Mainline Information Systems Announces Senior Director US Systems Z

February 28th, 2023

Mainline strengthens their position to deliver high value System Z solutions that help modernize infrastructure systems and applications.

TALLAHASSEE, FL – February 28, 2023
Mainline Information Systems, Inc., a leading national provider of IT solutions and services, today announced that Mr. Dusty Rivers has joined the Company as Senior Director US Systems Z. Mr. Rivers will work with clients to help them modernize their IBM System Z mainframes which continue to be business-critical server platforms for hundreds of Mainline clients. In his position, Rivers will be dedicated to identifying new mainframe solutions which help to drive technology modernization and enhance the value of the clients’ IT investments.

The modernization of technology encompasses the optimization of legacy data, networks, servers/systems, and applications, as well as refining operational processes, lifecycle management, and skills. Organizations are challenged with modernizing their IT environments to affect efficiencies and change across their business.

The addition of Rivers to Mainline’s System Z team, demonstrates the Company’s continued investment in strategic resources to help clients accelerate their IT modernization journey. With in-depth mainframe modernization and new workload skills and having client experiences that span the globe, Rivers has been designated by IBM as a “Lifetime Champion for Z”.

Rivers will work under the executive direction of Perry Carfagna, Mainline COO. “We are thrilled to have Dusty join our System Z team to help customers transition to new modern workloads,” said Carfagna. “Dusty has hit the ground running with plans to represent Mainline at Share 2023.”

“The mainframe is a critical piece of our customers’ IT landscape and strategy,” said Jeff Dobbelaere, Mainline CEO. “Our investment in mainframe modernization resources will enable us to help our customers extract increased value and integrate the mainframe into modern hybrid cloud environments. We are very excited about the addition of Dusty to the Mainline team.”

About Mainline Information Systems, Inc.
Mainline, a US company headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, is an information technology solutions and IT consulting firm, who architects and delivers innovative IT solutions, including cloud and hybrid cloud offerings, on premises infrastructure systems, software offerings, and services. With national coverage, strategic partnerships with premier technology companies, and multi-vendor technology experts, Mainline Information Systems efficiently enables cost effective business outcomes. The company may be reached by phone at 850.219.5000 and on the Internet at www.mainline.com.

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