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| Future of the Connected Mainframe |
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We've encountered a wide range of viewpoints regarding the future of the mainframe over the years.
This month, our Heads Up article provides thought-provoking insights about the future of "connected mainframes" by analysts who have put a great deal of thought on the subject. If you're looking for a clear-eyed, optimistic look at things, this article is for you.
And if you do run an enterprise IBM system, one of our more popular webinars, "Latest Advances in IBM Enterprise Impact Analysis", is now available to watch anytime. Description and link to the video down below.
We also hear from many of our clients who maintain CA Plex or 2E systems that they're looking for a better Broadcom support contract. As we announced last month, our aggregator status gives us the ability to offer a great peace-of-mind solution that may interest you.
Keep reading for more.
- CM First Team |
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Heads Up Analysts Discuss Mainframes and 'Digital Transformations'
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IDC recently published a white paper highlighting the competitive advantage of mainframes, titled "The Business Value of the Connected Mainframe for Digital Transformation."
In it, the research firm concludes that the connected mainframe can and will have a central role in digital transformation:
"IDC believes that the mainframe has a central role in digital transformation; businesses that do not take advantage of its broad range of capabilities are giving up value and, potentially, competitive advantage,"
Enterprise Systems Journal highlights these insights and more in their recent article 'Analysts Discuss Mainframes and 'Digital Transformations'. |
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Video WATCH: CA Communities April 27th Webcast
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Catch up on the April 27th CA Communities Webcast in this streamlined, edited version if you weren't able to make the session or just want a review.
Discussions include plans for the 13th CA Plex/2E Worldwide Conference scheduled for April 24-26 2023 in Miami, along with an update on Broadcom’s “aggregator” subscription model for supporting CA Plex and CA 2E. Those who are not on Broadcom support and want to upgrade to a new IBM Power10, this will be particularly relevant.
Lightning talks include "Modern CA Plex Applications" by CM First’s Andrew Leggett, and Application Lifecycle Management for CA 2E by Wim Jongman from Remain Software.
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Video WATCH: "Latest Advances in IBM Enterprise Impact Analysis"
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If you are struggling to comprehend how data and business rules flow through your IBM enterprise systems, you are not alone.
This webinar, recorded March 31st 2002, will show you a better analysis system that's easy to work with day-to-day, and bring you peace of mind knowing you have a complete, 360-degree grasp of the inner-workings of your enterprise system.
The following topics are covered:
- Creating project and system documentation automatically
- Tracing data flows across program and database boundaries
- New analysis capabilities including Oracle and Teradata
- Devops/GitHub Integration
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Broadcom Support Many enterprises struggle with obtaining Broadcom support for their CA 2E (Synon, COOL:2E) or CA Plex systems. Lets us help you out.
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- Working with an older unsupported release?
- Upgrading your IBM OS and worried that everything will continue to operate?
- Under the shadow of lapsed Broadcom maintenance?
- Experiencing difficulty renewing due to contract size or length?
- Finding it tough to get the answers you need, when you need them?
CM First can help you get back on track and bring you peace of mind.
We can get you back on Broadcom support or provide different options for you based on your needs. We specialize in all sizes of customers.
Why CM First?
Our people know CA 2E and Plex Cold. Many of our engineers worked at Synon, CA Technologies and Broadcom, and developed the very products you use. We help you navigate the Broadcom options.
Next Steps
Our simple three-step process will get you on the right track.
- Fill out our 2-minute form
- Schedule a 15-minute phone conference
- When you receive our one-page proposal – sign and send, and that’s it.
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Video Video Series: CM evolveIT for LANSA
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We’ve launched an all-new short-video series highlighting CM evolveIT for LANSA. The videos or short 1-2 minutes segments that cover a wide range of CM evolveIT LANSA capabilities, and provide a good foundational starting point for new or existing users.
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Video Streamline the Day-to-Day with Intelligent Automation
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| Join the automation experts from CM First and HelpSystems to explore ways to leverage IT automation tools in your most critical business projects—including those on IBM I, including those generated with CA 2E(Synon) and CA Plex. Our automation experts walk you through the types of projects your IT colleagues are running, how they’re doing it, and what tools they’re using. This informative webinar also polled attendees about their current and planned future leverage of automation technologies.
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Video Benefits of IBM i Hosting
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| In this session cloud replatforming experts discussed how IBM i applications are typically being rehosted from on-premise to fully managed hybrid environments. Many customers are reporting significant security and operational benefits, at the same or reduced cost.
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Video RPA Bots: Bogus or Benefit? Bringing RPA to IBM i/AS400
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| CM First and HelpSystems show you how to boost your digital transformation efforts with Robotic Process Automation (RPA). Transform your IBM i processes—like automated data entry, extending single sign-on (SSO), and dynamically pulling reports—to increase productivity, eliminate errors, and save money.
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We Are Back to In-person Business
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The pandemic created unique challenges. But times change, vaccines are made, and now we settle into another "new normal".
As of May 1st, 2021, we re-opened for in-person business. While much of our work will remain remote, we will also conduct meetings in-person as the situation warrants.
You can read our response to the challenge at the link.
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ICYMI: Broadcom Confirms CA Plex and CA 2E Support as of January 31st, 2020.
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As of January 31, 2020, Broadcom (CA) announced that in general it will support the latest versions of CA 2E and CA Plex only. For CA 2E (Synon) that is version 8.7. For CA Plex, that is version 7.2.1.
For the full details see these links. Broadcom login is required.
- CA Plex 7.2.1, last supported 7.2.1 (as of January 31, 2022)
- CA 2E 8.7, last supported 8.7 (as of January 31, 2022)
Visit the Broadcom site at the links provided above for definitive info (password required).
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At CM First we upgrade many CA 2E and CA Plex customers each year, and have extensive experience with the upgrade process. We also have experience working with Broadcom support and licensing and can work with you on any questions you have there.
Any questions just send us a note to info@cmfirstgroup.com, or click the button below to contact an office or request a demo.
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The CM First support portal is now online. Current customers can access tutorials and submit support tickets at support.cmfirstgroup.com
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CM WebClient 1.8.7 (with nightly builds) For details, go here.
CM Matchpoint ALM 7.0 Build 004. For details, go here. |
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