Client Profile
A Fortune 10 enterprise, undergoing a large-scale mainframe modernization program, engaged VRNexGen Technologies to support their journey in adopting IBM Enterprise Developer for z (IDz). The client aimed to improve their developers' productivity, modernize development practices, and ensure seamless adoption of the new tooling environment through comprehensive training and configuration.
The Challenge
- Tool Enablement & Adoption Hurdles
The client required expert support in enabling IDz IDE as part of their modernization roadmap, which involved proper setup, subsystem integration, and developer readiness. - Training Needs Across Global Teams
Their internal development teams had minimal exposure to modern IDEs and needed structured training to fully utilize IDz features. - Modernization Goal Tracking
The client had committed to specific modernization milestones, which included tool adoption, productivity measurement, and developer enablement—all of which required precise execution and accountability.
Our Approach: IDz Enablement with Consulting, Setup & Skill Building
To drive end-to-end success, VRNexGen Technologies delivered a tightly integrated consulting,
implementation, and training engagement:
- Collaborative Installation & Consulting Support
Partnered with the client’s vendor ecosystem to install IBM Enterprise Developer for z in
their environments and ensure readiness for enterprise deployment. - Tailored Configuration Based on Business Needs
Configured IDz to align with the client’s internal development workflows, ensuring it
seamlessly integrated with existing processes and standards. - Subsystem Integration & Documentation
Established configuration with connected subsystems, enabling cross-component visibility
and functionality. Delivered detailed technical documentation to support ongoing use. - Developer Enablement via Training & Evaluation Licensing
Conducted comprehensive training sessions for development teams using evaluation
licenses, covering both product features and best practices for modern mainframe
development with IDz.
The Results
- On-Time Completion of IDz Tool Enablement and Training
- Achieved 100% Modernization Milestone for Tooling
- Complete Developer Upskilling in IDz Environment
- Overall Modernization Goals Achieved
The technology that we use to support Client
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