Waters Wrap: The end of Cobol?

With the rise of generative AI, Anthony wonders if the days of Cobol are numbered.

About a decade ago, I was having a drink with an engineer at a large bank headquartered in Asia, though he was working out of its Manhattan office. Actually, at this point, he had left the bank about a year earlier, but he kept on working as a consultant. 

The reason he was still collecting a paycheck was that he had built an internal auditing application that he—and only he—knew how to code, patch and update. Because his services were still very much needed, he ended up making more as a

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@waterstechnology.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.waterstechnology.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@waterstechnology.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Waterstechnology? View our subscription options

Register for free

Access two articles, our IMD and Waters Wraps, plus a member newsletter. Find out more.

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted.

This address will be used to create your account

Most read articles loading...

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a WatersTechnology account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account here