BACEMT

BACEMT is a toolset designed to bridge batch processing and CICS transaction processing on z/VSE and VSEn platforms. It enables organizations to control CICS environments directly from batch jobs, automating tasks and streamlining operations. BACEMT allows users to execute CICS CEMT commands, console commands, start CICS tasks with data transmission, execute CICS programs, and perform file transfers, all from batch processing.

The architecture of BACEMT involves components that facilitate communication between batch jobs and CICS regions. These components handle the translation of batch commands into CICS-executable actions and manage the transfer of data between the two environments. BACEMT integrates with existing security systems on z/VSE and VSEn to control access to CICS resources.

Alternatives to BACEMT include BatchCICS-Connect and MacKinney Batch to CICS, which offer similar capabilities for controlling CICS from batch environments. BACEMT is typically deployed on-premise within the z/VSE or VSEn environment and requires technical expertise in both batch processing and CICS administration to implement and maintain. The system leverages the security features of the underlying z/VSE and VSEn operating systems, as well as CICS security mechanisms.