Broadcom Introduces Enterprise Support for Open Mainframe Project's Zowe Framework

PHOENIX, March 11, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- At the semi-annual SHARE conference, Broadcom Inc. AVGO today announced the introduction of enterprise-grade support for Zowe™, the Open Mainframe Project's open source software framework that enables customers to securely develop and manage mainframe applications like any other cloud platform. As the first open source project based on IBM's z/OS, Zowe provides the framework and capabilities to accelerate mainframe application development via modern DevOps tools while introducing new levels of automation and infrastructure management. 

Mainframe systems form the backbone of many critical system of record applications run by large, global enterprises. However, application developers and system programmers have been challenged in their attempts to leverage the mainframe using modern DevOps tools and techniques. Last year's introduction of CA Brightside, which was contributed to Zowe and recently received DevOps.com's Most Innovative DevOps Solution of the Year award, gives IT organizations the ability to utilize many of the same tools across their cloud, mobile, and mainframe platforms, enabling faster time to value. 

"I am very excited to hear about Zowe and how Broadcom is offering enterprise support for it. I look forward to working with Broadcom and using it," said Omar Campana, IT Director at BPER. 

The scope of Broadcom's enterprise-grade support covers the four core components of Zowe: a CLI; a web user interface (UI); an API Mediation Layer, which acts as a single point of access for all service-oriented REST APIs originating from the mainframe; and microservices.

"We're delighted to be extending our commitment to Zowe by providing the level of enterprise-grade support that our customers have come to expect," said Greg Lotko, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Mainframe Division at Broadcom. "With today's announcement, customers looking to leverage Zowe's open source framework can now do so with the assurance of world-class support from Broadcom, enabling them to embark on their digital transformation initiatives with confidence."

The benefits of Zowe's open source approach also extend throughout the entire ecosystem as the mainframe serves as a gateway to a much broader set of enterprise developers driving hybrid, cross-platform applications. By arming new and emerging developers with these valuable skills, Zowe will also help sustain the mainframe environment by attracting and retaining next-generation talent.    

"Broadcom's support offering is yet another milestone for Zowe and shows the increasing momentum of what was announced just seven months ago," said Barry Baker, Vice President, IBM Z Software at IBM. "With this support offering from Broadcom, in addition to the several products launched or announced by IBM, Rocket and Broadcom, the adoption of Zowe technology can only continue to accelerate."

At this year's SHARE conference, Broadcom's Greg Lotko will be presenting a session entitled, "Mainframe: Past, Present, and Future Perfect" on Monday, March 11 at 12:30 p.m. MT. Also, join Greg and other industry experts at the Keynote Panel Session titled, "Speed Dating with Open Mainframe" taking place Tuesday, March 12 at 8:30 a.m. MT. Be sure to stop by the Broadcom booth (#402) in the SHARE Technology Exchange Expo to learn more about how mainframe innovations can support your business.

For more information about enterprise support for Zowe, please contact your Broadcom sales representative.

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