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Description

IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition is an enterprise-grade development environment built to support modern application development and DevOps practices on IBM z/OS systems. The platform offers a powerful set of Eclipse-based and Visual Studio Code-based tools for creating, maintaining, and debugging applications written in languages such as COBOL, PL/I, HLASM, REXX, Java, and C/C++. It is designed to modernize traditional mainframe development by integrating cloud-enabled workflows, Git-based version control, automated deployment pipelines, and CI/CD processes. Developers can choose between Eclipse, VS Code, or browser-based environments depending on their preferred workflow and skill level. The platform includes advanced debugging tools that support multiple interfaces, including VS Code, Eclipse, and 3270 environments for flexible application analysis and troubleshooting. IBM Developer for z/OS Enterprise Edition also provides code analysis tools such as ZCodeScan for vulnerability detection and code coverage reporting to improve software quality and compliance. Its cloud-enabled development capabilities allow teams to collaborate remotely through browser-based coding environments and scalable infrastructure. The solution integrates with IBM Dependency Based Build and Wazi Deploy to support automated builds and deployments across enterprise environments. Organizations can standardize parallel development processes using Git or traditional library management tools like IBM Engineering Workflow Management and CA Endevor. The platform is designed to improve developer productivity, accelerate modernization initiatives, and create a strong foundation for AI-enhanced mainframe development workflows.

Description

ibi™ FOCUS stands out as the leading integrated development environment designed specifically for IBM Z applications, providing direct support for a range of functionalities including reporting, transaction processing, charting, as well as both interactive and batch processing, along with universal file description. It offers extensive data access through adapters compatible with all major mainframe databases and file systems, enabling outputs in numerous formats. By streamlining user interaction and data access processes, FOCUS employs a unified access language applicable across all data structures, featuring universal JOIN and merge capabilities. Reporting options are available in an exceptional variety of data and graphic formats, such as HTML, PDF, PS, IDA (InDocument Analytics), XLSX, and PPTX. Moreover, FOCUS establishes a robust and efficient runtime environment tailored for IBM Z Systems, empowering users to tap into the distinctive functionalities of IBM Z for enhanced speed and cost efficiency. By integrating hardware-level native arithmetic, it ensures high accuracy levels and supports decimal precision formats, thereby enhancing data integrity and usability in complex applications. This unique combination of features positions FOCUS as an invaluable tool for developers in the IBM Z ecosystem.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

IBM Z Yes 
Broadcom Database Management Suite for IMS for z/OS No 
Broadcom Datacom No 
Broadcom IDMS No 
HTML No 
IBM Db2 No 
IBM z/OS Connect Yes 
Syncsort Network Management No 
ibi No 

Integrations

IBM Z Yes 
Broadcom Database Management Suite for IMS for z/OS Yes 
Broadcom Datacom Yes 
Broadcom IDMS Yes 
HTML Yes 
IBM Db2 Yes 
IBM z/OS Connect No 
Syncsort Network Management Yes 
ibi Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/products/developer-for-zos

Vendor Details

Company Name

Cloud Software Group

Founded

2022

Country

United States

Website

www.ibi.com/products/ibi-focus

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions No 
Code Assistance No 
Code Refactoring No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Compatibility Testing No 
Data Modeling No 
Debugging No 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface No 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Software Development No 
Source Control No 
Testing Management No 
Version Control No 
Web App Development No 

DevOps

Approval Workflow No 
Dashboard No 
KPIs No 
Policy Management No 
Portfolio Management No 
Prioritization No 
Release Management No 
Timeline Management No 
Troubleshooting Reports No 

Product Features

IDE

Code Completion No 
Compiler No 
Cross Platform Support No 
Debugger No 
Drag and Drop UI No 
Integrations and Plugins No 
Multi Language Support No 
Project Management No 
Text Editor / Code Editor No 

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