GSE Working Groups

Working Groups are at the very heart of GSE

There are more than 130 Working Groups across Europe where successful case studies are presented and practical experience in all aspects of IT is exchanged. As a result, better-informed decisions can be made by both individual members and member companies to ensure installations are more effective. The groups also ensure that all members are empowered with the knowledge to meet their professional challenges and are provided with a unique insight into future technology and solutions.

Working Groups are also key to identifying specific subjects, requirements and concerns that can then be explored fully as part of conference programmes.

Working Groups raise issues which are picked up for direct discussion and negotiation with senior IBM representatives, or which become the objectives of international projects. Active member participation in these groups is fundamental to the aims of GSE. As such, there are numerous opportunities to share ideas and solutions with industry colleagues, both on a regional and international level.

GSE Regional Working Groups

For information on GSE Regional Working Groups, please see the Regional Websites.

GSE European Working Group - European Enterprise Modernization for zOS

An European Working Group was created in 2005: “European Enterprise Modernization for zOS”. GUIDE SHARE EUROPE had a request from IBM to form a European Working Group focussing on WebSphere Developer for zSeries (the former WSED) and the formation was approved by the Regions Committee upon recommendation by the European Committee.

The goal of the group is to define requirements and influence direction of WD4z from a customer perspective as well as to provide a quorum to exchange ideas and experiences concerning the use of WD4z. It is an event from which attendees receive early information on upcoming functions, deliverables and directions in WD4z. This requires the emplacement of security measures such as non-disclosures. The following major aspects of WD4z are equally handled: EGL, z/OS and XML & Web Services. Over time the group may be expanded to include FA, FM, WSAA, …

For information about the European Enterprise Modernization for zOS Working Group, please contact Mads Zandersen or Scott Davis.

Next Meeting:
09-11 May 2012, Zurich, Switzerland - Invitation