CA TELON

CA Telon Modernisation

CA Telon is an application generator used to define a series of mainframe programs, then creating the underlying code; COBOL, PL/I, CICS, IMS-DC, Batch, IMS-DB, DB2 and VSAM are all supported. Over the years, the IT landscape has changed radically, and while CA Telon is effective, a lack of skilled resources, limited integration and high costs create challenges. Our team works closely with you to help you handle and modernise your CA Telon application, combating these challenges.

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Understanding key issues

CHALLENGES

Economic pressures

Reducing IT costs through alternative suppliers, moving to non-mainframe platforms, or retiring the mainframe are goals for many organisations. The proprietary nature of CA Telon code makes these difficult.

Licensing costs

Due to the run-time elements of CA Telon, licensing costs will still accrue even if the development benefits are no longer realised. These are high, unnecessary costs.

Diminishing skills and resources

Experienced CA Telon developers are retiring, and most universities no longer offer mainframe instruction, increasing the shortage and cost of experienced programmers.

How our CA Telon Modernisation Services can help you

FEATURES & BENEFITS

  • Migrate to a new development tool

    All CA Telon applications are migrated into our application development tool. This is a PC-based application design and generation tool, similar in structure to CA Telon. In fact, most CA Telon trained developers can use it with minimal training.

    Analysis and set-upAnalysis and set-up

    We analyse your environment and programs as we set-up the tool, so that it mimics the macro changes, environmental options, and set-up specifications that are in the current implementation.

    Import the programImport the program

    We import all of the program information from the CA Telon TDF into the development tool. The tool then takes care of the rest, it's that simple.

    AssistanceAssistance

    During the migration, we can assist in making basic changes, such as changing IMS / DC (IMS / TM) applications to CICS. This generates modern, well-structured PL/I or COBOL code.

    No licensed program componentsNo licensed program components

    Our generated code is the program’s full source code - there are no licensed program components. In CA Telon, the generated applications will not run without licensed program components.

    Developer freedomDeveloper freedom

    Using the tool, developers can maintain the imported applications and regenerate them as changes are made. Developers can use the tool to design, modify and generate applications.

    Easier creationEasier creation

    You can also create new applications ensuring your IT remains tailored to your needs, while discovering that this tool is far more productive and simpler to use than CA Telon.

  • Migrate to COBOL or PL/I

    If eliminating CA Telon is a priority, but the development product does not fit your use case, our specialist teams can migrate the CA Telon applications directly into well-structured COBOL or PL/I.

    Analyse the scopeAnalyse the scope

    We will analyse the in-scope CA Telon environment, and tune our migration toolset so it reflects all macro changes, environmental options and set-up specifications that exist currently.

    Migration toolsetMigration toolset

    Program information from the CA Telon TDF is exported into the migration toolset, generating a new set of applications in modern, well-structured code, with no licensed Run Time Module dependencies.

    AssistanceAssistance

    As part of the migration, our experts are available to assist in basic changes such as transforming IMS / DC (IMS / TM) applications into CICS.

  • Replace CA-licensed Run Time Modules

    The code generated is not standalone COBOL or PL/I; it depends on certain CA-supplied Run Time Modules. Re-writing these modules is difficult and complex. Fortunately, we have developed a full set of routines to replace the CA Telon Run Time Modules.

    Simplicity and savingsSimplicity and savings

    The Run Time Modules have been deployed in half a dozen sites worldwide, and are battle proven, simply to relink the existing applications. Once complete, the CA Telon licence can be cancelled.

    Developer controlDeveloper control

    To maintain the code going forward, developers make changes at the source code level. With this, developers can be confident that minimal maintenance will be required.

Additional insights to help you transform

RESOURCES

  • CA Telon Modernisation Options

    This whitepaper covers the current state of CA Telon in the enterprise and the most efficient, low-risk way to modernise.

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  • Reimagining Legacy Applications to Embrace Transformation

    Embracing digital transformation through reviewing and modernising your legacy applications.

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  • Analyst Firm EMA Recommends Advanced

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  • The 2020 Mainframe Modernisation Business Barometer Report

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BLOG // 17-03-2020

Is it time to move your mainframe applications to the Cloud?

by Tim Jones, Managing Director - Application Modernisation

Is it time to move your mainframe applications to the Cloud?