Rocket Software acquires
OpenText's AMC business.
Formerly part of Micro Focus.
Rocket Software now delivers one of the market’s most comprehensive suites of modernization solutions, enabling companies to leverage their existing solutions while also taking advantage of cloud innovation.
We now have the solutions, resources, and expertise to tackle modernization challenges at scale, and the continued flexibility, winning culture, proven partnerships and growth mindset necessary to help our customers win today and well into the future.
We now have the solutions, resources, and expertise to tackle modernization challenges at scale, and the continued flexibility, winning culture, proven partnerships and growth mindset necessary to help our customers win today and well into the future.
Setting a new bar for
Modernization
Rocket Software has set a new bar for mainframe modernization innovation in a
single partner that can now:
- Offers leading technology for mainframe modernization.
- Meets customers wherever they are on their journeys.
- Values and builds on past and current investments.
- Delivers solutions as a true partner, not just a vendor.
Now part of our portfolio
- COBOL
- Enterprise Suite
- Host Connectivity
- Mainframe Modernization
- CORBA
The combination of OpenText’s AMC business and Rocket Software’s highly complementary businesses will create one of the world’s largest mainframe modernization and connectivity software companies. While many in the industry would champion moving everything to the cloud, or never moving anything off the mainframe, this investment shows Rocket’s commitment to meeting clients wherever they are in their modernization journey.
The combination of OpenText’s AMC business and Rocket Software’s highly complementary businesses will create one of the world’s largest mainframe modernization and connectivity software companies. While many in the industry would champion moving everything to the cloud, or never moving anything off the mainframe, this investment shows Rocket’s commitment to meeting clients wherever they are in their modernization journey.
Joining our portfolio
(formerly Micro Focus Products)
Rocket Software’s expanded portfolio to include the Application Modernization and Connectivity (AMC) business means a more complete and diverse modernization portfolio that aligns with customer demands, whether on-prem, in the cloud or somewhere in between. Specific new products and capabilities include:
COBOL
Take your COBOL business applications into the future with the productivity of modern development tools as well as the choice and flexibility of new platforms and architectures.
Host Connectivity
More than just terminal emulation, now you can securely access, automate, and integrate host-based applications within a hybrid IT landscape.
CORBA
The leading authority on CORBA and committed to advancing OMG® Middleware Standards while bringing together the best technical expertise from Borland, IONA, and Prismtech.
Enterprise Suite
Modernize development of IBM mainframe COBOL and PL/I applications. Drive innovation, efficiency, and speed using the latest tools for IT transformation.
ADLM
Unlock the value of host applications and data. Modernize and integrate your mainframe across new technologies and platforms including APIs, containers, and cloud. Accelerate IBM Z deployment with DevOps practices and tools.
Additional resources
Optimizing Enterprise Modernization
Today’s enterprises require modern approaches – that don’t require abandoning critical infrastructure. Digital transformation cannot stop where the mainframe begins. Transform your business with modern approaches to mission critical technologies.
Rocket Software closes $2.275B acquisition of OpenText’s AMC Business
Rocket Software has solidified its role as a key partner in business modernization by acquiring AMC from OpenText (formerly Micro Focus). This expansion enhances our offerings from mainframe to cloud solutions.
Rocket Software talks about strategic reasons behind AMC deal
In this Futurum Tech Webcast episode, host Steven Dickens chats with Phil Buckellew, President of Rocket Software’s Infrastructure Modernization Business Unit, about acquiring OpenText's AMC business.