensuring that ITBI™ continues to stand out as a trusted solution for IT efficiency and cost optimization.” Peter Bom, CEO, SMT Data Please join us in welcoming Josefine to SMT Data 👏 . Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ewYS_xU6

We’re proud to share that our VP of ITBI Service, Mary Solomon and Performance & Capacity Consultant Frank Tidemand are presenting at the GS-UK Virtual Conference April 23rd. They will explore how Workload Management (WLM) Policies can directly impact performance, costs, and efficiency when aligned with business priorities. Drawing on real-world cases, they will highlight common pitfalls and share practical insights. 🗓 23 April 2026 | 🕒 15:00 GMT 👉 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gSyxq9Gq #GSUK #WLM #WorkloadManagement #Mainframe