IBM Sterling Connect : Direct version End of Support

The following versions of IBM Connect : Direct (C : D) go out of general support 30th September 2021.

• IBM Sterling C : D for Windows V4.7x 
• IBM Sterling C : D for Unix V4.2x 
• IBM Sterling C : D for Z/OS V5.2x 

Some customers may also want to note that V6.0 of IBM Control Center will also fall out of support on the same date. This solution is often installed with Connect : Direct 

Click here to view the official announcement

You currently have IBM Sterling Connect : Direct installed. Please check your version as you will require the upgrade on or before the date stated to maintain product support from IBM. 

Click here to view upgrade paths to the latest version – V6.1 are stated in the Knowledge centre article below 

Click here to view current road map for IBM Sterling Connect : Direct. 

IBM Connect: Direct is one of the world most installed Point to Point File Transfer solutions, because of it’s constantly upgraded security features, it is deployed by 80 of the top 100 major banks in the world and is relied upon extensively by financial and non financial organisations to provide reliable and secure File Transfers, that can be monitored and managed with ease. 

Coliance, are one of IBM’s Gold Partners and an acknowledged expert in the deployment and management of File Transfer, EDI and API solutions. Should you wish to discuss your requirements for upgrading your current installation or have an interest in moving your on premise solutions to a containerized and/or Cloud solution, do contact us via the details below. 

If you would like further support or information on this or other IBM announcements please contact us  info@coliance.co