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z/OS Connect EE's ability to target java programs depends entirely on the interface through which those programs expect to be called.
There are a number of common interface patterns for targeting Z based java programs that we see used in the market.
Here are the java interface patterns that z/OS Connect EE supports today:
Java called using a traditional CICS Binary Commarea or Channel Interface (use the CICS Service Provider)
Java called using a traditional IMS Binary Interface (use the IMS Service Provider)
Java called using a WOLA Interface (use the WOLA Service Provider)
Java programs that read off MQ Queues(use the MQ Service Provider)
CICS Webservices (SOAP or JSON) that target Java programs (ZCEE can target the channel interface behind the pipeline with the CICS Service Provider)
Java programs that use modern HTTP/JSON interfaces (eg Liberty/jax-rs) (use the REST Service Provider)
Given the low number of votes for this RFE but the high number of java users on the platform we can only conclude that these supported patterns are sufficient for the majority of our users.
As such, it seems there is little need for further enhancement and so this RFE is being rejected at this time. If you have a requirement for targeting Java programs using specific pattern not listed above then please raise a new RFE with specific details about the required pattern.