Subject: CM First Group May 2025 Newsletter

Modernization news fit to print

May 2025

In this issue...

  • Article: Choosing Your Next Legacy Application Modernization Project: Think Small for a Big Win - CM First Group

  • Video: Latest Advances in Code Analysis and Transformation with CM evolveIT 11.7 - CM First

  • Article: Training Humans in the Age of AI - nojitter

  • Watch: Microsoft's TypeScript Compiler Gets a Go Makeover - CodeSource

  • Watch: CM First Video Series

  • Intelligence: Further Reading on the Web

Heads Up

Choosing Your Next Legacy Application Modernization Project: Think Small for a Big Win


Ready to modernize your legacy applications but feeling overwhelmed by the scope? Our latest article suggests a refreshing approach: think small to achieve big results. By breaking down modernization initiatives into smaller, manageable projects, you and your organization can make meaningful progress while minimizing risks and disruptions.


Our practical guide offers valuable insights on project selection criteria, risk management, and measuring success to create a sustainable path to modern, efficient IT systems while maintaining control over costs and outcomes.


Read the full article to learn how you can turn your next modernization project into a strategic victory →

Announcing CM evolveIT 11.7


Available for Streaming: Join us for informative, hands-on sessions focused on the new CM evolveIT 11.7 release. 


Tailored for future-minded developers, these sessions showcase groundbreaking enhancements aimed at revolutionizing your code analysis and transformation workflows. Expect hands-on demonstrations that you can take to your development workflows right away.

Watch a webinar now...

Mainframe COBOL

Latest Advances in Mainframe COBOL Code Analysis and Transformation

Learn about cutting-edge artificial intelligence tools that promise streamlined analysis and transformation processes, automated tools that convert legacy COBOL code to Java, and advanced code slicing.


Watch Now

IBM i

Latest Advances in IBM i Code Analysis and Transformation

Learn how to cut your analysis costs by up to 80% with new capabilities. We'll demo new CA 2E (Synon) and CA Plex superpowers, AI and Code slicing innovations, and improved support for DB2 and COBOL and more.


Watch Now

Heads Up

Training Humans in the Age of AI


The rapid advancement of technology shouldn't overshadow the critical importance of human training in driving business growth. While AI and automation continue to evolve, and quickly, smart organizations recognize that investing in human skill development remains a powerful engine for innovation and success.


This article at Nojitter emphasizes how comprehensive training programs can significantly impact employee performance, customer satisfaction, and overall business outcomes.


The important lesson is in the power of balance. While digital transformation is essential, companies shouldn't underestimate the game-changing power of well-designed human training initiatives in driving sustainable growth and innovation along the way.


Read the article at Nojitter for insights and key takeaways →

Watch

Microsoft's TypeScript Compiler Gets a Go Makeover


In a groundbreaking announcement this March, Microsoft revealed plans to rewrite the TypeScript compiler in Go, promising dramatic performance improvements that could revolutionize developer workflows. The ambitious project aims to achieve up to 10× faster compilation speeds, marking a significant shift in TypeScript's evolution.


This strategic move by Microsoft demonstrates their commitment to improving developer experience and keeping TypeScript competitive in modern dev. The complete rewrite of the compiler, along with its expected performance boost of up to 10× in compilation speed, signals a major advancement in TypeScript's capabilities and efficiency.


For a background trip to see how we got here from there, watch the full video.


Watch the full video "the Untold Story of TypeScript" (10:31) →

Video Vault

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:

  • 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 →

Are you tired of time-consuming manual testing software applications? Fortra's Automate Plus RPA is here to help. Join us for a webinar where we review the features of this powerful tool and show you how it can revolutionize your software testing processes, making it better, more accurate, and quicker to get results.


Watch the Webinar →

Frightened about the prospect of your legacy IBM i and z application developers leaving? We have a solution that can put your fears to rest. In this webinar, we demonstrate how you can “refactor” your legacy app developed in COBOL, RPG, or CA 2E (Synon) directly to maintainable runtime-free Java and JS.


Watch the Webinar →

 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 your IBM OS, or otherwise under the shadow of lapsed maintenance, we can get you back on Broadcom support based on your unique situation. 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.

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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 11.7, last supported 10.6
CM M3 2024 Edition
CA Plex 7.3, last supported 7.2.1 (as of October 31, 2024)
→ Details can be found here at Broadcom (login required)
CA 2E 8.7.4, last supported 8.7 (as of October 31, 2024)
→ Details can be found here at Broadcom (login required)
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