We’re pleased to announce that Rocket Software has launched Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0, now available for general use.
Rocket Visual COBOL equips you to manage and evolve mission-critical applications with ease. Leverage the proven core business logic that’s powered your enterprise for years and stay agile and competitive in today’s tech world.
What’s new in Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0:
GenAI Insights
Turn any developer into a COBOL expert with GenAI Insights, available in Rocket COBOL Analyzer. It combines static code analysis with GenAI so developers of any background can quickly understand COBOL applications even without documentation or an expert. This helps IT teams identify, prioritize, and implement changes that align directly with business needs.
With GenAI Insights, you can:
· Ask code questions in natural language. Quickly find duplicated code, relevant data files, and functions in seconds through the chat interface.
· Get instant context. Click Explain above any code snippet to generate a clear description and save it as a comment for your team.
· Summarize entire COBOL programs. Generate comprehensive overviews with relationships, data files, front-end previews, and more.
ARM Support
With every release Rocket Visual COBOL expends the list of supported platforms and versions. With Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0, you can deploy your COBOL application on ARM in the cloud, lowering total cost of ownership and improving ESG credentials.
Benefits of ARM:
· Lower costs. ARM Instances are typically 20-40% cheaper in the cloud.
· Sustainability. ARM deployment supports ESG/green initiatives due to the better energy efficiency.
· Flexibility. You can run your COBOL applications on x86 or ARM.
Roadmap
With the release of Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0, we’re proud to present our most detailed and forward-looking product vision to date. This roadmap reflects Rocket Software’s priorities and unwavering commitment to COBOL modernization, ensuring your applications evolve without disruption.
Here are some of the key themes shaping our vision:
· AI-driven development and tooling
· Security and resilience
· Innovation in the COBOL language
· Flexible modernization pathways
Want exclusive access to the full document? Reach out to Sava at skovalenko@rocketsoftware.com. We’d love to hear your thoughts and feedback.
Ready to upgrade?
To see how the Rocket Visual COBOL can innovate your organization and learn more about the update, contact us today.
Explore further:
1. Rocket Visual COBOL 11.0 release webinar
2. List of the supported platforms
For more information, and a complete list of product enhancements and features visit the Rocket Visual COBOL documentation page. If you have trouble downloading the software, or have any questions, please contact Customer Support.
