Articles from Izzi Software
Izzi Software, owner of ColeSoft, the leading provider of debugging solutions for IBM mainframe environments, is proud to announce its industry-leading Z/XDC debugging software is now widely available on Visual Studio Code (VS Code), the world's most popular development environment. The millions of developers who already depend on VS Code IDE can now leverage the most powerful interactive mainframe debugger on the market as ColeSoft redefines mainframe development for the next generation.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · August 3, 2026
Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions, is rolling out the newest version of the flagship enterprise application development software from CNX. Known as the low-code development platform built for IBM i, Valence is trusted by organizations worldwide to tackle their most critical business and technical challenges, with innovative features released continuously over its lifespan. The new Valence 6.4 introduces AI-powered development assistance specifically for the IBM i environment, connected to live systems and data, and ready to put real velocity behind any team.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · April 27, 2026
Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions for IBM Z and IBM iSeries, today announced that it has inked partnership agreements with Capricorn Information Systems and Bluehouse. Bluehouse, one of the largest distributors of enterprise software and operator of a global network of approved resellers, will distribute Izzi Software’s full product portfolio to government and commercial customers alike. Izzi’s products will be added to Bluehouse’s GSA schedule, enabling US federal agencies to procure them through an established government contracting vehicle, while commercial customers will be able to order through Bluehouse’s network of approved resellers. Separately, Capricorn Information Systems joins Izzi as a technology development partner, bringing over 30 years of IBM i expertise to accelerate the delivery of innovative solutions for the Power Server portfolio.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · March 17, 2026
Izzi Software, owner of ColeSoft, the leading provider of debugging solutions for IBM mainframe environments, announces the upcoming release of z/XDC for Visual Studio Code, bringing its industry-leading debugging capabilities to the world's most popular development environment. This innovative integration transforms mainframe software development by delivering powerful, interactive debugging directly within the VS Code IDE that millions of developers already depend upon. In advance of the new user interface, the company has also officially launched its new visual identity, logo, and website to better communicate what the company offers to the mainframe community.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · February 2, 2026
Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions, today announced that it has inked two global reseller deals with VIRTUTEM and IT Service Alliance (ITSA). VIRTUTEM will sell the IBM i product through Izzi subsidiary CNX, while ITSA will sell the ColeSoft IBM Z offering. These leading software platforms will be bundled with VIRTUTEM’s and ITSA’s existing services to enable them to help their customers solve their most pressing technical and business challenges.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · January 12, 2026
Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions, is pleased to announce that Frank Chu, Software Engineer at subsidiary ColeSoft Marketing, has been elected to join the board of SHARE, an independent volunteer-run information technology association that provides education, professional networking and industry influence for the enterprise IT community. In this capacity, he will also serve as Director at Large for SHARE.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · August 25, 2025
Izzi Software, a leading provider of innovative enterprise software solutions, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Chicago-based CNX Corporation, a technology company specializing in accelerating app development for users of IBM Power Systems. This strategic move marks a significant milestone for Izzi as it expands its capabilities and offerings into the IBM Power ecosystem. The company launched in 2024 in the IBM Z sphere with the acquisition of Virginia-based ColeSoft.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · July 7, 2025
ColeSoft, an Izzi Software company, today announced that it has inked a global reseller deal with Vertali for its z/XDC product, the leading debugging tool purpose-built for mainframe systems. This is the first-ever reseller agreement signed by ColeSoft, which was acquired by Izzi Software in 2024. z/XDC will be bundled with technologies from leading mainframe technology companies to help Vertali’s customers solve their biggest business and technical challenges.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · May 13, 2025

Izzi Software today announced that it has completed the acquisition of ColeSoft, a Virginia-based developer of debugging products for software engineers and support staff working on IBM mainframes, and is currently exploring numerous other acquisitions in the enterprise software space. The company also named mainframe veteran Jennifer Nelson as CEO of Izzi, which is backed by Big Band Software. Nelson, a former United States Air Force intelligence analyst, spent more than 15 years at Rocket Software before serving as a global vice president at Diebold Nixdorf.
By Izzi Software · Via Business Wire · January 29, 2025