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Automatic Binary Optimizer

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Extend ABO 2.2 support to z13

Our customer who use z13 wants to use ABO. Since ABO V2.2 supports only z14 or higher, they can't use. ABO V2.1 supports z13, however, ABO V2.1 was already EOMed.
about 2 years ago in Automatic Binary Optimizer 3 Planned for future release

Automatic Binary Optimizer - Remove EXEC CICS HANDLE ABEND restriction

Automatic Binary Optimizer is a product used to improve the performance of already compiled IBM COBOL programs. The optimizer does not require source code, source code migration, or performance options tuning. It uses modern optimization technolog...
over 8 years ago in Automatic Binary Optimizer 1 Not under consideration

AMODE31 output from AMODE24 input - Missing source code

I have been introduced to the ABO tool with a view of improving performance of existing compiled COBOL programs without the need to recompile. What would really be very helpful would be if the tool could be enhanced to include the ability to outpu...
about 8 years ago in Automatic Binary Optimizer 2 Not under consideration

option to switch off list generated during ABO optimizing.

As the analysis of ABO optimized phase, BOC clients is wondering if ABO can provide an option to switch off the "list transformation" generated to improve the performance during ABO optimization.
about 7 years ago in Automatic Binary Optimizer 3 Not under consideration