iTech-Ed Ltd is pleased to announce that Trevor Eddolls, its CEO, has been recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for 2024. Trevor was first awarded IBM Champion status in 2009.
IBM said: “On behalf of IBM, it is my great pleasure to recognize you as a returning IBM Champion in 2024. Congratulations!
“We would like to thank you for your continued leadership and contributions to the IBM technology community. This recognition is awarded based on your contributions for the 2023 calendar year. The IBM Champion designation is for a 1-year term, and may be renewed by IBM annually, provided you demonstrate continued community engagement and contributions. Your IBM Champion status begins now and will run through December 2024.”
Trevor Eddolls, CEO of iTech-Ed Ltd said: “I think it's really important in these days of multiple computing platforms being available that people share information with others about the positive contributions mainframes make to the world of IT. And I'm proud that my efforts have been recognized again this year by IBM. I think the Champion programme is a very positive way for IBM to recognize people around the world who help to promote its products and share their skills in using them."
According to IBM: “The IBM Champion program recognizes these innovative thought leaders in the technical community and rewards these contributions by amplifying their voice and increasing their sphere of influence. IBM Champions are enthusiasts and advocates: IT professionals, business leaders, developers, executives, educators, and influencers who support and mentor others to help them get the most out of IBM software, solutions, and services.”
So why is iTech-Ed Ltd’s Trevor Eddolls an IBM Champion? Well, he doesn’t work for IBM, but he does write about mainframe hardware and software. You can read his articles here. He also writes articles for the TechChannel website, and often blogs on the Planet Mainframe website. Trevor has spoken at the GSE UK regional conference for the past few years. In 2023, he was talking about the brain, intelligence, ad AI. He has been Editorial Director for the well-respected Arcati Mainframe Yearbook. And Trevor Eddolls was the chair of the Virtual IMS, the Virtual CICS, and the Virtual Db2 user groups. Their new website can be found at virtualusergroups.com. And this work has earned Trevor Eddolls the IBM Champion accolade for the past sixteen years.
Are IBM Champions compensated for their role? No. Do IBM Champions have any obligations to IBM? Again, the answer is no. The title recognizes their past contributions to the community only over the previous 12 months. Do IBM Champions have any formal relationship with IBM? No. IBM Champions don’t formally represent IBM, nor do they speak on behalf of IBM.
But it’s not all one-sided! There are regular IBM Champions calls, where IBM and Champions share relevant information on a range of topics. IBM Champions also receive merchandise customized with the IBM Champion logo. And IBM Champions receive visibility, recognition, and networking opportunities at IBM events and conferences; and special access to product development teams, and invitations and discounts to events and conference.
You can find more information about the Trevor and his work on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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