Mainframes, AI Agents & Modern Infrastructure

Broadcast Date: July 20th, 2026

Join this episode of InsideAnalysis as Eric Kavanaugh explores how enterprise infrastructure is evolving – from the mainframe to the age of AI agents. He interviews David Eddy of Legacy Software LTD, who explains how organizations can unlock valuable metadata from legacy mainframes using automated data dictionaries and business glossaries, joined by Patrick Quirk of Opengear, who discusses how AI-driven traffic is reshaping network infrastructure, resiliency, and failover strategies.

Whether you’re managing legacy systems or preparing for an AI-powered future, this conversation offers valuable insights into the technologies driving modern enterprise infrastructure.

Audio Only
Interview with David Eddy
Interview with Patrick Quirk

Host:

Eric Kavanagh
CEO at The Bloor Group

Eric has nearly 30 years of experience as a career journalist with a keen focus on enterprise technologies. He designs and moderates a variety of New Media programs, including The Briefing Room, DM Radio and Espresso Series, as well as GARP’s Leadership and Research Webcasts. His mission is to help people leverage the power of software, methodologies and politics in order to get things done.

Guests:

David Eddy
Principal of Legacy Software LTD

Patrick Quirk
President of Opengear