International Lighthouse Community Day 2026
Join our international Lighthouse Community Day to stay ahead with the latest product updates, upcoming developments and key trends shaping Beta Systems’ data center solutions. This exclusive online event brings together Beta Systems and customers to showcase new features, innovative advancement, and emerging trends designed to simplify your work and enhance efficiency. While the spotlight is on the IBM Mainframe, we’ll also explore integration with the hybrid cloud – offering a comprehensive look at what’s next in enterprise IT.
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Selected Speakers
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Tobias Leicher
z Client Architect at IBM
Tobias Leicher is an experienced IT architect and mainframe expert with a strong focus on modernizing IBM Z systems. He works at IBM in a senior technical role, advising customers in the German-speaking region on architecture and transformation initiatives. His expertise lies in bridging traditional mainframe technologies with modern development and cloud-based approaches. He holds an academic degree in applied computer science and has many years of hands-on experience in enterprise IT environments. In addition, he is actively involved in the IT community as a speaker, podcaster, and advocate for modern mainframe topics.
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Yves Colliard
Creator and architect of Operlog Tools
Born in Lausanne, Switzerland, with French as his mother tongue, Yves began working with MVS in 1981 and moved to Germany in 1984. In 1990, he founded YCOS GmbH, a company specializing in consultancy, training, and software development, particularly known for Operlog Tools. As the creator and architect of Operlog Tools, Yves have significantly contributed to the field.
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Agenda
Time | Topic |
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10:00 - 10:20 | Community Day: Continuity, Change and Perspectives in the Mainframe Environment |
10:25 - 10:45 | System messages based on spool utilization: New event functionality with LogZ |
10:50 - 11:10 | ANOW!® Suite at Beta Systems: Automation, Integration and Future Prospects |
11:15 - 11:35 | Beta Control: Central administration and monitoring for mainframe processes |
12:00 - 12:20 | Efficient IPL analysis with Operlog Tools: New filter functions in practical use |
12:20 - 12:40 | IBM x Beta Systems: Highlights of the IBM z17 and the future of mainframes |
12:40 - 13:00 | Beta DocZ and Beta Control: New interfaces, compliance features and central administration |
14:30 - 14:45 | System change in the mainframe environment: Concept and approach for replacing competitors |
14:45 - 15:10 | Cloud Connector |
15:10 - 15:30 | Rethinking Mainframe Competence: An Overview of the EMA European Mainframe Academy |
15:30 - 15:45 | Service Focus Lighthouse |
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