Subject: CM First Group April 2024 Newsletter

All the modernization news that's fit to print

April 2024

In this issue...

  • Conference: Catch us at the CA 2E / CA Plex Worldwide Developer Conference

  • Article: Top Trends Shaping Legacy Application Modernization - CM First

  • Conference: COMMON POWERUp 2024 Fort Worth

  • Video - Next Gen Pair Programming: AI Collaboration on IBM i and IBM z Systems

  • Article: Digital Transformation Not Working? Here’s a Five-Point Plan That Can Help - GigaOm

  • Video: Revolutionize Software Testing with RPA - CM First

  • Intelligence: News articles from out yonder...

Conference

Register now for the CA 2E / CA Plex Worldwide Developer Conference Coming This Fall


CM First Group is once again sponsoring the CA 2E / CA Plex Worldwide Developer Conference coming up in October.


The CA 2E / Plex Community is presenting another ground-breaking conference focused on meeting the needs of technical experts charged with maintaining, automating, and modernizing enterprise software systems like RPG, COBOL, CA 2E (Synon), and CA Plex on IBM i/Power and Microsoft.


Be sure to take advantage of the Super Early Bird pricing, or better yet, the Super Early Bird Group pricing, which is a great deal at Buy 3 tickets and get one FREE. Virtual attendance is an option, too, if you can't make it to the conference in person.


See you there!


CA 2E / CA Plex Worldwide Developer Conference

October 15th - 17th in Austin, Texas

In-person or remote


Register Now →


-CM First Group

Heads Up

Top Trends Shaping Legacy Application Modernization


The many forces shaping legacy modernization shift like the sands of time as technologies come and go. While there is no shortage of challenges in the present, some exciting developments are in play to help our modernization projects become a reality.


If your organization is looking to take meaningful steps to achieve improved security, a modern UI, and increased agility, our recent article on the trends shaping modern legacy applications is a good place to start.


Read on →

Conference

See You at COMMON POWERUp Fort Worth


If you're one of the many IBM i technology experts attending COMMON POWERUp in Fort Worth, Texas, from May 20th to 23rd, be sure to stop by the CM First Group booth to swap stories and grab some swag. We have lots of tactics and wisdom to offer, especially for managers of CA 2E and CA Plex.


Are you looking for digital transformation opportunities for your organization? We'll demonstrate how legacy apps developed in COBOL, RPG, and CA 2E (Synon) can be refactored directly into maintainable runtime-free Java and JS through automation with our AI-powered flagship product CM evolveIT MetaTX.


COMMON POWERUp is an educational event featuring hundreds of live sessions presented by industry experts. Networking opportunities abound.


If you haven't signed up for COMMON POWERUp in Fort Worth yet, hit the link.


Register now →

Watch

Next-Gen Pair Programming: AI Collaboration on IBM i and IBM z Systems


Join us for a cutting-edge webinar that merges the art of pair programming with the innovation of AI for both IBM i and IBM z systems. This session is dedicated to COBOL developers working on IBM's midrange and mainframe platforms, offering a deep dive into how AI can amplify coding collaboration and efficiency.


In this webinar, we will:

  • Discuss the integration of AI-driven pair programming in IBM i and IBM z COBOL development.

  • Address the unique challenges of maintaining and evolving COBOL applications with AI support.

  • Showcase a live demonstration of AI tools tailored to IBM i and IBM z developers.

  • Share actionable strategies for embedding AI into the pair programming workflow on both platforms.

Whether you're involved in IBM i or IBM z development, this webinar will equip you with the knowledge to leverage AI for better code quality, faster problem-solving, and more productive pair programming sessions. Engage with our experts and take the first step towards a smarter, AI-assisted development future.


Watch the video now →

Heads Up

Digital Transformation Not Working? Here’s a Five-Point Plan That Can Help


Digital transformation is a grand-scale project overloaded with a wide range of options. While the promise of transformative technology is compelling, achieving the right mix of approaches, technologies, and institutionalized best practices is fraught with hazards galore.


To get to the promised land, it's a good idea to address the realities and make adjustments. GigaOm has a five-point plan to lend us a hand.


Read more at GigaOm →


 Broadcom Support 


Many enterprises struggle with obtaining Broadcom support for their CA 2E (Synon, COOL:2E) or CA Plex systems


If you're working with an older unsupported release, upgrading you IBM OS, or otherwise under the shadow of lapsed maintenance, we can get you back on Broadcom support based on your unique situtation. We specialize in all sizes of customers.


Fill out our 2 minute form and schedule a no-commitment fifteen minute conversation with a CM First Group technical rep.

Get rock solid Broadcom support

CM First Support

Current CM First Group customers can access tutorials and submit support tickets at support.cmfirstgroup.com.

Current Releases


CM WebClient 1.8.8 (with nightly builds) For details, go here.

CM Matchpoint ALM 7.0 Build 004. For details, go here.

CM evolveIT 11.6, last supported 10.6
CM M3 2023 Edition
CA Plex 7.2.1 SP005, last supported 7.2.1 (as of January 31, 2022)
→ Details can be found here at Broadcom (login required)
CA 2E 8.7.3, last supported 8.7 (as of January 31, 2022)
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Contact CM First to learn more: info@cmfirstgroup.com

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