Below is a list of all IBM Statements of Direction¹ that have been made in the z/OS 3.1 release timeframe. 

• IBM plans that IBM z/OS 3.1 will be the last release that DFSMSdfp Object Access Method supports the IBM 3995 optical libraries and drives for unstructured (object) data
• Software withdrawal: Select IBM Z platform programs - Some replacements available
• Software support discontinuance and withdrawal from marketing: Select IBM Z platform programs - Some replacements available
• Kubernetes orchestration support for the management of the IBM z/OS Container Platform
• IBM intends to remove the C/C++ Performance Analyzer host component from IBM z/OS
  

• Software support discontinuance: IBM Z platform select programs - Some replacements available

• Software withdrawal: Select IBM Z platform programs - Some replacements available

• Software support discontinuance: IBM Z platform select programs - Some replacements available

¹ Statements by IBM regarding its plans, directions, and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice at the sole discretion of IBM. Information regarding potential future products is intended to outline general product direction and should not be relied on in making a purchasing decision. The information mentioned regarding potential future products is not a commitment, promise, or legal obligation to deliver any material, code, or functionality. Information about potential future products may not be incorporated into any contract. The development, release, and timing of any future features or functionality described for IBM products remain at the sole discretion of IBM.