Events & Conferences

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 Melanie Smith on 3 December 2019

Hone skills and get inspired at Think 2020

Networking, meetings, and listening to IBM leaders announce new innovative solutions often top the list of why you should attend Think; IBM’s premier business and technology conference. But don’t forget about the extraordinary opportunity to boost your skills and education. Think attendees acquire hands-on experience with the latest advancements in open technologies from hybrid multicloud […]

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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 Evan Karapanagiotides on 25 June 2019

IoT Exchange Sydney – Gain Full Access to 3 Academies

By Evan Karapanagiotides, Senior Marketing Coordinator, LearnQuest From July 23-24 in Sydney, Australia IBM will be hosting another amazing IoT Exchange, where you’ll be able to learn how to unlock new value from data with the latest innovations in AI, security and blockchain. Attendees to this year’s conferences will have the opportunity to learn from […]

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By Evan Karapanagiotides on 27 May 2019

IoT Exchange Europe – Reap the Benefits of IoT Data

At this year’s IBM IoT Exchange, you’ll be able to learn how industry-tested solutions from IBM help solve today’s most critical IoT challenges. Attendees to this year’s conferences will have the opportunity to learn from top industry leaders, innovators, and experts, as they provide the practical knowledge that you need to benefit from IoT data […]

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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 Evan Karapanagiotides on 25 April 2019

3 Reasons Why IoT Data Can Give You an Edge

The data is all around us and it’s here to stay. From smartphones and tablets to appliances and sensors, the Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming increasingly common in our daily lives. What most people aren’t paying attention to is that IoT – and it’s a massive collection of data – isn’t only being used […]

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By Rob Shook on 26 February 2019

THINK at a glance

IBM manages a spectrum of credentials to fit the needs of many audiences. IBM Professional Certifications represent the acquisition of deep knowledge on a particular topic and enable customers, IBM Business Partners, and IBMers to demonstrate to colleagues and employers their expertise in the related IBM technologies and solutions.  As we have done a several […]

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By Andrey Safronov on 6 September 2018

Three reasons to attend IBM Systems Technical University in Rome

IBM Systems Technical University (TechU) in Rome is just around the corner. If you joined me at our recent TechU in Prague, you know these events deliver IBM’s most comprehensive IT infrastructure training. The feedback I received from attendees confirms that TechU is time well spent. Our next TechU in Rome offers the same in-depth […]

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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 Heather Marley-Allen on 15 June 2018

Technology continues to change – invest in tech training!

The world is ever changing and it is not the world as we once knew. Time seems to increase as we wish it would slow down. We have made major purchases over the years such as vehicles, a home, our education and it seems like we must continuously receive an upgrade to maintain and keep […]

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By sonia.malik on 23 March 2018

The future of work and the future of learning are converging

Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the Coursera Partner conference where the theme was, Learners First: Beyond the Campus Walls — all geared towards collectively building a future where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to the world’s best education. The conference brought together some of the brightest minds from both academia […]

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By Kathleen De Jongh on 28 February 2018

Watson IoT Continuous Engineering Summit Europe

14 – 16 May Munich, Germany The Westin Grand Munich Overview The event will deliver in-depth technical content targeted at architects, developers, testers, integrators and managers by offering lectures and hands-on labs to expand your knowledge and expertise on the latest technologies, trends, tips and techniques. 5 key reasons to attend Upgrade your skills. Training […]

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By David Leaser on 20 February 2018

Visit us at Think 2018!

Think 2018 (Mar 19-22, Las Vegas), is right around the corner and IBM will have a very large Skills and Support presence! On the main floor in Mandalay Bay 703, IBM Support and Training & Skills will host a shared booth space with the IBM Subscription & Support team, showcasing the new and transformed Client […]

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By Elisabeth Stahl on 20 October 2017

The apple of my eye: pervasive encryption with IBM Z

By Elisabeth Stahl, IBM Distinguished Engineer One of my absolute favorite things to do this time of year where I live in Ohio (besides raking leaves—just kidding) is to head out east about 20 miles to go apple picking. Apple pie, apple crisp, baked apples, spiced apples, apple butter, applesauce…there are endless possibilities. Everybody has their […]

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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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