s4story -- Sine Nomine Associates is pleased to announce,

Two of our principal engineer associates have been recognized by IBM with their IBM champion award for 2026.

The IBM Champions program recognizes individuals who make extraordinary contributions to IBM communities by sharing their knowledge and expertise and by helping nurture and grow the community. IBM sent the following message to our Principal Engineer Michael MacIsaac and Principal Engineer Neale Ferguson:

Congratulations, you are IBM Champions!

After reviewing and evaluating your contributions to the IBM technology community over the past 12 months, IBM is happy to announce that you have been selected as an IBM Champion for 2026.

This recognition is awarded based on your contributions for the 2025 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 2026.

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Sine Nomine Associates' Margarete Ziemer writes:

"I am proud to inform the community that both Neale Ferguson and Michael MacIsaac have been recognized as IBM Champions. Neale has received this award in multiple years. Sine Nomine Associates (SNA) was formed around supporting OpenAFS and helping to bring Linux on z Systems to life. SNA remains dedicated to advancing and supporting open-source software while integrating world class services from private providers into today's complex hybrid ecosystems. This is a stellar example of our continuing our dedication to support the system after next."

Please visit our website to find more information on our services for IBM mainframes and Open-source software support services.  https://www.sinenomine.net