SAS 9.4 News for z/OS (MVS)

MargaretC — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 21:32:34 GMT

In 2025, IBM is building on this legacy with z/OS Version 3 Release 2 (3.2) - an operating system release designed for hybrid cloud and AI, fully aligned with the new IBM z17. SAS is proud to partner with IBM in support of our mutual customers. Below is a list of current activities:

SAS 9 wants to let you know our plans to support IBM z/OS 3.2 and z17 systems:

SAS has validated SAS 9.4M8 and 9.4M9 on z/OS Version 3 Release 2.
SAS has validated SAS 9.4M8 on the new z17 zSeries systems.

With a 2025 delivery target, SAS is also working to support the use of (64-bit) IBM Semeru Runtime Certified Edition for z/OS, Version 21.0 with the SAS 9.4M9 31-bit z/OS platform. Before installing SAS9.4 M9 on z/OS, please read this article If you are looking to install SAS 9.4M9 on z/OS, please read on..... (... - SAS Support Communities.

Please join the SAS Communities Administration and Deployment group to learn more about SAS 9.4 on various hardware platforms. Administration and Deployment - SAS Support Communities This is where SAS will announce support for new features from IBM.

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