Hello December!

As we wrap up another great year, we’re proud of everything our team has accomplished together.
It’s been an exciting time for the Gang, and we’re especially happy to welcome a new team member, 🙌 Janet Charbonneau.

Janet brings over 26 years of IT experience with a strong focus on Agile and SDLC practices, governance, and engineering lifecycle management. She has deep expertise in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management tools, supporting Agile teams with streamlined processes, traceability, and audit readiness.

Looking ahead to 2026, we’re energized by what’s possible and excited about what we can accomplish together in the year ahead. Thank you to our customers and business partners for your continued trust and support – we’re truly grateful.

🎉🍾 Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year

Partner News and Announcements

IBM Apptio, Turbonomic, Targetprocess, Instana, Cloudability, and Kubecost

Apptio unveils next-gen FinOps solutions for the AI era, including Cloudability Governance (Terraform preview) and Kubecost 3.0, giving cloud teams better visibility, cost control, and optimization for AI-driven workloads. Read more>>>

Kubecost 3.0 is here: A major architectural update to Kubernetes cost management delivers improved insights and scalability for cloud‑native teams – making it easier to track, allocate, and optimize costs in complex environments. Here>>>

IBM Turbonomic + Kubecost: A new integration (public preview) combines automated Kubernetes performance optimization with real‑time cost visibility, helping teams align on efficiency and spend. Here>>>

IBM Instana Observability Self‑Hosted 1.0.307is now generally available, bringing the latest improvements to the Standard and Essentials self‑hosted observability platform – including updated support components and ongoing work on inclusive language in the product and content. Take a look>>>

Learn how IBM Instana MCP Server lets you implement conversational observability – letting developers query performance metrics, traces, alerts, and more using natural language through tools like Kiro CLI and IDE, so you can troubleshoot without dashboards or manual APIs. Check it out>>>

FinOps for Emerging Workloads -a short guide on how FinOps tools help you manage costs and efficiency for AI, containers, and edge environments.
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Discover FinOps Universe!
Practical insights on managing cloud costs and driving business value, all through an IBM lens. Learn how tools like Turbonomic, Cloudability, and Instana can help your team optimize processes, improve visibility, and make smarter decisions in the cloud. Here>>>

SodiusWillert

Discover how to create, visualize, and navigate OSLC links with OSLC Connect for Jira Cloud in Episode 3 of our demo series. This session walks through building and exploring OSLC relationships directly from Jira Cloud – fast, simple, and fully connected. Here>>>

Bridging Silos with IBM Rhapsody & SysML – a practical look at using SysML and clear interface specs to improve collaboration. Watch>>> This session ties directly to our white paper on interfaces with SysML: Read>>>

6 Steps to Maintain ISO 26262 Traceability Across Automotive Suppliers – a practical guide to keeping end-to-end safety traceability intact across OEM and supplier toolchains, processes, and audits in compliance with ISO 26262. Here>>>

It’s Rhapsody Power Pack time with Andy Lapping! Table layouts are the foundation of Table Views in Rhapsody, and the Power Pack gives you a set of ready-made layouts to build tables faster and with less effort. Watch>>>

Pure Variants

The Recipe Behind PTC’s Momentum in Software & Systems Engineering Development – PTC’s growth in ALM and systems engineering is driven by strategic moves like the acquisition of Codebeamer and IncQuery Group, variant‑management integrations, and AI‑focused collaborations (e.g., with Volkswagen) that help manufacturers manage embedded software complexity & accelerate product delivery. Here>>>

IBM

Tomorrow! Dec 17 Webinar: How AI Is Reshaping MBSE – And Why It Matters Now. Join IBM and SodiusWillert experts to explore the impact of AI on model-based systems engineering (MBSE), including how AI techniques are driving better models, faster insights, and more collaborative systems engineering workflows. Register>>>

New from IBM: High-trust engineering domains and AI Agents: Introducing IBM Engineering AI Hub v1.0 – IBM unveils its new AI hub designed to help engineering teams deliver with greater speed, clarity, and confidence, especially in regulated, safety-critical industries where accuracy and compliance matter most. Here>>>

Learn about IBM Engineering AI Hub: This add‑on to IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) brings modular, agent‑based AI directly into engineering workflows to boost productivity and decision‑making. It integrates with Watsonx.ai to interpret natural language, offer context‑aware insights, and generate content while keeping engineers in control of validation and quality. Read the article>>>

GitLab

New Insight from GitLab: A recent GitLab survey reveals the “AI Paradox” – while AI is speeding up coding, fragmented toolchains and rising compliance demands are creating new bottlenecks that cost teams nearly a full workday per person each week. The findings highlight the importance of integrated platforms and platform engineering approaches to unlock AI’s full productivity potential. Here>>>

GitLab at UBS: GitLab CEO Bill Staples and Interim CFO James Shen presented at the UBS Global Technology and AI Conference in Scottsdale, sharing strategic insights on the company’s intelligent DevSecOps platform and market opportunities. A webcast and replay of the session are available on GitLab’s investor relations site. Read>>>

Modernizing Mainframe Software Delivery: Why Organizations are Moving from Legacy SCMs to Git or Gitlab Organizations are moving from legacy SCMs like Endevor, SCLM, and ChangeMan to Git or GitLab to streamline development, integrate with modern DevOps pipelines, and reduce costs. Learn why partnering with experienced modernization specialists ensures smoother migrations, better governance, & faster delivery. Here>>>

IBM Maximo

IBM released Maximo Application Suite 9.1 updates including new GenAI-powered Maximo Assistant and Asset Investment Planning capabilities. Here>>>

IBM published new MAS Feature Channel updates on Nov 27, 2025 for MAS Core and Manage 9.1.x. Dive in>>>

Jira Align

Jira Align 11.19 Release Highlights: The latest Jira Align v.11.19 is rolling out, bringing an improved beta epics grid experience with flexible columns, inline filters, and deep‑linking. The new roadmaps experience is now fully GA with enhancements like timeline‑by‑year view, anchor sprints, and story/child counts for better planning visibility. See details>>>