GSE Conference 2024

Revitalizing the Core

Modernization Strategies for Enterprise IT

Pioneering the Future: Celebrating 65 Years of Innovation

11 - 15 March 2024
Bilderberg Bellevue Hotel Dresden, Germany

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PLATINUM SPONSORS

Broadcom’s Mainframe Software Division empowers customers to amplify the value of their mainframe investments. Our commitment to partnership is grounded in delivering to customers greater success with the platform. It starts with embracing open technologies in ways that unite the mainframe and hybrid cloud environments. Our leading DevOps, AIOps, Security, Infrastructure, and Data Management software solutions and innovative value programs go beyond code to unlock the platform’s full potential.

www.mainframe.broadcom.com

IBM TechXchange

https://www.rocketsoftware.com/
Rocket Software partners with the largest Fortune 1000 organizations to solve their most complex IT challenges across Applications, Data, and Infrastructure.
Rocket Software brings customers from where they are in their modernization journey to where they want to be, by architecting innovative solutions that deliver next-generation experiences. Over 10 million global IT and business professionals trust Rocket Software to deliver solutions that improve responsiveness to change and optimize workloads. Rocket Software enables organizations to modernize in place with a hybrid cloud strategy that protects investment, decreases risk, and reduces time to value.

GOLD SPONSORS

21CS is a leader in developing mainframe products that ensure data protection, recovery, and migration, as well as products that provide the most comprehensive mainframe performance capacity planning solutions. With modernization at its core, 21CS, in partner with IBM, strategically develops and enhances products that meet current market needs and leads predicted technology trends. Learn more about 21CS at www.21cs.com

InSoft Infotel Software specializes in mainframe and client server DB2 software. lnSoft’s powerful DB2 utilities give customers a technical „inside-view“ of DB2 their applications. Furthermore, InSoft Infotel is a distributor of leading edge IT solutions in the areas of SIEM, real-time data replication and z/OS MLC management. Founded in 1978 and now part of the Infotel Group, InSoft has a large customer base in many countries comprising of major companies in all branches of industry and business

SMT Data is a software solutions company helping clients optimize IT resource consumption and understand how IT capacity costs relate to business activities.
The flagship product, ITBI™ Enterprise Insights, collects, aggregates and processes technical capacity and performance data—and a broad range of other data—from customers’ hybrid IT infrastructure across mainframe, Windows and Linux servers, whether on-site, cloud-hosted or outsourced. ITBI helps IT organizations deliver the best quality service at the lowest cost. Learn more at https://smtdata.com/.

Beta Systems is a leading provider of data center intelligence solutions.
We create solutions that power the ‚brain‘ of your company: the data center. Our products for z/OS- , Linux-, Unix- and Windows environments control, automate, secure and document business-critical IT processes. The portfolio includes output management, job management, log management and mainframe access management solutions.

Beta Systems has been developing high-quality software products and solutions for the reliable and efficient processing of large quantities of data for over 35 years. Customers struggling with complex IT structures can automate, secure and streamline their business processes with products from Beta Systems, thus creating a more transparent and efficient IT infrastructure.

The product and consulting portfolio of Beta Systems addresses the needs of mid-sized and large companies, IT service providers and public institutions that handle large quantities of sensitive data due to their size and/or business focus. We provide companies with high-performance, scalable solutions that maximize the operational reliability of their data centres. Our products and services allow our customers to improve their bottom line by automating their business processes. Consistently growing numbers of transactions, data volumes and ever-stricter compliance regulations place tough demands on the throughput and audit capabilities of the corporate IT landscape.

German-based sites include the Berlin head office and development centers in Cologne, Neustadt and Munich. Internationally, 18 subsidiaries and numerous partner companies form a network of excellence across the globe. Beta Systems generates about half of its turnover abroad.

The work of IT Modernisation Services GmbH (ITM) is dedicated solely to products and services for modernizing proprietary application systems. The company is domiciled in Hamburg, Germany. All people working for ITM – employees as well as free lancers – work from their home offices.
ITM products, development and customer code are stored on carefully protected German servers. The company offers modernization services for mainframe application systems, which need to be consolidated and harmonized for one of the following purposes
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Reduce maintenance effort and risk
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Allow for integration of new software packages
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Get ready for outsourcing
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Enable a low-risk, in-budget, in-time transition to a new DBMS, OLTP system or platform
Our focus is not on growth or shareholder value – it lies on satisfied customers, smart products and stable profitability.
ITM services include the following
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Quick assessment of the costs and effort of the modernization project – calculated by analyzing the customer’s entire source code, i.e. programs, copy books, scheduling files, job control, procedures, OLTP system tables etc.
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Complete assessment of all customer code. This identifies missing or obsolete elements and critical code sequences so that you can decide on the future architecture, budget human and technical resources and create a reliable project plan.
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On-site workshop(s) to explain the Njema method and to support the project.
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Implementation of the project-specific Transformation Engine providing fully automated, error-free transformation.
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Support of the customer’s on-site test team.
Item 1 of the above list is charged at a fixed price, all others according to time and material.

Virtel is an independent software publisher that provides the tools needed to ensure the long-term viability of mainframe assets and integrate them with modern digital processes. Virtel has been successfully serving hundreds of large organizations around the world for 30 years.

As a leading Hybrid IT Service Provider, CANCOM accompanies organizations into the digital future. The CANCOM Group’s range of IT solutions includes consulting, implementation, services, and the operation of IT systems. Customers benefit from the extensive expertise as well as a holistic and innovative portfolio that covers the IT requirements that are necessary for a successful digital transformation.

Precisely is a global leader in data integrity, providing 12,000 customers in more than 100 countries, including 99 of the Fortune 100, with accuracy, consistency, and context in their data.
Precisely’s data integration, data quality, data governance, location intelligence and data enrichment products enable better business decisions to drive better results. Learn more at www.precisely.com.

Zetaly is a dynamic software editor and innovative solutions creator dedicated to assisting customers in adapting our cutting-edge technology to their unique needs and ecosystem. Zetaly Data Platform is the cornerstone of our offerings. It empowers businesses to extract valuable insights from their data to enhance performance, streamline resource allocation, and drive cost efficiencies, enabling businesses to gain a competitive edge in today’s rapidly evolving market.
For more information, visit our website zetaly.io.

EXHIBITORS

As the pace of innovation accelerates, Altair is driving the future of convergence toward a smart, connected everything with comprehensive, open-architecture solutions for data analytics & AI, computer-aided engineering, and HPC for 37+ years.

Regardless of where your organization is on its data journey, Altair RapidMiner offers a path to modernization for established data analytics teams as well as a path to automation for teams just getting started. Whether your organization requires an end-to-end data science platform or point solutions, Altair RapidMiner enables you to deliver the right tool at the right time to your diverse teams.

Focusing on IBM MQ, App Connect Enterprise and Datapower, ITARICON delivers fitted solutions for your integration needs. In addition to attached technologies such as z/OS and Kafka, we also rely on the innovative use of microservices architectures to optimize your business processes. ITARICON represents highest quality of work and contented customers for almost 20 years.

Pioneering the future: Celebrating 65 Years of Innovation

rvs-systems GmbH develops, maintains, and supports (mainframe) software products since its foundation in 2008.
Starting off with third party product support, rvs-systems GmbH became an IBM ISV and developed the zKafka Connector (RzK) and Rest4all (R4A). Our products are based on our team’s comprehensive mainframe knowhow as well as dedicated knowledge of modern architectures to bridge the mainframe and the open world.
Based on the long-standing successful business relation with T-Systems International GmbH, the customer base has meanwhile grown to include globally active partners in the IT world and in the automotive sector.

HCLSoftware develops, markets, sells, and supports product families in the areas of Digital Transformation, Data, Analytics & Insights, AI & Automation and Enterprise Security platforms. HCLSoftware is the cloud-native solution factory for enterprise software and powers millions of apps at more than 20,000 organizations, including more than half of the Fortune 1000 and Global 2000 companies. HCLSoftware’s mission is to drive ultimate customer success with its IT investments through relentless product innovation.

Established in 1982, Software Engineering of America (SEA) is a worldwide leader in IBM Z and IBM i optimization, automation, monitoring, and system management. Our solutions help 9 of the Fortune 10 and 85% of the Fortune 500 companies. We support Mainframe modernization and DevOps, covering automation, optimization, Batch Performance Monitoring, JCL Management, and more, offering adequate cost-containment strategies and customer-driven support and services.

For more information, contact us at info@seasoft.com  or via our contact form online at seasoft.com/contact-us.

IBA Group is a renowned custom software development company with extensive expertise in IBM mainframe applications. Specializing in Agile Transformation, we excel in modernizing and supporting IBM z/OS mainframe applications, alongside offering services in AWS and Azure cloud development, Data Management solutions, and SAP S/4HANA migration.

Since 2019, IBA Group has been actively contributing to the Zowe initiative, notably with a focus on Zowe Explorer for IntelliJ (https://plugins.jetbrains.com/plugin/18688-zowe-explorer ), reinforcing our commitment to the IBM ecosystem.

With a solid 30-year track record, IBA Group has emerged as a key nearshore partner for organizations in the DACH region, particularly in IBM mainframe-centric projects.
Our services are tailored to simplify transformation processes and enhance software delivery, aligning closely with the specific needs of IBM mainframe users.

The SAFe teams at IBA Group play a pivotal role in our success story, guiding clients through intricate digital transformation journeys.

IBA Group’s overarching mission is to engineer customer-centric solutions that bridge the legacy of IBM mainframe systems with the demands of the future.

Founded in 1986 to help customers safeguard mission-critical applications and data, Vanguard Integrity Professionals is the largest independent provider of enterprise security software for addressing complex security and regulatory compliance challenges. Vanguard continuously drives innovation in security software, technology, and training to stay ahead of evolving regulatory requirements and an ever-changing threatscape. Led by some of the most knowledgeable minds in the cybersecurity industry, our security solutions lead the industry. Vanguard products are developed and supported in the U.S.A. to the highest standards of quality.

The Vanguard Executive & Innovation Team is comprised of visionaries, cybersecurity experts, and seasoned global executives with diverse backgrounds from the United States Military and industry leading Fortune 500 companies.

SPEAKER from the following companies are also represented

BMC works with 86% of the Forbes Global 50 and customers and partners around the world to create their future. With our history of innovation, industry-leading automation, operations, and service management solutions, combined with unmatched flexibility, we help organizations free up time and space to become an Autonomous Digital Enterprise that conquers the opportunities ahead.
How fast your IT infrastructure capitalizes on change is critical to not just business success, but long-term survival. BMC AMI turns change from a cost to a competitive advantage. We enable you to outperform your industry now by strengthening mainframe processes and tools so you can respond with greater speed, certainty, and efficiency. Our solutions will help you deliver applications more frequently, improve operational resiliency, optimize with automation everywhere and protect your business from disruption.

EasiRun is a European supplier of tools for application modernization and transformation, supporting digital transformation in companies where comprehensive, integrated solutions are critical parts and paths in hybrid environments. With expertise in the areas of mainframe, Cloud, Java, Open Source, .NET and COBOL (Linux, UNIX, Windows) EasiRun focuses on Eclipse IDEs, COBOL compilers and transpilers, machine-learning based testing strategies, data management, web browser solutions, analysis, automation, integration and API Enablement of applications. These solutions are relevant to very specific niches, enabling complex IT modernization, minimizing technical debt situations and are enablers and drivers of digital transformation. Developed to ensure the sustainability and reusability of legacy applications, the project proven modern tools implemented by EasiRun assist in avoiding manufacturer Lock-Ins of IT environments. The wide range of consulting services cover the entire spectrum of cost-effective modernization of applications, application development and application execution. Learn more here: www.easirun.de

Fujitsu is a leading full-service information and telecommunications provider that supports its customers in all aspects of digital transformation. The company combines IT services and products with future-oriented digital technologies – such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Analytics, Digital Annealing, Container Technology as well as Multicloud-, SAP-, ServiceNow- and Security-Solutions – and creates new values together with its customers and partners. The range of products and services can be tailored to individual needs – from conception to implementation, operation, and orchestration of digital ecosystems. In Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Fujitsu has more than 4,000 employees and has with over 10,000 channel partners in these three countries one of the most powerful partner networks in the industry. www.fujitsu.com/de/

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