Master the Mainframe Contest

Contest overview

In spring and summer 2012, IBM is running its second Master the Mainframe Contest for students across Germany, Switzerland and Austria.

No experience with mainframes is necessary. In fact, the contest is designed for students with little or no mainframe experience, increasing with difficulty as the contest progresses. Students just need to bring drive and competitive spirit and be ready to compete!
 

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When is the contest?

The contest runs from May 1, 2012 through July 31, 2012. Registration is now closed.

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Why compete in the Master the Mainframe Contest 2012?

• Prizes!
  The prizes up for grabs in the mainframe contest include:
  • Master the Mainframe T-shirts
  • Giveaway of up to 25 Kindle eBook Reader
  • Giveaway of up to 5 Apple iPads
• Experience!
  Today's mainframes are growing in popularity and require a new generation of mainframe experts. This contest is designed to equip you with basic skills to make you more competitive for jobs in the enterprise computing industry. Participation in the Master the Mainframe contest could give you the edge you need.
  
  Sign up after registration opens on March 26, 2012 and be on your way to winning great prizes!

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What is a mainframe, anyway?

To find out a little bit more about what makes a mainframe system unique, check out these resources:

• IBM's zEnterprise architecture makes mainframe cool again, also efficient (Engadget)
• The value of the mainframe today (z/OS Basic Skills Information Center) (US)
• Mainframes in our midst: You use one every day (z/OS Basic Skills Information Center) (US)
• IBM System z overview
• Cloud and System z

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