Re: z/OS system programmer staffing

I have worked in a couple locations that are smaller than you mentioned. 3 LPARS, 10-12 CICS images, DB2. We had 4 in both locations. Following is the general breakdown of tasks. Fortunately there was very little turnover. Jim Lead Systems Programmer Primary responsibilities

Re: Newspaper: IBM Invests $5M in Illinois State Univ.

I can calm some of your fears. While I have nothing to do with the Academic Initiative Program here at ISU, I was the Derry quoted in the article. Have you ever tried to explain a variable priced computer and incremental software charges to non-technical newspaper people before. It ain't