https://adtmag.com/Articles/2024/11/02/Open-Mainframe-Project-Releases-Zowe-V3-with-LTS.aspx

Zowe V3 was designed to bridge mainframe and cloud-like environments, providing developers with modern interfaces and interoperability across enterprise IT systems. The new release introduces generally available Java and Kotlin SDKs, making it easier for Java developers to interact with IBM’s z/OS operating system. This support is seen as a critical step in broadening Zowe’s appeal and accessibility, especially as organizations increasingly seek to unify their mainframe systems with broader IT architectures.

"The continued success of Zowe as a community-driven project highlights the importance of the mainframe as an open platform," said George Decandio, CTO of Broadcom's Mainframe Software Division, in a statement. "The V3 release reflects Zowe’s ongoing evolution, particularly through its expanded capabilities for client SDKs, including Java, and integration with additional IDEs like IntelliJ."