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Press Release 2025-02-12

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Remain Software "Plows Through Dev Barriers" with TD/OMS V17.0 Milestone 2

Octo’s 2025 framework clears paths others avoid Nieuwegein, The Netherlands – February 11, 2025 – Remain Software today announced the release of TD/OMS V17.0 Milestone 2, a significant update to its flagship application lifecycle management (ALM) solution. Where V16.1 streamlined integration, V17.0 reinvents collaboration, empowering IBM i development teams to break through traditional barriers and accelerate modernization initiatives.

Icebreaker Innovation: A New Era for IBM i Development: In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, the IBM i platform stands as a pillar of stability for countless businesses. However, modernization remains a key challenge. TD/OMS V17.0 Milestone 2 directly addresses this challenge by delivering a suite of enhancements designed to:

  • Enhance Developer Productivity: Improved error visualization, compile overrides, and a new component editor plugin provide developers with the tools they need to work more efficiently and effectively.
  • Streamline Deployment Processes: Advanced transfer history management, integrated transfer history plugin, and enhancements to the OCTO Transfer Wizard simplify and accelerate deployment workflows.
  • Foster Collaboration: Enhanced comment management for tasks and a focus on user feedback create a more collaborative development environment.

 

Key Highlights of TD/OMS V17.0 Milestone 2:

  • VSCode & OCTO Web Enhancements: Improved Compile Error visualization.
  • Transfer & Log History Plugins: Work with transfer and log history in VSCode and the Web.
  • Integrated Transfer History Plugin: Transfer history plugin integrated within the item editor.
  • Compile Override: Compile view allows users to override creation commands for a selected component.
  • Enhanced Comment Management: Add, edit, delete, and reply to comments directly on tasks.
  • OCTO Transfer Wizard Improvements: Enhanced conflict resolution, emergency environment transfers, and move options.
  • Component Editor Plugin: A new plugin offering Details, Compile Override, Labels, and Comments Tabs.
  • REST API advancements: Object, Label, EVF Event File, and Solution REST APIs have been created or enhanced.
  • Numerous bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements across VSCode, OCTO Web, Rich Client, RDI, and IBM i Core.

 

Remain Software: Taking the Lead in IBM i Modernization
              “TD/OMS V17.0 Milestone 2 represents our ongoing commitment to the IBM i community," said Wim Jongman, CTO at Remain Software. "We understand the unique challenges faced by IBM i development teams, and we are dedicated to providing them with the tools they need to succeed in today's competitive market. This release is not just an update; it's an icebreaker, clearing the path for innovation and modernization on the IBM i platform.”

Remain Software distinguishes itself by offering a comprehensive, tightly integrated ALM solution specifically designed for the IBM i environment and provides a holistic approach that encompasses development, deployment, and management, all within a single platform.

About Remain Software
Remain Software helps companies accelerate innovation by providing cutting edge Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) solutions. Our flagship product, TD/OMS, is a comprehensive ALM solution designed to modernize IBM i development.(TD/OMS V17.0 Milestone 2 , Remain Software)
Contact:
Marco Kok, Managing Director, marco.kok@remainsoftware.com , Tel: +31 (0) 30-6005010