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IMS Guide - GSE AK IMS System Administration
97th IMS Guide - GSE AK IMS System Administration (Autumn Conference)
- Date: September 20-21, 2022
- Location: Munster, Germany
Daniela Schilling (CEO, Delta Software Technology) presented:
"DINO: From IBM IMS/DB to Db2 - Provinzial realizes complete Migration"
IBM IMS/DB to Db2 Migration? Completely? Automated?
Provinzial made the move along with Delta.
In our lecture we have shown you how "DINO: From IBM IMS/DB to Db2 - Provinzial realizes complete Migration" on September 20th on the IMS Guide in Munster.
More about the GSE working group: BSMSD - IMS System Administration
You can find more information about the success story here.
Update: You couldn't attend? Here are the presented slides:
Download Language: Englisch - Version: 01
Set of slides for '97th IMS Guide - GSE AK IMS System Administration':
IBM IMS/DB to Db2 Migration? Completely? Automated?
Provinzial made the move along with Delta.
Newsletter - August 2022
Newsletter - Thursday, 11th August 2022
Dear Reader,
Are there dino's and crocofants hiding in your apllications? Let us team up to fight your technology zoo: replace outdated by modern technologies or consolidate different tecnologies in an automated way.
Experience how you can regain knowledge over your legacy applications, support a know-how transfer or prepare a modernization project, with AMELIO Logic Discovery's new release.
All these, and more ideas about how to treat legacy applications, are summarized in a text series 'Iceberg ahead' by our colleague Hans Nickessen.
We also have released ADS on Visual Studio 2022 for you.
We wish you happy reading,
Your Delta Software Technology Team
Content
- AMELIO Logic Discovery: Understanding COBOL and PL/I
- Hunting the Technology Zoo
- Delta ADS Plugin for Microsoft Visual Studio 2022 available
- Iceberg ahead ...
Open Newsletter: https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6334
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
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.
Download Iceberg ahead: How you can successfully bring your COBOL or PL/I Applications into the Future without hitting an 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.
Download Iceberg ahead: Knowledge Transfer - Securing, Re-understanding, Optimizing and Passing on the Foundation (Part 2)
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
Newsletter May 2022
Newsletter - Tuesday, 03. May 2022
Dear Reader,
When the existing doesn't really fit anymore and thwarts new development, the call for "We'll make everything new with ..." is quickly heard. But, it is worth taking a closer look: Why should everything be redone if the basic functionality of the applications has proven its worth and does not change? What exactly is bothering you? And can the desired goals perhaps be achieved much faster with a targeted modernisation?
Instead of making everything new, the insurance group Provinzial Rheinland decided to migrate their proven applications from IBM IMS/DB to Db2 in cooperation with Delta. They thus created future security and, above all, freedom for new development much faster than with a re-implementation of the existing functionality. Read more in our report.
And thinking even further: Can targeted modernisation become part of the normal development process? At the workshop "Software Reengineering & Evolution" of the German Informatics Society (Gesellschaft für Informatik - GI), we presented a sustainable solution and its practical utilisation by a customer. Read the detailed article about the "Washing Machine that Automatically Cleans up Technical Debts".
We have also provided a new version of our generative development system Delta ADS for you.
We wish you an insightful read and look forward to your enquiries and feedback.
Your Delta Software Technology Team
Content
- Provinzial realizes complete migration from IBM IMS/DB to IBM Db2 with Delta
- 24th GI Workshop "Software-Reengineering & Evolution"
- Support Information: New Product Version of Delta ADS available
Open Newsletter: https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6332
Newsletter March 2022
Newsletter - Thursday, 31. March 2022
Dear Reader,
In time – in budget - in scope! This is exactly how projects should be completed.
Find out how Gothaer Systems managed to do this in cooperation with us on a major modernisation project as part of their "Smarter Mainframe" strategy in our first article.
Yes, many things can be done online! But some things are better when you can sit down together face-to-face. And it's just nice to be able to meet you in person again. For example, we reported live at the SVA Mainframe Dayz about the very successful complete replacement of the data management system at Gothaer, one of the largest German insurance companies. The documents are available for you.
We also present the new release of ADS on Eclipse.
And speaking of knowledge transfer: reserve your place in our training courses now.
We wish you lots of ideas for preparing your applications for the future and we are looking forward to your enquiries.
Your Delta Software Technology Team
Content
- IMS Replacement at Gothaer: In Time – In Budget – In Scope
- SVA Mainframe Dayz 2022
- New: ADS on Eclipse Release 8
- Support information: New Product Versions available
- New Delta Training Courses: Register Now
Open Newsletter: https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6331
Support information: New Product Versions available
We have released a new version of our generative development system Delta ADS for COBOL. With the release 6.5.1 a new optimisation option for the code generation has been implemented:
Using the option OPT-L, you can have the control code for iterations be optimised.
Do you already know the option OPT-O?
Using this option will optimise the generation of control statement and thus will minimises the generation of GOTOs.
In addition, we have released a new version of our plugin ADS on Micro Focus Enterprise Developer (7.2.4).
You can find more information about new features and fixes in the release notes at the support area of our website.
Get information and updates right now. You’ll find the list of our current product versions here.
New: ADS on Eclipse Release 8
ADS on Eclipse is Delta's modern integrated development environment (IDE) for the efficient development and maintenance of COBOL and PL/I applications with Delta ADS.
The new ADS on Eclipse Release 8 is available now. It offers various innovations that, among other things, significantly simplify administrative tasks, as well as support for new system versions.
Learn more about the new ADS on Eclipse Release 8 here:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6330
24th GI Workshop "Software-Reengineering & Evolution"
Dr. Daniela Schilling presented a concept and the solution as well as its utilisation by Delta's client RDW in order to make applications quickly and safely fit for the future at the 24th Software Reengineering & Evolution workshop of the German Informatics Society's (GI) special interest group on Software Reengineering (SRE):
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"A Washing Machine for Software - Automated Clean-up of Technical Debts"
What does a sustainable strategy for eliminating technical debts look like?
RDW has been developing and maintaining its core backend applications for more than 30 years. The applications run reliably, but over time technical debts have accumulated, making maintenance and further development difficult. RDW and Delta have jointly developed a sustainable solution to this problem: A washing machine that automatically cleans the software from the technical debts.
Read here how to get your software cleaned up:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6305
Support information: New Product Versions available
Today we have released new versions of the following products:
- ADS for COBOL & PL/I (6.5.0)
- ADS on Eclipse (8.0.0)
- Generator Engine (6.5.3)
- License Management (3.0.0)
You can find more information about new features and fixes in the release notes at the support area of our website.
Get information and updates right now. You’ll find the list of our current product versions here.