Newsletter August 2022

AMELIO Logic Discovery: Understanding COBOL and PL/I

Which developer doesn't want that:
A clear presentation for large and complex applications, so that one can understand the logic and implementation simply and directly?

Learn how AMELIO Logic Discovery helps you understand complex applications, document knowledge and support knowledge transfer.

On July 23rd, 2022 we released a new release and a new flyer of AMELIO Logic Discovery.

More information here:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6953

Hunting the Technology Zoo

Automated Technology Change with AMELIO Modernization Platform

Does your application also contain technology crocofants or dinosaurs?
So, does it contain different technologies for the same task or outdated technologies that make it difficult to maintain and further develop the application efficiently or even prevent modernization?

Then we will show you here how we can tidy up your technology zoo with AMELIO and consolidate and exchange technologies in an automated way - parallel to ongoing operations.

Read our article about this:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6328

Delta ADS Plugin for Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 available

With ADS on Visual Studio you can now standardize your working environments for the application development. ADS on Visual Studio smoothly integrates all ADS tools into your development environment.

This plugin is now also available for Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

In addition to Visual Studio, plug-ins for Eclipse-based development environments are also available such as Micro Focus Enterprise Developer for z. The ADS plugins are Delta's modern integrated development environment (IDE) for the efficient development and maintenance of COBOL and PL/I applications with Delta ADS.

Further information can be found here:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6306

Bedag: Same Development Environment for Different Programming Languages

A uniform process control and development environment for the different programming languages is the goal of many enterprises. The Bedag Informatik AG modernizes its development environment and combines the (Viacar) development in C# and Delta ADS for COBOL in a .NET framework under Microsoft Visual Studio.

Read more here:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6291

Iceberg ahead ...

• Are your COBOL or PL/I specialists retiring?
• "Old" programs are no longer understandable?
• Do you want or need to leave the mainframe?
• JAVA is the new strategy?

In his series, our colleague Hans Nickessen explains his view on possible strategies for efficient, secure and cost-effective knowledge transfer, a platform change or application modernization.

"Iceberg Ahead!" Here is the start of the series:

Iceberg ahead: How you can successfully bring your COBOL or PL/I Applications into the Future without hitting an Iceberg

What to do if your specialists retire? If app developers show a presentable App on a tablet within a very short time or the accounting department shakes its head about the maintenance invoice for the mainframe again? If the management also questions everything strategically, it is time for you to act. Your job is to avoid the iceberg ahead. In this five-part series you can read how you can futureproof your “old” applications without hitting the iceberg.

Iceberg ahead: Knowledge Transfer - Securing, Re-understanding, Optimizing and Passing on the Foundation (Part 2)

These three procedures are the prerequisite for securing the investments you have made so far, maintaining your applications efficiently and using them optimally. And finally, to successfully modernize these applications and keep them future-proof.