Your September update is here!

Last chance to join us in Detroit for the IBM Engineering and Software Symposium on September 17! Get the latest on IBM’s ELM and DevOps Automation platforms – including roadmap updates, AI enablement, and partner solutions for engineering complex, mission-critical systems. Plus, be there for the exclusive first public demo and live Q&A of SodiusWillert’s new OSLC Broker for Jira Cloud – a powerful new integration you won’t want to miss.

321 Gang will be sponsoring and attending two upcoming live conferences: Embedded World NA 2025 and TBM Conference 2025. Make sure to pop by and say hello.

Read on for all the latest event details, updates, and news.

Partner News and Announcements

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

Upcoming Webcast: Leveraging FinOps for AI | Oct 24 – Noon ET

Perfect for IT, Finance, and Cloud leaders looking to balance innovation with cost control.

We’re excited to announce the launch of FinOps Universe – your new go-to hub for all things FinOps, cloud cost management, AI, and beyond. Explore insights, tools, and events designed to help you maximize cloud value.

KubeCon + CloudNativeCon returns Nov 10-13 in Atlanta. Join technologists, cloud native practitioners, and open source innovators as they share insights on the latest in Kubernetes, infrastructure, and DevOps.

IBM Turbonomic now manages virtual machines on Red Hat OpenShift, enabling seamless optimization of VMs and containers on a unified platform for better resource use and performance.

Want to stop throwing away money in the cloud? Discover how “The Hidden Costs of Cloud Waste” uncovers sneaky areas where resources are underused, and how FinOps strategies can plug the leaks.

We’re excited to announce Customer Power Up, a new global webinar series led by the Apptio Education team in partnership with Customer Marketing. Based on customer feedback, this series will offer deep product dives, live demos, and Q&A sessions.

Learn how Instana enhances IBM ELM application performance with real-time observability, helping teams detect issues faster, improve reliability, and optimize user experience. 👉 Read

SodiusWillert

It’s Rhapsody Power Pack Time with Andy Lapping : JSON Tools

Are you attending GPDIS in Phoenix next week? We’re proud to be a sponsor of the event. Don’t miss Jeff Pilato presenting on key innovations in engineering and integration.

SodiusWillert’s OSLC Connect for Jira Cloud is scheduled for release in 2026.

Pure Variants

Pure Variants 7.1.0 Released
The latest version of Pure Variants brings performance improvements, enhanced Codebeamer integration, UI updates, and new support for number constants.

IBM

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management Now Available on Hybrid Cloud IBM has launched Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) v7.1 on Hybrid Cloud v1.0, leveraging Red Hat OpenShift for streamlined deployment and management. This containerized solution automates installation, configuration, upgrades, and backups, enhancing efficiency across on-premises and cloud environments. It supports applications like Requirements Management, Change and Configuration Management, and Rhapsody Model Manager. A launch webinar is scheduled for June 3, 2025.

Accelerate Engineering with AI Agents Oct 30 | 9 AM ET Discover how new AI-powered capabilities in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM) can streamline complex engineering tasks. Join IBM experts for a live demo showcasing how AI agents improve requirements quality, speed issue resolution, and reduce manual effort.

GitLab

Git Merge 2025 Sept 29-30 Git Merge returns to San Francisco this fall! Join the Git community for two days of talks, collaboration, and deep dives into the future of Git and developer workflows. Hosted by GitLab, this event brings together contributors, maintainers, and teams building with Git every day.