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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.
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
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
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
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.
IMS Replacement at Gothaer: In Time – In Budget – In Scope
Gothaer Systems migrates its IBM IMS Databases to IBM Db2 together with Delta Software Technology.
Automatically migrating from IBM IMS/DB to IBM Db2 was Gothaer Systems' task. The goal of operating only one database system on the mainframe brought Gothaer Systems and Delta Software Technology together. Delta offered the solution of know-how, suitable tools and services for this task. By building a tailor-made factory with the AMELIO Modernization Platform, the necessary steps for the transformation could be implemented automated, well calculated and at low risk.
“By migrating from IBM IMS/DB to IBM Db2 together with Delta, we have successfully mastered the next big step in the ‘Smarter Mainframe’ project.”
Burkhard Oppenberg, CIO, Gothaer Systems
Read here the Success-Story:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6314
Provinzial realizes complete migration from IBM IMS/DB to IBM Db2 with Delta
With the tools and services from Delta Software Technology, Provinzial Rheinland finished the complete application and data migration from IBM IMS/DB to IBM Db2, automated and securely, of over 75 IBM IMS databases and over 36,000 artefacts.
Due to the volume of the Provinzial application systems, the amount and complexity of the required changes, the tight schedule as well as their experiences with the manual conversion of some programs and databases, Provinzial decided on a tailor-made and fully automated solution with the tools from Delta Software Technology.
Read here the Success-Story:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6329
SVA Mainframe Dayz 2022
From March 9th to 10th, 2022 we were at the SVA Mainframe Dayz 2022 in Wiesbaden, Germany!
Delta Software Technology were present with a booth and presentation. On March 9th, 2022 at 2:30 p.m., Dr. Daniela Schilling:
"Successful Automatic Database Migration at Gothaer: In Time - In Budget - In Scope"
You could not attended?
Here you can find the presentation slides:
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6311
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
Newsletter December 2021
Newsletter - Thursday, 16th December 2021
Dear Reader,
Almost 50 years ago, the computer scientist Dr. Reinhold Thurner presented the first ideas for the automation of application development using software generators. This resulted in one of the most successful tools for the generative development of COBOL and PL/I applications: Delta ADS. We're proud to be celebrating Delta ADS's 45th anniversary this year.
The fact that ideas, concepts, tools and applications often prove themselves sustainable much longer than expected not only applies for Delta ADS. Many large, complex and mission-critical applications that have grown over decades constitute the core of our customers' successful business operations.
Find out today how you can automatically recover the knowledge about these applications with AMELIO Logic Discovery.
At the SVA Mainframe Days, we recently presented how technologies in such complex applications can be replaced automatically and in parallel with ongoing operations.
We are curious: What is your dream environment for ADS, COBOL and PL/I?
We hope you enjoy reading,
Your Delta Software Technology Team
Content
- 45 Years Delta ADS
- AMELIO Logic Discovery - 'Nicholas'-Release
- SVA Mainframe Dayz 2021
- The Best Environment for Your Application Development
Open Newsletter: https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6326
45 Years Delta ADS
Delta ADS celebrates its 45th anniversary!
"I am pleased that after almost 50 years, Delta ADS
is still being used successfully for the development
and migration of large and complex applications.",
says Dr. Reinhold Thurner, the „father of Delta ADS“.
We have summarized for you how Delta ADS has evolved over the past 45 years, why it has been and still is so successfull.
Find out what advantages Delta ADS offers you for your future application development.
https://delta-software.com/link.php?en=6327