Subject: Intelligent Automation July 2025 Newsletter

For intelligent automaters

July 2025

In this issue...

  • Featured: RPA vs. AI Agents: The Automation Spectrum from Deterministic to Probabilistic - CM First Group

  • Watch: Latest Advances in Code Analysis and Transformation with CM evolveIT 11.7

  • Article: Understanding Artificial Intelligence - Datacamp

  • Watch: Generative AI vs. Predictive AI -Eric Siegel

  • Listen: How Will You Staff Your AI Workforce for the Future? - InformationWeek

  • CA 2E/Plex Conference: Watch AI Day at the 14th CA 2E Plex Worldwide Developer Conference

  • Webinar - NexGen Pair Programming: AI Collaboration on IBM i and IBM z Systems - CM First Group

  • Intelligence: Intelligent automation news on the greater web

Featured

RPA vs. AI Agents: The Automation Spectrum from Deterministic to Probabilistic


It's only natural that Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI Agents would eventually compete on the same turf for a place in modern enterprise automation.


In reality, they don't need to compete. These two technologies not only complement each other but can also enhance each other's performance with a hybrid strategy.


The key: Orchestrate both technologies. Deploy RPA for predictable, reproducible processes while leveraging AI agents for cognitive tasks requiring contextual understanding.


Read the full article →

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

Understanding Artificial Intelligence


If you, like most of us, feel your understanding of Artificial Intelligence is a bit incomplete, DataCamp's comprehensive course, "Understanding Artificial Intelligence," provides a solid introduction to the fundamentals of AI. It's designed to bridge the gaps and build your knowledge with clarity and ease.


The course explores key concepts including machine learning algorithms, neural networks, and practical AI applications across various industries. With hands-on exercises and real-world examples, you can gain valuable insights into how AI systems make decisions and how organizations are leveraging this technology to solve complex problems.


Perfect for professionals looking to understand AI's growing impact on business operations and strategic decision-making, this course provides essential knowledge without requiring prior programming experience.


Read the full article at Datacamp →

Watch

Generative AI vs. Predictive AI


Predictive analytics expert Eric Siegel has a contrarian perspective on AI. He argues that while generative AI like ChatGPT captures public imagination, predictive AI delivers more concrete business value.


Siegel explains that unlike the flashy but sometimes unreliable outputs of generative models, predictive AI excels at making accurate forecasts based on historical data patterns—capabilities that translate directly to measurable ROI in business applications.


His comparison highlights how these complementary technologies serve different purposes: generative AI creates content and assists with creative tasks, while predictive AI quietly powers the decision-making engines behind recommendation systems, risk assessment, and resource optimization that drive real-world business outcomes.


Jump to the full video→

Listen

How Will You Staff Your AI Workforce for the Future?


In this podcast from Information Week, experts explore the challenges organizations face in building an AI-capable workforce. As AI adoption accelerates, companies must rethink their talent strategy, focusing not only on recruiting AI specialists but also on upskilling existing employees across departments.


The discussion highlights the importance of creating cross-functional teams where technical AI experts collaborate with domain specialists who understand business contexts.


Organizations that succeed in the AI era will be those that foster a culture of continuous learning and develop a balanced workforce combining specialized AI talent with employees who can effectively leverage AI tools in their day-to-day operations.


Listen to the full podcast →

 CA Plex/2E Worldwide Developer Conference 

Watch: AI Day at the CA 2E CA Plex Conference


Watch keynote addresses from IBM and Microsoft that cover the powerful role AI plays in modern application development, with a focus on IBM i. These streamable keynotes were delivered by experts with deep experience leveraging the mighty power of AI for developers ready to dive headfirst into the future! Watch these streamable keynotes any time.


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 IBM i and IBM z systems. This session is dedicated to COBOL developers working on IBM's midrange and mainframe platforms and offers 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. Take the first step towards a smarter, AI-assisted development future.


Watch →

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 →

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 →

 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 1.8.7 (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 2023 Edition
CA Plex 7.2.1 SP005, last supported 7.2.1 (as of January 31, 2022)
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