21CS VSEn

New Name, Full Compatibility

VSEn v6.3 key features and future direction reflect 21CS’s investment in the VSE ecosystem

INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF VSEn

 

Our first version of the VSE operating system (OS) enters the market under the name: VSEn V6.3. VSEn is designed to offer non-disruptive compatibility with previous versions of IBM z/VSE (which serves as the basis for VSEn V6.3), leveraging the source code license agreement the company completed on June 1, 2021. VSEn V6.3 also addresses fixes and features that have been applied to VSEn V6.3 also addresses fixes and features that have been applied to IBM z/VSE 6.2 through September 2023, along with the newest releases of the TCP/IP stacks and installation enhancements.

Support for new generations of IBM Z hardware

Investing in the Future of VSEn

We ‘re working with active VSE vendors interested in investing in and strengthening the VSEn ecosystem in key areas like security, storage, resiliency, observability, and connectivity. Some of these VSE vendors include:

  • Adaptigent
  • B.O.S. Software
  • Barnard Systems Inc.
  • Broadcom Mainframe Software
  • C/Trek
  • Cincom
  • CSI International
  • Cyber Gent
  • Erdani
  • FIS
  • H&M Systems Software
  • Lattwein GmbH
  • Log-on
  • MacKinney Systems, Inc.
  • Phoenix Sofware
  • Precisely
  • Q Group
  • QMSI
  • Rocket Softtware/ASG
  • SDS
  • Thigpen
  • Treehouse Software
  • Unicom Global & Macro4
  • Velocity Software
  • XPS Software

Join Our Team

Continuous innovation also means investing in the right talent and expertise. 21CS  has developed a sustainable team of seasoned VSE experts who work closely with new, innovative developers. Together, the team is prepared to effectively maintain and improve upon the OS and middleware stack well into the future.

If you are looking to join our team of VSEnexperts, check out job opportunities..

Is VSEn right for you? Let us know.

News Archive

IBM z16: The Ideal Platform for VSE Business Needs

IBM z16: The Ideal Platform for VSE Business Needs

The recent IBM z16 unveiling, coupled with 21st Century Software’s announcement of VSEn 6.3 in March, provides VSE users with all the more reason to confidently move ahead with VSEn and IBM zSystems servers.

21st Century Software Announces VSEn V6.3

21st Century Software Announces VSEn V6.3

21st Century Software today announced its first version of the VSE operating system (OS)—which enters the market under the name: VSEn V6.3 with planned availability for May 17, 2022.

“IBM is pleased that 21CS has chosen to license the source code for the z/VSE operating system. We are working closely with the team to enable continued value to our customers.”

—Barry Baker, IBM VP, Product Management, IBM Z and LinuxONE

Technical Specifications

21CS VSEn 6.3 is supported on IBM z114/z196 and newer, including the latest IBM z16-A02/AGZ/A01 models.

Middleware stack names have also changed, but executables (commands, jobs, APIs) have not have not been renamed to maintain compatibility for customers coming from IBM z/VSE. Here’s a look at the new names for the components we are delivering across the stack:

21CS Product Name

VSEn

OLTP for VSEn for OLTP

VCDD for VSEn for VCDD

HLASM for VSEn HLASM

IDRP for VSEn for IDRP

ICKDSF for VSEn for ICKDSF

21CSW IPv6/VSE

21CSW TCP/IP for VSEn

HDB for VSEn for HDB

Encryption Facility for VSEn

Newly Released Products

MQ for VSEn

Newly Released Products

GPSP for VSEn

GPSP-IVU for VSEn

GPSP-IMD for VSEn

GPSP-PGF for VSEn

Newly Released Products

SCRDEF for VSEn

C for VSEn

Newly Released Products

SMDMU for VSEn
SMCART for VSEn
COBOL for VSEn
PLI for VSEn
Debug Tool for VSEn
SDB Server for VSEn
SDB Client for VSEn
HLASM Toolkit for VSEn
AUDT for VSEn
RPG II for VSEn

Current GA Release

6.3

2.3

4.3

1.6

3.6

1.18

1.4

2.31

1.13

1.3

Q3 2023

3.1

Q2 2023

3.3

1.2

2.2

2.2

Q1 2023

1.13

1.2

Q4 2022

1.4

3.5

1.2

1.2

1.2

7.6

7.6

1.6

1.3

1.4

IBM Product Name

z/VSE

CICS TS

ACF/VTAM

EREP

DL/I

WebSphere MQ

GDDM

GDDM-IVU

GDDM-IMD

GDDM-PGF

SDF II

DITTO

DFSORT

DB2 Server

DB2 Client

ACLR

Resources:

SUPPORT

+1 800-555-6845  | +1 610-971-9946 

For VSE Support

We’re Listening

Are you or your company currently leveraging the VSE operating system and middleware stack? If so, 21st Century Software wants you to weigh in on this VSE customer survey.

In the survey, you’ll have a chance to communicate particularly important VSE strengths, potential future needs, pressing issues and more. Your answers will help 21st Century Software guide future direction for VSEn —so be sure to make your voice heard.

21CS is a leader in the development of software solutions that are designed to create value across the business and IT spectrum.

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