Sharon Kent

By Sharon Kent on 22 April 2020

IBM TechU Talks, the go-to webcasts for systems “techies”

  With the postponement of IBM Systems TechU conferences, folks are flocking to IBM TechU Talks, a free, weekly series of technical training webcasts. Each 60-minute webcast focuses on a conference topic and is led by popular TechU speakers. There are three unique webcasts per week — IBM Power Tuesdays, Storage Wednesdays and IBM Z/LinuxONE […]

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By Sharon Kent on 18 March 2020

Train without travel with IBM TechU Talks

In light of the global precautions for the COVID-19 coronavirus, and to comply with World Health Organization guidelines, IBM Systems has postponed all TechU conferences through June 2020. However, you can still grow your skills via IBM TechU Talks, a free, weekly series of one-hour webcasts that focus on hot topics from our spring conferences. […]

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By Sharon Kent on 20 January 2020

IBM TechU: An Investment that Always Pays Off

With the start of 2020, the tradition of making new year’s resolutions is in full swing. Most resolutions are destined to fail. According to a report on CBS News, this high failure rate is because our goals are too broad, too big and too many. The secret is to create a SMART-based goal: Specific Measurable […]

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By Sharon Kent on 29 October 2019

IBM TechU Las Vegas recap

With 2,000+ attendees, TechU Vegas sets new benchmark for success This October’s TechU Las Vegas was one for the record books. With more than 2,000 attendees, this was the largest TechU conference since the dawn of IBM Systems training conferences 20+ years ago. But its success is measured by more than attendance. Vegas also delivered: […]

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By Sharon Kent on 22 May 2019

From Buenos Aires to Bali, pack your bags for an IBM TechU near you

IBM Systems Technical University (TechU) events have a 20+ year history of delivering best in class deep technical training across the IBM Systems sever and storage portfolio. Thousands of IBMers, clients and Business Partners attend these global training conferences. What about you? When you build your skills, you build your value The case for growing […]

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By Sharon Kent on 16 August 2018

Get a fast start with training for rookies at IBM TechU events

IBM Systems Technical University (TechU) events are industry renowned for delivering IBM’s most comprehensive systems training. Each year, we add new focus areas to meet the needs of our clients. An area that has gotten a lot of press in the past few years is the IT skills gap. More and more companies are finding […]

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By Sharon Kent on 21 September 2017

IBM z14, IBM LinuxONE, Blockchain and more at IBM Z Technical Universities

With recent announcements, IBM Z has reinforced its position as the industry’s most secure and advanced enterprise platform for data-serving and next-generation applications. From the IBM z14 with its game-changing pervasive encryption, to the new IBM LinuxONE Emperor II and IBM’s commitment to blockchain, it’s clear that the Z platform can play a key role […]

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By Sharon Kent on 14 August 2017

Eighteen new and updated IBM Systems courses: Enroll today

Over the next few weeks, students across the country will return to their schools and universities to embark on their education journeys. They’ll be gaining knowledge and building skills. What about you? Why not start or continue your own learning journey by taking an IBM class?  Many of the courses below are led by an […]

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