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Migrate IBM CICS Transaction Gateway to Micro Focus with Confidence

Yes, migrating IBM CICS Transaction Gateway to Micro Focus Enterprise Server is a well-understood project. We replace CTG with Micro Focus communications services, rehost your COBOL on Linux, and deliver

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The lowest-cost way off IBM CICS Transaction Gateway: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.

Automated discovery
Your IBM CICS Transaction Gateway estate mapped — workloads, dependencies, licensing — before day one
Conversion tooling
Schema, config and workload translation to Micro Focus Enterprise Server, automated where it's safe
Parity validation
Side-by-side testing proves Micro Focus Enterprise Server matches production before cutover
Runbook cutover
Rehearsed, reversible, scheduled in your maintenance window
40-70%
cost savings vs OEM support
24/7
US-based support throughout migration
6-12 months
typical project timeline with 3-5 consultants

How we support IBM CICS Transaction Gateway → Micro Focus Enterprise Server after migration

  • Fixed-scope project with senior platform engineers
  • 40-70% savings vs IBM support renewals
  • Continuous legacy CTG support during target testing
  • Retain all COBOL application logic
  • 24/7 US-based post-migration support

Rising Mainframe Costs

IBM CTG licensing and hardware leases strain your budget, but you can't risk downtime.

Legacy Platform End-of-Life

Your mainframe compute blocks are approaching lease end, forcing an expensive migration or re-lease.

COBOL Compatibility Fears

Heavy reliance on nonstandard IBM COBOL extensions makes you worry about breaking critical transactions.

IBM CICS Transaction Gateway → Micro Focus Enterprise Server migration — your questions answered

How do you migrate CICS Transaction Gateway to Micro Focus Enterprise Server?+

We replace CTG with Micro Focus communication services, rehost your COBOL on Linux, and manage both environments during testing for a seamless transition.

What is the typical timeline for a CTG to Micro Focus migration?+

Most projects run 6-12 months with a team of 3-5 senior platform engineers.

Will my custom COBOL extensions work on Micro Focus?+

Micro Focus supports most COBOL extensions. We assess your code during the free assessment to identify any compatibility issues before the project begins.

What happens if my IBM support contract lapses during the migration?+

We provide third-party support for most operational issues on the legacy CTG platform while you complete the move. Vendor support stays active as long as your contract does; we never force a big-bang cutover.

Start Your CTG to Micro Focus Migration Today

Let our senior engineers deliver a fixed-scope migration of your IBM CICS Transaction Gateway to Micro Focus Enterprise Server. You get continuous legacy support during testing, 40-70% savings on support renewals, and 24/7 managed support after go-live. Book your free assessment now.

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