Virtual CICS User Group | November 13, 2025
Registrations are available here!
Registrations are available here!
Db2 12 introduced the concept of continuous delivery and along with the base SQL and SQL PL capability delivered, there were 10 Functions levels where additional enhancements were made. Db2 13 has been in the field for 3 Years, and additional enhancements have been added. This presentation will cover the SQL and SQL PL enhancements […]
In today's fast-paced digital landscape, businesses demand seamless, efficient, and secure transaction processing to keep up with evolving customer expectations and market dynamics. On IBM Z, a platform renowned for its reliability and performance, CICS Transaction Server has been at the forefront of enabling robust application serving for decades. As we embrace the era of artificial […]
Effective testing is essential for building robust systems. Dive deep into a structured approach to the testing pyramid for CICS applications. Using Test4z, we will demonstrate how unit tests form the foundation of the pyramid, enabling rapid validation of individual components. We'll then explore how integration tests and, finally, end-to-end tests in production-like environments build […]
January 27, 2026 Db2 for z/OS continues to evolve at a remarkable pace, with 57 new enhancements delivered through continuous delivery in 2025 alone—more than one per week. While this steady stream of innovation is exciting, it can also be overwhelming for practitioners trying to understand what truly matters for their environments. In this session, Haakon […]
CICS Resilience & Optimization: From Flow Intelligence to Data Recovery May 12, 2026 This CICS Session is a double feature and will include two great sessions: Mastering System Synergy: A Guide to Intelligent Region Grouping and Flow Analysis In today’s interconnected landscape, understanding how different parts of your operation communicate is the key to true […]
Many organizations rely on large CICS applications where critical knowledge is buried in legacy code and documentation. This session explores how AI can help MF CICS professionals quickly understand applications, navigate programs, and answer operational questions about their systems. We will present practical scenarios showing how AI can help capture institutional knowledge, accelerate troubleshooting, and […]
This session explores strategies for simplifying and optimizing access path management in Db2 for z/OS environments. Attendees will gain insight into techniques for improving query performance, reducing operational complexity, and supporting more efficient database administration practices. The discussion will focus on practical approaches to tuning and optimization that help organizations improve performance, reduce technical debt, […]
All about SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) — It's SiMPlified!!! SMP/E (System Modification Program/Extended) is the foundation of software maintenance and update management within the z/OS ecosystem. This session provides a practical introduction to core SMP/E concepts and terminology, helping attendees better understand how controlled software maintenance is managed on the mainframe. Topics will include PTFs, […]
As data volumes grow, they naturally attract applications, services, and processing toward them—a concept commonly referred to as data gravity. In hybrid cloud environments, understanding data gravity has become increasingly important when making architectural decisions around IBM Z workloads and enterprise data strategy. This session explores how data mass, latency requirements, application coupling, and access […]
CICS has been advocating zero trust principles and introducing security-focused enhancements since CICS TS 6.1. This session will explore the latest security capabilities available in CICS TS 6.3 and how they support organizations on their journey toward stronger zero trust security models. Attendees will gain insight into modern CICS security practices, the evolving threat landscape, […]