CA Technologies is now offering "Day One" support for IBM's next-generation z/OS V1.13 across its extensive line of mainframe management software solutions, including CA Mainframe Chorus and CA Mainframe Software Manager (MSM).
“CA Technologies' same-day support reflects the commitment to helping customers maximise the value of IBM's next-generation mainframe platform with our management capabilities,” says Andrea Lodolo, CTO at CA Southern Africa.
There is a worldwide trend for adoption of mainframe computing, thanks to its long-term economic value, energy efficiency and performance benefits. Mainframe maker IBM reported in the second quarter that over the past four quarters, System z revenue went up 49%; year-to-year was up 59%.
CA Mainframe Chorus, a technology aimed at helping customers reduce costs, simplify management and improve operational efficiency, supports the new z/OS release, offering a role-based integrated management workspace, rich data visualisation, a modern GUI and advanced knowledge capture and transfer capabilities.
CA Mainframe Software Manager is another key product - available at no cost - in simplifying mainframe management, helping customers more easily acquire, install, deploy, configure and maintain mainframe products. CA Mainframe Software Manager can also ease the upgrade process and accelerate time-to-benefit as customers move to the new z/OS operating system.
CA Technologies has also implemented support for IBM's SMP/E FIXCAT HOLDDATA, to facilitate identification of CA product maintenance required for compatibility with z/OS v1.13, and actively engages in the early testing of z/OS and support for mutual customers by participating in IBM's early testing programmes.
In addition, CA Technologies recently delivered same-day support for IBM's new, innovative zEnterprise model z114 hardware, and introduced new capabilities for managing Linux on System z.
“Same-day support of the new z/OS supports ongoing demand for mainframe services. As the mainframe's ecosystem of software solutions continues to expand we are offering more flexible options for mainframe users everywhere,” says Lodolo.
“The improved capabilities of CA's management software to work with leading mainframe platforms offer essential support for all our enterprise customers.”
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