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Announcing Microsoft Host Integration Server 2028: Modern connectivity for IBM Mainframes Midranges

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May 08, 2026

On Dec 16th, 2025, we announced the End of Life of BizTalk Server. With it, we announced HIS 2028 as a Stand-alone product. After more than 20 years, HIS will be offered again, as a standalone SKU, decoupled from BizTalk Server as BizTalk reaches end of life.

Many organizations continue to rely on IBM mainframe and midrange platforms for high-value, mission-critical workloads. At the same time, application modernization, security requirements, and hybrid ...
Updated Aug 11, 2026
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rhelm2024
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Jun 05, 2026

Thanks for this. "In the coming year" means 2027? Or next 12 months? 

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    Aug 11, 2026

    2027 :). We plan to ship HIS 2028 on September 2027.