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IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go is now available!

Go on z/OS|James Tang|Mar 12, 2021

  
IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go makes available the popular and industry-standard Go (or Golang) programming language to z/OS users.  Go is a general-purpose programming language for building large-scale complex software, and is the language of cloud infrastructure such as Kubernetes, Open Container Initiative, and OpenShift.  Go contains a powerful standard library of packages and built-in functions to support application development. It is also an open-source project with active open community participation which supports the rapid transformation in new technologies that businesses need.

Why Go for z/OS?
As clients embark on their cloud native journey on z/OS, Go is essential for enabling new cloud workloads and connecting z/OS to their private cloud, accelerating their digital transformation and journey to hybrid cloud.  As global economic conditions continue to accelerate the need for businesses to focus on digital transformation, the demand for fast, secure, and modern cloud native applications on the platform continues to increase.

Combining the performance and agility of Go with the security of IBM Z, IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go allows clients to colocate Go applications with critical assets on z/OS for greater data proximity, reduce response time and increase throughput for greater efficiency, run popular Go applications on IBM Z hardware for greater security, and take advantage of great features supported by a large open source community for greater agility. Due to Go's easy to learn syntax, IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go also gives z/OS clients access to a wide variety of new talent for application development and modernization.

Download Go today and take advantage of this enormously popular and growing technology on IBM Z to power your organization's digital transformation!

How to obtain IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go?
IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go is available for zero license charge through Shopz (5655-GOZ) SMP/E, or you can download the PAX here. Optional world-class IBM Software Subscription and Support is available with your order through Shopz (5655-GOS).

Supporting Links:
IBM Open Enterprise SDK for Go product page.
For additional information on installation, troubleshooting and packages included in this offering please visit the IBM Knowledge Center.