Roundtable

Modernize mainframe data for cloud agility

18 September 2025, America 10:00 am - 11:30 am EST
Data-driven.
People first.
Executive Engagement.

How can mainframe customers secure, manage, and meet regulatory compliance for data in a cloud-first world?

Today’s enterprise mainframe customers face the steep challenge of modernizing data management while preserving the proven reliability of legacy systems. For decades, mainframes have been the backbone of enterprise IT, handling critical workloads with unmatched stability. However, traditional mainframe storage solutions struggle to meet modern demands for scalability, security, cost efficiency and regulatory compliance.

In a cloud-centric, data-driven business environment, how can IT leaders unlock the full potential of mainframe? How can they integrate mainframe reliability with cloud agility for simplified data management, enhanced cyber resilience, and seamless scalability in hybrid cloud environments?

Join thought leaders from BMC, along with a select group of likeminded peers, as we discuss strategies to modernize mainframe data management without disrupting operations.

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Event host

Ryan Howard

Strategic Account Manager
Ryan Howard began his career in IT in 1997 with a passion for solving customer problems. In 2011, he find out more

Mikhael Liberman

Principal Product Manager
As an experienced IT professional specializing in mainframe modernization, mainframe storage, and cloud find out more

Discussion topics

What are the biggest barriers to maintaining continuous, resilient operations?

How are you safeguarding data to maintain business continuity and compliance?

Where is your data driving operational efficiencies and generating insights?

BMC Software

BMC Software helps you deliver innovation faster by automating your critical applications, systems, and services to take advantage of cloud, data, and emerging AI technologies. BMC Software helps you deliver innovation faster by automating your critical applications, systems, and services to take advantage of cloud, data, and emerging AI technologies

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