UNICOM Global mainframe solutions will support IBM® z/OS® V2.3 at launch

MISSION HILLS, CA – September 28, 2017 – UNICOM Global has today announced that its mainframe solutions will support the new IBM z/OS V2.3 operating system when it is released on September 29th, 2017.

"In the latest release of z/OS, IBM’s key focus is on supporting enterprises as they embrace digital transformation,” said Larry Lawler, Chief Technology Officer at UNICOM Global. “The operating system is designed to meet the demanding performance, availability and scalability requirements of digital initiatives, with specific innovations around enhanced security and data protection as well as cloud service delivery.

“The overall direction of this new release complements UNICOM’s own solutions that enable digital transformation, mainframe modernization and business agility. As long-term business partners of IBM and contributors to their early test program we work closely together to ensure that our mainframe solutions support all new IBM mainframe software releases from day one. We’re excited about the new advances in z/OS and we see great potential for V2.3 to support our customers on their transformation journey.”

UNICOM's modernization solutions leverage new technology to provide more intuitive interfaces for mainframe end user applications and developer tools. The company’s performance, fault analysis and interactive testing solutions reduce the costs and timescales involved in developing and supporting critical mainframe applications, helping organizations identify and resolve mainframe software problems faster and deliver consistently high levels of customer service.