Subject: CM evolveIT December 2024 Newsletter

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

December 2024

In this issue...

  • Watch: Discover the latest advances in code analysis and transformation with the brand new release of CM evolveIT 11.7

  • Article: Popular Legacy Hardware Still Running COBOL: The Top 7 Systems on the Market - CM First

  • Once in a lifetime DEAL: Holiday Deal Worth $1,000

  • Article: AI-driven software testing gains more champions but worries persist - ZD Net

  • Watch: Next-Gen Pair Programming: AI Collaboration on IBM i and IBM z Systems - CM First

  • Intelligence: News to think about...

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 one of these two webinars now...

Mainframe

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

Popular Legacy Hardware Still Running COBOL: The Top 7 Systems on the Market


The enduring use of legacy hardware and platforms running COBOL highlights their unmatched reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ability to meet specialized requirements in critical industries.


Read the full guide →

Get $1,000 Off Your Contract Fee!*

Secure your discount by the new year


Technology has a way of evolving without you if you maintain the status quo for too long. Outdated legacy applications can prevent you from achieving modern business goals and expose your organization to unnecessary risks.


Forge a path to modernization now and position your company for success in the coming year and beyond with our limited-time Holiday Offer.


 Sign up for a new contract with CM First* before EOD December 31st, 2024 and you’ll receive an incredible $1,000 discount off your next contract.


You can expect a tailored solution with expert guidance from our experienced team. Let us help you accelerate your digital transformation goals and drive business results in record time.


If you want to get started now or discuss a custom service solution, contact Mark O'Brien at 512.796.4253 or mark.obrien@cmfirstgroup.com. An email expressing your interest by EOD December 31st is all that's needed to lock in your discount. You'll have 30 days to firm it up with a contract.


*Offer terms: contract minimum is $6,000 and must be a net new contract with CM First

Heads Up

AI-driven software testing gains more champions but worries persist


In today’s software-driven world, comprehensive quality engineering and testing are essential. Unsurprisingly, generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) is rapidly becoming a transformative force in the quality assurance and testing stages of the software development lifecycle.


Read the full article at ZD Net →

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 →

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 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 11.7.

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 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)
Contact CM First to learn more: info@cmfirstgroup.com

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