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Newsletter - December 2024
Newsletter - Thursday, 05. December 2024
Dear Reader,
Do you want to make your proven application future-proof? But your applications are large, complex and you don’t have the resources for such a necessary but very time-consuming process? Here comes our automated solution AMELIO into play. To show you what AMELIO can do for you we are presenting our webinar series “Icebergs ahead”. We will also offer training courses in the coming year to counteract the dwindling know-how about our products.
We would also like to invite you to participate and submit your topics for the “Software Reengineering and Evolution” workshop.
We hope you enjoy reading this Episode,
Your Delta Software Technology Team
Content
- Webinar Part 2: 'ICEBERGS AHEAD: DISCOVER – (re)understand applications'
- Recording - Webinar Part 1: 'ICEBERGS AHEAD - Software Modernization made easily'
- 27th GI Workshop: Software-Reengineering & -Evolution
- New Delta Training Courses: Register Now
Open Newsletter: https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6373
Webinar 'ICEBERGS AHEAD: DISCOVER - (re)understand applications!'
We invite you to our webinar 'ICEBERGS Ahead: DISCOVER - (re)understand applications' on January 29th, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. CET.
Join us when we use the story of the mighty Titanic and show how to avoid todays challenges in application modernization and get around the tricky icebergs on the way.
In the second part of our webinar series, we will show you how you can automatically (re)gain a deep understanding of your applications and get started with your modernization journey.
Learn how to succesfully master the challenges of Discover - CleanUp - Modernize in software modernization.
We would be delighted to continue or start this journey with us on January 29th 2025 at 11:00 am CET.
Book your free ticket directly here:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=0369
Software-Reengineering & -Evolution
Software Reengineering & Evolution: Benefit from the Direct Exchange between Practice and Research
“Software Reengineering and Evolution” is an evergreen in software development. However, new technologies and possibilities in the area of development lead to ever new challenges in dealing with the existing software.
The expert group Software Reengineering and Evolution (SRE) within the Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI) - the German-speaking professional society for computer science - offers exciting presentations and discussions on challenges and solutions, tool demos and much more.
Take advantage of the opportunity for direct professional exchange and networking. Participation is open to all.
All details about the workshop “Software Reengineering and Evolution” (WSRE) can be found here:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6355
New Delta Training Courses: Register Now
Anyone using tools to automate software development needs in-depth knowledge of the methods, modes of operation, and capabilities of the tools. And not just "in principle", but in relation to the concrete environment and task.
Our training courses and workshops help you to use Delta tools efficiently and to optimise the development of your applications: Practice-oriented and taking into account your main areas of interest.
ADS Basics - ADS for Administrators - ADS Refresher - ADS on Eclipse - ADS What's new
Here you will find the new dates:
- 05.03.-07.03.2025 and 17.09.-19.09.2025 - ADS Basics
- 12.03.-14.03.2025 and 25.09.-26.09.2025 - ADS for Administrators
- 20.03.-21.03.2025 and 09.10.-10.10.2025 - ADS Refresher
- 03.04.-04.04.2025 and 29.10.-30.10.2025 - ADS on Eclipse
- 08.04.2025 and 06.11.2025 - ADS What’s new
- 29.04.2025 and 13.11.2025 - Delta DETAB
Learn more about our trainings and workshops ...
Contact us to discuss your requirements for a customised training.
Webinar 'ICEBERGS Ahead – Software Modernization Made Easily'
Our first webinar 'ICEBERGS Ahead – Software Modernization Made Easily' took place on November 13th, 2024.
Using the story of the Titanic, we showed you how you can deal with today's challenges in application modernization in a relaxed manner and avoid every iceberg.
The first episode of our webinar series on automated software modernization met with great interest. Over 60 interested parties had registered. You couldn't attend? Then you can request the recording here. The second episode in this series will be available at the end of January. The focus will then be on (re-)understanding applications
Slides and Recording of the Webinar
You couldn't attend?
No Problem: You can request the presentation slides and the recording here.
Read also our text series “Iceberg ahead”
Download Language: Englisch - Version: MT21105.01
In the text series "Iceberg ahead", our colleague Hans Nickessen describes his experiences in dealing with legacy applications.
Read which possibilities there are to realise the added value of a modernisation.
- Part 1: "How you can successfully bring your COBOL or PL/I Applications into the Future without hitting an Iceberg"
- Part 2: "Knowledge Transfer - Securing, Re-understanding, Optimizing and Passing on the Foundation"
- Part 3: "Assessment or how to
Newsletter - September 2024
Newsletter - Thursday, 19. September 2024
Dear Reader,
Do you also have applications that actually exactly implement your company processes, but which nevertheless increasingly feel like a brake block?
These applications have often been in use for decades and are constantly being expanded and adapted to new requirements. However, the readability, maintainability and flexibility of the applications have diminished. Throwing them away and rewriting are no options, the effort and risks are far too high. That's why our AMELIO product family helps you to automatically analyse, clean up and modernise your applications. In part 3 of our article series ‘4 important steps for sustainable software modernisation’, we introduce you to our software washing machine.
We also invite you to the 1st part of our webinar series ‘Icebergs ahead - mastering modernisation with ease’. In it, we will discuss with you the hurdles, procedures and solutions for various modernisation projects.
Our CEO, Dr Daniela Schilling, shared our experiences with mainframes and legacy applications in the podcast ‘Mainframe - What the Heck’. Listen in.
For our Delta ADS users, we also have our support news and the opportunity to watch our Delta ADS webinar to learn more about all the new features.
We hope you enjoy reading.
Your Delta Software Technology Team
Content
- 4 Important Steps for Sustainable Software Modernisation (Part 3)
- Webinar 'ICEBERGS Ahead – Software-Modernization Made Easy'
- Podcast: Mainframe – What the Heck?
- Delta ADS Webinar - Refresh & Connect
- Support Information: New Product Updates Available
Open Newsletter: https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6370
Podcast: Mainframe – What the Heck?
Episode 69: Mainframe - The Corporate Silverware (Tobias Leicher, Heidi Schmidt & Daniela Schilling)
The invited expert guest in the 69th episode is Daniela Schilling, CEO of Delta Software Technology GmbH. She shares Delta’s exciting insights into the topic of mainframes and the handling of legacy systems with the experts Heidi Schmidt and Tobias Leicher.
Play Podcast now ... (german)
Mainframe – What the Heck?
“The mainframe is dead - long live the mainframe! Hardly any other technology is being consigned to the IT graveyard while at the same time is driving our lives every day: whether we are withdrawing money from an ATM, booking a trip, concluding an insurance or building our new high-tech car. The mainframe is therefore a vital element of our daily lives and of paramount importance for the global economy. In this podcast, Heidi Schmidt (PKS Software GmbH) and Tobias Leicher (IBM Deutschland GmbH) provide answers to hypes, myths and current trends on this platform. There are user talks from real everyday project work in mainframe transformation as well as discussions with experts. The podcast clarifies and provides a basis for decision-making. Listen in and be informed, entertained and inspired.”
Support Information: New Product Updates Available
We have released new versions for the following products:
- Delta ADS for COBOL (6.6.7)
- Generator Engine all variations (6.6.6)
- ADS on Eclipse (8.2.1)
- ADS on opentext (Micro Focus) EDz / EDc (8.2.1)
For more information about the new features and improvements, please see the respective release notes and reference books in the support area of our website.
Get information and updates right now. You’ll find the list of our current product versions here.
Beta Systems - Connect & Innovate: Shaping the future together
Beta Systems cordially invite you to an exclusive event in Switzerland! Experience a world full of innovation, lively exchange and valuable networking opportunities. Themed "Connect & Innovate: Shaping the future together", a day full of exciting presentations and inspiring discussions. Don't miss the opportunity to exchange ideas with like-minded people and learn about the latest trends and innovations at first hand. Register today and join us as we shape the future together!
We will be there on September 12, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. with a lecture:
"Fit4Future with AMELIO: (re)understanding & cleaning up proven applications"
Register here now:
https://www.betasystems.com/events/events/connect-innovate-shaping-the-future-together
Delta ADS Webinar - Refresh & Connect
Delta ADS has been the proven solution for the efficient development of operational backend applications in COBOL and PL/I for almost 50 years. Our customers are active in all sectors and have been benefiting from the advantages and continuous development of Delta ADS for many decades. Even at 50, Delta ADS is still evolving to meet today's requirements.
That is why we informed you about all the new features and improvements in a free webinar and at the same time offered you the opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with other Delta ADS users.
Topics relating to the development with Delta ADS and the possibilities of its integration in modern development environments such as Eclipse or Visual Studio with Delta IDS were presented and discussed.
You couldn't attend?
Then request the slides and recording here. (only german)