Don't know if you all saw this. I was hoping that when IBM bought them, they might enhance the VM product. Instead, they killed it. Sigh.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of this email is to advise you of a change in status of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for z/VM. This information is date sensitive. If you are not currently responsible for these products within your organization, please immediately forward this email to the responsible individual(s). As the e-business and information technology landscapes are changing, Sterling Commerce must adapt its offerings to match current requirements. We are therefore announcing the phased withdrawal of some of our current products and services. Details: - The decision to end service of IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for z/VM was made as a result of the product's dependence on the IBM VSE/VSAM module for z/VM which is no longer supported by IBM. - End of Service - 12/31/2012 - The product will no longer be supported by IBM You will have two choices: - Migrate to another IBM Sterling Connect:Direct platform by the End of Service date. - Continue using IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for z/VM beyond the end of service date without continued IBM/Sterling Support. More information is available on the Sterling Commerce Customer Center site linked here: Connect Products End of Life Migration/Entitlement Page (Please note, you need a username and password to enter the site) Your IBM sales representative can help provide you with additional information on IBM/Sterling offerings. Regards, Rob Hall IBM Sterling MFT Product Management ster...@us.ibm.com
