The iTech-Ed Group is pleased to announce that Trevor Eddolls, its Chair, has been recognized by IBM as an IBM Champion for 2025. 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 2025. 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 renewal and contributions for the 2024 calendar year. The IBM
Champion designation is a 1-year term, and may be renewed by IBM annually,
provided you demonstrate continued community engagement and contributions. You
may also have earned 2024 IBM Rising Champion advocacy badges (IBM Contributor,
Advocate, and Influencer) on your way to this honour. Your IBM Champion status
renews now and will run through December 2025.”
Trevor Eddolls, Chair 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 Group’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 has also written
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
2024, he was talking about how to create artificial generalized intelligence
(AGI). He has been Editorial Director for the well-respected Arcati Mainframe Yearbook (renamed the
Arcati Mainframe Navigator in 2025). And Trevor Eddolls was the chair of the
Virtual IMS, the Virtual CICS, and the Virtual Db2 user groups until recently. Their new
website can be found at virtualusergroups.com.
And this work has earned Trevor Eddolls the IBM Champion accolade for the past
seventeen 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 X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram,
and LinkedIn.
You can read Trevor's IBM Champion profile here.
You can find out more about iTech-Ed here.
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