The world of technology is constantly evolving, but despite the rise of cutting-edge programming languages and modern software frameworks, COBOL applications continue to play a critical role in the business world. COBOL, one of the oldest programming languages, still powers many of the core systems of industries like banking, insurance, and government. Why, then, are businesses increasingly considering modernizing COBOL …
What is Mainframe Modernization & How Can My Business Benefit From It?
Mainframes have long powered critical financial transactions and government operations. However, across the U.S., particularly in Kansas, these systems are showing their age. The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a critical issue: essential services like unemployment insurance were crippled by outdated COBOL systems, causing significant delays. This is more than an inconvenience; it’s a clear signal that mainframe modernization is urgently needed …
White Paper: COBOL Modernization Strategy with Spring Batch
The Keyhole team is proud to announce the publishing of a new, free white paper: COBOL Modernization Strategy with Spring Batch
This strategy positions Spring Batch as an irresistible proposition for organizations ready to bid farewell to their COBOL legacy. Keyhole Software offers guiding principles for COBOL modernization, with a comprehensive guide based on tangible experience for enterprises navigating the realm of COBOL modernization.ย
What are the Common Cloud Migration Challenges & How Do I Address Them?
Attention: This article was published over 2 years ago, and the information provided may be aged or outdated. While some topics are evergreen, technology moves fast, so please keep that in mind as you read the post.In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, cloud computing stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency. However, the journey to the cloud is often …
Monitoring SQL Server Agent Jobs with Spring Batch
In this blog post, I will demonstrate a technique to query the status of a SQL Server Agent job that executes the SSIS package. SQL Server Agent scripts are asynchronous in nature. This can make it difficult to make code decisions based on the execution status of a script of this type.