December 15, 2025

To:          Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS Customers

From:      The Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS Product Team

Subject:  General Availability Announcement for Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS r12.0 and End of Service Announcement for Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS r11.4

On behalf of Broadcom, we appreciate your business and the opportunity to provide you with high-quality, innovative software and services.  As part of our ongoing commitment to customer success, we regularly release updated versions of our products. Today, we are pleased to announce that Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS r12.0 is now available.

While Broadcom is continually working to improve our software and services to best meet the needs of our customers, in accordance with the Broadcom Maintenance Policy Handbook, please consider this email your written notification that we are discontinuing technical support for Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS r11.4 effective March 15, 2027. This will allow our development organization to more effectively focus its resources and add value to the next release of Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS.  After March 15, 2027, Broadcom will continue to make self-service support available until the end of your current maintenance term.

We encourage you to plan for the migration to Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS r12.0 as soon as possible, so you can take full advantage of the features and enhancements this release has to offer. For information on Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS, please visit the Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS page at Support.

As Broadcom would like to make your upgrade to Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS r12.0 as straightforward as possible, we are offering the following:

• The latest supported Version/Release of Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS can be downloaded at no charge online at Support where you can also utilize the case management system, as long as you have an active maintenance contract for Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS.
• Documentation to help you prepare for your upgrade to the new Version/Release can be viewed here. If you have any questions or require assistance, contact Support.
• Accelerated time-to-value when you engage CA Services to assist you with any or all parts of your upgrade. Additional information can be found at the Services Please contact your account representative to receive a quote for such services.
• Upgrade assistance from qualified local partners. For more information and a list of partners in your area, please contact your local Channel Partner Group office.

Should you need any assistance in understanding the new features, or implementing the latest release, our implementation services partners can help.  Please contact your local account representative for more information on how they can help. To connect, learn, and share with other customers, join and participate in our Workload Automation System Agent for z/OS Community at Workload Automation Agents.

Your success is very important to us, and we look forward to continuing our successful partnership with you.