Adaptigent Announces Dual Release of BMS/TS and ASSIST/TS v9.0.0: Enhanced Compatibility and Advanced Features
ATLANTA, September 12, 2024 — Adaptigent, a leading provider of enterprise integration and modernization solutions, proudly announces the release of BMS/TS v9.0.0 and ASSIST/TS v9.0.0. These updates deliver enhanced compatibility with modern CICS/TS environments and advanced features for seamless integration across z/OS and VSEn platforms.
BMS/TS v9.0.0 Enhancements:
- Rebranding and Compatibility Updates: BMS/TS has been rebranded under the Adaptigent name and now supports CICS/TS versions 4.4 on VSEn 6.3 and 6.1/6.2 on z/OS 3.1. This ensures seamless compatibility with the latest CICS/TS environments for enterprise users.
- Enhanced Submit Processing for z/OS: The submit screen and *CJCL submit screen override processing now support z/OS SAF long password phrases, accommodating both traditional 1-8 character passwords and new 100-character phrases, enhancing security and flexibility.
- Installation Status Transaction Updates: Updated Installation Status Review screens now include checks for CICS/TS 4.4 and 6.1/6.2 modules, ensuring users have accurate information during installation and troubleshooting.
- Documentation and Configuration Updates: TCPIP services and FTP support have been enhanced with default port settings, simplifying configuration and reducing installation time.
- Resolved Issues: BMS/TS version 9.0.0 addresses several issues, including the removal of unnecessary ASSIST/TS mapsets, improvements to batch error processing, and updates to the GTBCONV utility for accurate map conversions.
ASSIST/TS v9.0.0 Enhancements:
- Rebranding and Compatibility Updates: ASSIST/TS has been fully rebranded under the Adaptigent name. This version ensures compatibility with CICS/TS versions 4.4 on VSEn 6.3 and 6.1/6.2 on z/OS 3.1, allowing for seamless integration and enhanced system stability.
- Advanced Host Variable Processing: Version 9.0.0 introduces new WQL host variable processing enhancements, improving the accuracy of screen data collection for SQL SELECT queries by utilizing cursor positions, thus streamlining complex data interactions.
- Enhanced Installation Status Transaction: Installation Status Review screens in ASSIST/TS have been updated to include checks for CICS/TS 4.4 and 6.1/6.2 modules, ensuring smooth setup and maintenance.
- TCPIP Services and FTP Install Improvements: ASSIST/TS also features enhancements to TCPIP services and FTP support, adding default port settings during installation to minimize configuration time and reduce conflicts.
- Resolved Issues: ASSIST/TS version 9.0.0 resolves issues with batch processing on z/OS when using PDSE LOADLIB, improves memory management, and addresses unwanted conversational loops caused by CICS Terminal Error Node URM.
For more information, visit the BMS/TS and ASSIST/TS product pages to learn more.
Availability and Support: Both BMS/TS v9.0.0 and ASSIST/TS v9.0.0 are now available. Contact us to learn more or schedule a demo with our sales team.