Welcome to Rocket® ACUCOBOL® Fuel, your monthly source for all things COBOL. In this issue, you’ll learn about the main ACUCOBOL release of 2025 and the first challenge of modernization.
Release of the year: Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11
As 2025 comes to a close, we’re proud to look back on one of our biggest milestones: the launch of Rocket® ACUCOBOL extend 11, the most significant update in seven years.
Thanks to our incredible beta testers and this community, we delivered a thoroughly tested and refined release that empowers you to modernize mission-critical ACUCOBOL applications, enhance user interfaces, and unlock new business value faster than ever.
This update brings major improvements across Rocket® AcuToWeb™, Rocket® AcuSQL™, Rocket® Acu4GL®, and Rocket® AcuXDBC™, giving you more flexibility and power to meet today’s business demands.
Highlights of Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11:
- Visual Studio Code Extension
Developers can now work with ACUCOBOL in one of the most popular development toolsets, making onboarding easier and bridging the skills gap. - Simplified cloud deployment with Rocket AcuToWeb
Fully rewritten in Java for platform independence, supporting over 1,000 users on a standard cloud instance with enhanced security. With Rocket AcuToWeb, you can bring your applications to the cloud, web, desktop / tablet / mobile in just a few clicks. - New Rocket AcuToWeb interface with Live Statistics
A refreshed dashboard with real-time metrics like CPU usage, memory, and active connections. - New Graphic Controls for UI/UX modernization
Enhanced graphical controls and a new Scaling Layout Manager for responsive, polished screens.
With one upgrade, you open the door to multiple growth opportunities. Rocket ACUCOBOL extend 11 is available now and ready to help you start the new year stronger.
Want to learn more or upgrade? Please contact your account manager.
ACUCOBOL now: The first challenge of modernization
Picture this: You’re ready to modernize the system that has powered your business for decades. It’s vast, complex, and full of mission-critical logic and data. But where do you start?
One of the biggest hurdles is understanding an ACUCOBOL application. Missing documentation, retiring experts, and millions of lines of code make these systems difficult to navigate. Without a clear picture, every change feels risky, and technical debt grows.
Now imagine being able to see the full structure of your code, uncover dependencies, and plan with confidence. That’s what Application Intelligence enables, turning complexity into clarity so teams can modernize safely and effectively.
Rocket® COBOL Analyzer helps you do exactly that. It provides a complete view of your ACUCOBOL application regardless of size or complexity. You can visualize code for faster understanding, analyze dependencies to assess risk, and plan changes with confidence. Even teams without deep ACUCOBOL expertise can navigate the codebase and onboard quickly.
Read Rocket COBOL Analyzer datasheet to learn more. If you’d like to bring Application Intelligence to your ACUCOBOL teams, please reach out to your account manager.
Happy holidays from our team
As 2025 draws to a close, we want to thank you for being part of our ACUCOBOL community and wish you a wonderful holiday season.
The tech world continues to evolve at lightning speed, reminding us of one timeless lesson from COBOL: adaptability is key. As we step into the new year, may curiosity and openness help you embrace every opportunity ahead.
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