Subject: CM evolveIT April 2024 Newsletter

The modern state of static analysis, refactoring, and digital transformation

 April 2024

In this issue...

  • Conference: CA 2E CA Plex Worldwide Developer Conference

  • Article: Transitioning from DDS to SQL Workload on IBM i - CM First

  • Conference: See You at COMMON POWERUp Fort Worth

  • Watch: Next-Generation Pair Programming: AI Collaboration on IBM i and IBM z Systems

  • Article: Is Platform Engineering Really Just API Governance? - DevOps Digest

  • Watch: Revolutionize Software Testing with Robotic Process Automation - CM First

  • CM evolveIT 11.6: Announcement and Resources

  • Intelligence: News to think about...

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.


We can't wait to 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

Transitioning from DDS to SQL Workload on IBM i


Whether you're looking to improve your data reporting capabilities, ensure more efficient storage use, or achieve better integration with modern systems, the journey from DDS to SQL can usher in a giant leap forward in your business' data management strategy.


The transition can be a giant step in the right direction when modernizing your IBM i environment, but you'll need to effectively prepare both your hardware and software to embrace the change.


Read on for more →

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 →

Webinar

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 Webinar →

Heads Up

Is Platform Engineering Really Just API Governance?


It might not matter if you call it platform engineering or API governance, but in reality, visualizing and standardizing your APIs is a project that will help your coders understand the APIs powering your organization's tech and promote reuse.


This article in the New Stack provides a plan.


Read more at the New Stack →

Webinar

WATCH: "Revolutionize Software Testing with RPA"


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.


During the webinar, we cover the following features of Automate Plus:


Automated Software Testing: With Automate Plus, you can automate your software testing processes, reducing the time and effort required to test your applications. This feature can help you catch bugs and errors earlier in the development process, saving you time and money in the long run.


Intelligent Document Automation: Automate Plus can intelligently recognize and extract data from various types of documents, including PDFs, scanned images, and more. This feature can help you automate your data entry processes and reduce the risk of errors.


User-Friendly Interface: Automate Plus comes with a user-friendly interface that makes it easy for anyone to use, regardless of their technical expertise. You don't need to be a programmer to use this tool effectively.


During the main demonstration, we show you how Automate Plus can be used to automate the testing of a complex software application. We'll demonstrate how Automate Plus can intelligently recognize the different elements of the application and perform automated tests on each of them.


Key Takeaway: You'll see firsthand how this tool can save you time and effort in your software testing processes.


Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn more about Fortra's Automate Plus RPA and how it can benefit your organization.


Watch now →

Latest Release

CM evolveIT 11.6

In September, we announced the release of CM evolveIT 11.6 with brand-new automated COBOL to Java conversion functionality. Until today, CM evolveIT has been first and foremost an analysis tool that provides you with deep, insightful, and actionable data.


This update gives CM evolveIT powerful code transformation powers with the ability to convert legacy code to Java.


To learn more get in touch.


To get a sneak preview, watch Kiyoshi Terasawa of CM First Group demonstrate CM evolveIT's ability to automatically translate both hand-coded and 2E-generated code directly to Java.


Watch Kiyoshi's Lightning Talk →


 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-committment fifteen minute conversation with CM First Group tech.

Get rock solid Broadcom support

CM First Support

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

CM evolveIT current version is 11.6.

You can read more about CM evolveIT in our white paper CM evolveIT Data Lineage, or get in touch with us directly to learn about these new features and more.

We upgrade CM evolveIT customers to the newest versions continuously. If you have any questions just send us a note to info@cmfirstgroup.com.


Other CM First 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 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)
→ Details can be found here at Broadcom (login required)
Contact CM First to learn more: info@cmfirstgroup.com

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