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IBMcopy180: Modernize and Improve Performance of COBOL Applications on z17

Project and Program: Programming Languages

Tags: Proceedings, SHARE Orlando 2026, 2026

As part of ongoing application modernization, staying current with COBOL compiler, IBM Z hardware, and leveraging the right tools is essential. This session explores key advancements that support modernization and and improve the performance of business-critical applications. It highlights new features of Enterprise COBOL 6.5, Automatic Binary Optimizer, and latest z17 hardware features. This session also introduces new technologies such as IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z Code Optimization Advice, and COBOL Upgrade Advisor. Both are designed to simplify and accelerate your COBOL modernization journey.

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