COBOL Runtime Fees: The Hidden Cost of Your Tech Stack

Once again, ALL financial services companies are worthless. The are trapped by the fact that their systems will implode on January 19, 2038 when the UNIX clock overflows 80% of transactions run on ancient COBOL mainframes with UNIX timers buried everywhere in billions of lines of code. It’s unfixable The only solution is a new underlying transaction architecture. The problem for banks and all intermediaries is a new system will have no need for them. We won’t place toll collects on a road that has no use for them

Modernizing CICS APIs with z/OS Connect: Fast, Simple, and Code-Light Mainframe teams need faster, easier ways to modernize COBOL applications. With IBM z/OS Connect 3.0.88, exposing CICS services as REST APIs is now simpler, faster, and less complex than traditional CICS web services.Whether https://lnkd.in/g5Pv2jGD

Modern application development continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible on the mainframe — and the Application Development track at the GS-UK In-Person Conference 2025 showcases exactly how. Hosted in the Becketts venue, these sessions bring together experts and practitioners covering topics like CICS, Git, z/DevOps, COBOL, and more. From legacy optimization to modern workflows, attendees will gain valuable insights into the tools and techniques shaping the future of enterprise application development. Whether you’re refining your skills or exploring new ways to innovate, this track offers practical guidance, shared experience, and forward-thinking discussion — all focused on building smarter, stronger applications at the core of IT. Do more at the Core. Built to Learn, Engineered to Lead. Explore the full agenda: https://lnkd.in/dg5nNz8R #GSUKC25 #DoMoreAtTheCore #Mainframe #EnterpriseIT #TechConference

Atlas is revolutionizing documentation strategy in the world of legacy modernization, auto-generating holistic application level BRDs, program level HLDs with technical flows tied to business context, built in AI SME chatbot, and more with the click of a button.

☁️ Organizations with legacy applications often face integration challenges that hinder their innovation. Many are turning to object-oriented languages for their path to modernizing their existing COBOL applications. This whitepaper highlights the key drivers behind this transformation and outlines strategies to simplify the migration process. 👇 https://lnkd.in/ejD7vFJm #MainframeModernization #ITStrategy #LegacyApplications

Still running on COBOL? Rising maintenance costs, shrinking developer talent, and aging infrastructure are pushing many organizations to modernize. Migrating to C# offers a clear solution: lower costs, access to abundant developers, modern tooling, and seamless integration with cloud platforms and microservices. Tools like Astadia's CodeTurn make the transition safe and cost-effective, transforming legacy code into maintainable C#. If you've been considering modernization, the business case has never been stronger. The future isn't maintaining the past—it's building on a platform designed for where technology is headed.#Astadia #Amdocs

🎉 New HyperFRAME Research Brief From Frustration to Freedom - Modern Mainframe Development Transforming Mainframe Development with Git-Native Commands and IDE Choice Key Highlights - Mainframe teams often resort to building custom scripts and glue code to bridge modern Git repositories with traditional SCM tools, a fragile and complex approach. - Using outdated, green-screen tools significantly slows new talent onboarding and contributes to developer attrition. - A modern mainframe SCM platform should accommodate diversity, allowing both seasoned COBOL engineers and new programmers to collaborate. - Rocket ChangeMan ZMF offers a deep, native integration with Git and supports multiple development environments, making compliance and traceability a built-in feature Full brief in the comments below 👇 Steven Dickens Ron Westfall Don Gentile Stephen Sopko

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘀 𝗺𝗶𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗢𝗕𝗢𝗟 𝘁𝗼 𝗝𝗮𝘃𝗮? >> https://lnkd.in/gvz5AfMU For financial institutions, COBOL modernization is no longer about keeping up. It’s about enabling agility, scalability, and compliance in a cloud-first world. Discover how Java drives a secure, future-ready transformation beyond a simple code rewrite. 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/gvz5AfMU #COBOLModernization #CoreBanking #DigitalTransformation #JavaMigration #FinTechInnovation #LegacyModernization #BankingTechnology #FinancialServices #CloudMigration #TechTransformation #iBEAMtools #OptiSol

SMART TS XL application analysis and visualization capabilities provides users with a clear, detailed understanding of legacy code — across COBOL, PL/I, Assembler and more. With insights into cross-references, data flows, control flows and dependencies, Users can modernize faster and reduce risk. SMART TS XL helps users transform with confidence for all languages and platforms. #MainframeModernization #ApplicationAnalysis #SMARTTSXL

🎉 New HyperFRAME Research Brief From Frustration to Freedom - Modern Mainframe Development Transforming Mainframe Development with Git-Native Commands and IDE Choice Key Highlights - Mainframe teams often resort to building custom scripts and glue code to bridge modern Git repositories with traditional SCM tools, a fragile and complex approach. - Using outdated, green-screen tools significantly slows new talent onboarding and contributes to developer attrition. - A modern mainframe SCM platform should accommodate diversity, allowing both seasoned COBOL engineers and new programmers to collaborate. - Rocket ChangeMan ZMF offers a deep, native integration with Git and supports multiple development environments, making compliance and traceability a built-in feature Full brief in the comments below 👇