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Read our latest blog posts, press releases, and product updates to stay up-to-date on the latest SDS mainframe news and information.

SHARE Atlanta 2023 Recap

March 9, 2023

The SDS team was at the SHARE conference in Atlanta and showcased updates to the VitalSigns suite of products and E-business Server.

TN3270, 3270 terminal, 3270 applications… What is 3270?

July 18, 2022

The IBM 3270 terminal, first released in 1971, revolutionized mainframe access and became ubiquitous in corporate environments throughout the '70s and '80s. While the physical terminals have disappeared, the 3270 data stream and applications live on through modern emulators, with innovations like web-based thin clients bridging the gap between legacy systems and contemporary interfaces.

CAFC 6.1.00 Maintenance Release Provides First Day Support for CICS/TS 6.1

June 17, 2022

Software Diversified Services (SDS) has released CAFC 6.1.00 MAINT001, delivering day one support for IBM CICS Transaction Server 6.1 and continuing its streak of same-day compatibility dating back to 2016. This maintenance release supports CICS/TS versions 5.4 through 6.1 and includes several new customer-requested features for enhanced CICS application file control management.

CAFC 6.1.00 is G.A. – New Features and CICS/TS 6.1 Support

March 31, 2022

Software Diversified Services (SDS) has released CAFC 6.1.00, a major update to its CICS Application File Control product that provides day one support for IBM CICS Transaction Server 6.1. The new version includes numerous customer-requested enhancements, including improved RACF security functionality with SMF 80 record generation, expanded batch interface capabilities, and enhanced serviceability features.

Seven Vulnerabilities of Thick-Client TN3270 Emulators

September 14, 2021

Thick-client TN3270 emulators expose mainframe 3270 applications to seven critical security vulnerabilities, including exposed terminal emulation code, reliance on outdated browsers, and unaudited macros. Download our whitepaper to learn how Virtel Web Access' browser-based thin-client emulator eliminates these risks and protects your organization's data and network.

Three Use-cases of ConicIT in action

May 19, 2021

ConicIT's predictive analytics engine learns system behavior patterns over time and proactively collects diagnostic data before performance problems fully materialize, enabling first-fault problem resolution. By detecting anomalies in CPU behavior, database resource contention, and transaction patterns, ConicIT provides system programmers with comprehensive causal analysis and relevant monitoring data at their fingertips—making diagnosis significantly easier without adding noticeable system load.

IronSphere for z/OS on DBTA’s 2021 Trend-Setting Products List

December 15, 2020

Database Trends and Applications (DBTA) magazine is recognizing IronSphere for z/OS earning a spot on the prestigious "Trend-Setting Products for 2021" list. IronSphere provides continuous STIG compliance monitoring for the mainframe through a browser-accessible GUI dashboard, automatically identifying system vulnerabilities and delivering easy-to-follow remediation steps while retaining scan result logs for compliance proof.

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The SDS Blog

Read our latest blog posts, press releases, and product updates to stay up-to-date on the latest SDS mainframe news and information.

SHARE Atlanta 2023 Recap

TN3270, 3270 terminal, 3270 applications… What is 3270?

CAFC 6.1.00 Maintenance Release Provides First Day Support for CICS/TS 6.1

CAFC 6.1.00 is G.A. – New Features and CICS/TS 6.1 Support

Seven Vulnerabilities of Thick-Client TN3270 Emulators

Three Use-cases of ConicIT in action

IronSphere for z/OS on DBTA’s 2021 Trend-Setting Products List

CAFC 5.6.00 Available for Day One Support of CICS/TS 5.6

Securely Access, Modernize, and Integrate the Mainframe

SHARE Fort Worth 2020 Info and News

VSA listed as Trend-Setting Product for 2020 by DBTA

Now Available: SDS E-Business Server 9.1.1 with FIPS-supported version

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