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Embracing and managing change is a critical skill for technology managers. In normal times, technology trends will fade in and fade out, rewarding IT Managers with clear eyes and good communication skills.
These aren't quite those times.
Modern change looks more like a Big Bang with a wave of aftershocks. Aftershocks like hyperautomation (see article below), remote work, and labor shortages.
Look for articles and tutorials on those subjects, and more, in upcoming issues.
- CM First Team |
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Heads Up All roads lead to hyperautomation in 2022
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Enterprises are fond of automation thanks to great ROI. Even more so after the pandemic. According to InfoWorld, automation may become hyperautomation thanks to work-from-home, IT skill shortages. |
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Broadcom Support Headaches with your 2E / Plex Maintenance Support?
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- Are you working with an older release?
- Has your maintenance contract lapsed?
- Problems renewing your contract due to size or length?
- Difficulty getting the answers you need?
CM First can help! We can get you back on support or provide different options for you based on your needs. We specialize in all sizes of customers.
If you have questions, or want to get started right away, contact us at info@cmfirstgroup.com. |
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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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