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PropelZ Case Study: From Installation to Operation in 24 Hours
At VirtualZ™, we take pride in creating software solutions that are not only innovative but also user-friendly and efficient. PropelZ™, our no-code data integration software, exemplifies this commitment by streamlining the process of extracting, transforming, and...
Seamless Lozen™ Installation at AWS
From Download to Operation in a Few Hours In a recent interview, Gilberto Biondo, a Sr. Specialized Solutions Architect at AWS, discussed their experience installing and configuring Lozen at AWS. Joined by VirtualZ’s CTO, Vince Re, Gilberto discusses the smooth...
Lozen Case Study: From Installation to Operation in 24 Hours
At VirtualZ™, we are committed to creating software solutions that are not only innovative but also easy to install and manage. One such product is Lozen™, which enables real-time, read-write data access across platforms. Recently, Jerry Edgington, a Senior...
AI-Powered Application Modernization: Trends, Challenges, and the Key to Success
The Role of AI in Application Modernization As enterprises embrace digital transformation, AI is reshaping application modernization by automating complex tasks, optimizing cloud migrations, and enhancing operational efficiency. Organizations are leveraging AI-driven...
VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud
Unlock Google Cloud with Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™ In an era where digital transformation is key to business success, effective integration between on-premises mainframe environments and cloud platforms is essential. VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud provide...
Top Trends in Mainframe Modernization for 2025
How VirtualZ Helps You Stay Ahead As enterprises continue modernizing their IT landscapes, IBM Z mainframes remain mission-critical for high-volume transactions, secure data management, and business continuity. However, modern IT demands require seamless integration...
Unlocking IMS Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running IBM IMS databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Driving Energy-Efficient Mainframe Strategies
Sustainability and Green IT In an era where sustainability is a top priority for organizations worldwide, the IT industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Mainframes, known for their reliability and performance, are also significant...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Edge Computing
As organizations seek to process data closer to its source, mainframes are being integrated with edge computing to enable real-time analytics and decision-making. By bridging mainframes with edge environments, enterprises can achieve faster processing speeds, reduce...
Modernizing Legacy Code: Enabling Digital Transformation
In the era of digital transformation, organizations are modernizing their legacy code to stay competitive and agile. However, even after modernizing these applications, many still need access to critical mainframe data. Traditional methods like ETL (Extract,...
Microservices and API-Driven Architectures
Enabling Mainframe Modernization with VirtualZ The shift from monolithic applications to microservices is revolutionizing how organizations build, deploy, and scale their IT systems. Microservices and API-driven architectures offer unparalleled flexibility,...
Bridging the Mainframe Skills Gap with VirtualZ
As enterprises modernize their IT ecosystems, they face a growing challenge: the mainframe skills gap. With many experienced professionals retiring and fewer new professionals trained in mainframe technologies, organizations must invest in upskilling, automation, and...
Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization
How VirtualZ Enables Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization As organizations strive to modernize their mainframe environments, open-source tools are becoming a key component of their strategy. By leveraging open-source solutions, enterprises can reduce...
2025 Objectives for Analytics and Business Intelligence Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For analytics and business intelligence (BI) professionals, 2025 is a make-or-break year. Businesses are demanding faster, more accurate insights to drive decision-making, and AI-driven analytics are becoming the norm. But if you’re still...
2025 Objectives for Cybersecurity Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For cybersecurity professionals tasked with securing hybrid IT environments, 2025 is a defining year. The need for real-time visibility, seamless integration, and robust data governance has never been more critical. Yet, many organizations...
2025 Objectives for Data Warehouse Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait The clock is ticking. For data warehouse professionals in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is not just another year — it’s a deadline. Businesses are demanding faster insights, AI-driven decision-making, and seamless data integration. The...
2025 Objectives for Storage Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For storage professionals managing hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for scalable, cost-effective, and secure storage solutions is higher than ever, yet many organizations remain tied to outdated DASD (Direct...
2025 Goals for Application Executives
Modernizing IBM Z for the Future For application executives overseeing mission-critical workloads in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a defining year. The pressure to modernize applications and deliver innovative digital solutions has never been greater. At the same...
2025 Objectives for AI and ML Executives
Why There’s No Time to Wait For AI and ML executives tasked with driving innovation and modernization, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for real-time data access, seamless integration, and cost-effective AI/ML workflows has never been more urgent. Yet, many...
Top 2025 Initiatives for Data Professionals
VirtualZ as the One-Stop Shop for Hybrid Cloud Data Access For data professionals working in organizations that run their business on hybrid cloud infrastructures, accessing and leveraging mainframe and cloud data has historically been a complex and costly challenge....
Unlocking DB2 Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running IBM DB2 databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Seamless Data Access for Rocket Enterprise Server
Modernizing Data Access for COBOL Workloads Organizations are continuously striving to modernize their mainframe systems while ensuring data integrity and performance. One significant challenge is retaining mainframe data access for legacy COBOL workloads during...
Unlocking the Power of Mainframe Data with Power BI Using PropelZ™
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to access and analyze data in real time is crucial for informed decision-making. For organizations that rely on IBM Z mainframes, this can often present significant challenges. Moving data from mainframe...
VirtualZ Solutions for AWS
Simplify Mainframe Integration with AWS Organizations around the world are harnessing the power of cloud computing to modernize their data management and application architectures. VirtualZ™ Solutions for AWS offer cutting-edge solutions that facilitate simplified,...
Bridging the Observability Gap Between Mainframes and Modern Monitoring
Unlocking Mainframe Observability with OpenTelemetry and PropelZ™ In today’s hybrid IT environments, observability is critical for ensuring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing resources. OpenTelemetry (OTel) has emerged as the industry standard...
The Power of No-Code Innovation: How SIMBYM and VirtualZ Enable Seamless Application Modernization
Application modernization is a critical priority for enterprises striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Businesses are actively seeking efficient ways to modernize legacy applications, migrate workloads to the cloud, and harness...
Unlocking Datacom Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running Datacom databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Next-Gen Solutions for Mainframe Log Management with PropelZ™
Streamlined Mainframe Console Message Integration In today's hybrid IT environments, managing and consolidating system logs from diverse platforms has become critical. Whether it's cloud-based Linux servers or on-premises mainframes, IT teams need a unified, efficient...
How VirtualZ Enables a Smooth Migration to CockroachDB
Migrating mainframe workloads to CockroachDB is not just about data movement—it requires intelligent transformation, seamless integration, and real-time access. VirtualZ Computing’s patented technology enables a smooth migration to CockroachDB, eliminating complexity...
Mainframe Storage in the Cloud for Pennies on the Dollar
In the evolving world of mainframe computing, agility and cost-effectiveness are becoming paramount. Traditional storage solutions often fail to keep up with the demands of modern enterprises, leading to challenges like vendor lock-in, high operational costs, and...
Unlocking IDMS Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running IDMS databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing costs. PropelZ...
Bridging Mainframes and GitHub: Modern DevOps Without Disruption
Mainframe systems have long been the backbone of enterprise IT, but as businesses embrace DevOps and modern development practices, integrating mainframes with platforms like GitHub has become a challenge. VirtualZ’s Zaac™ software is redefining mainframe DevOps by...
Seamless Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration with VirtualZ™
Unlocking the Power of Modern Data Strategies As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, integrating legacy data into modern cloud platforms has become increasingly crucial. VirtualZ’s Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration solution is specifically...
Unlocking Informix Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running Informix databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Transforming Complex VSAM Files into User-Friendly Formats
Mainframe systems are at the heart of many businesses, storing critical data that fuels daily operations. Yet accessing and utilizing this data has always been a challenge. Mainframe data often remains locked away, requiring specialized expertise and complex coding...
Simplify Your Data Lakes and Warehouses
In today’s digital world, data is one of the most valuable assets for businesses. To harness its full potential, organizations are increasingly turning to modern data architectures such as data lakes and data warehouses. These platforms allow businesses to store,...
Effortless SMF Data Integration for the Cloud Era
A Paradigm Shift in SMF Data Handling with PropelZ™ SMF (System Management Facility) data is the lifeblood of IBM Z mainframes, capturing a wealth of audit trails, performance metrics, and security logs. Yet for many organizations, managing and leveraging this vast...
Seamless Mainframe Log Integration for Exabeam
Enhanced Threat Detection and Instant Insights with PropelZ™ In today’s hybrid IT environments, where mainframes, cloud, and distributed systems must work together seamlessly, unified log management is critical for security, compliance, and operational visibility....
Enabling GitHub Copilot and AI-Driven Application Modernization
As enterprises embrace AI to modernize applications, GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered tools are transforming how developers write, refactor, and migrate code. AI is playing a crucial role in application modernization by automating code generation, optimizing cloud...
Seamless Mainframe Log Integration with Elastic
Enhanced Visibility Without Complexity In today’s hybrid IT environments, where mainframes, cloud, and distributed systems must work seamlessly together, achieving unified log management is critical. Mainframes generate vast amounts of console messages, event logs,...
Streamlining VSAM to Adabas Conversion
Make VSAM Data Instantly Available to Adabas with PropelZ™ In today’s fast-paced digital environment, data is the backbone of business innovation. Organizations running on mainframe systems often face the challenge of modernizing their data infrastructure to meet the...
Mainframe Data Integration for MongoDB
Connect Mainframe Data to MongoDB Without ETL or Complexity As enterprises embrace modern database solutions like MongoDB, they face a critical challenge: how to integrate legacy mainframe data with modern, scalable, and flexible NoSQL databases. Many organizations...
Seamless Mainframe Data Integration for Bloop Applications
From Legacy to Cloud: AI-Driven Code Modernization with Bloop and Seamless Mainframe Data Access with VirtualZ As enterprises accelerate their application modernization efforts, AI-driven tools like Bloop are transforming how organizations analyze, refactor, and...
Unlocking the Power of Mainframe Console Messages with PropelZ™
Mainframes are the workhorses of enterprise IT, powering mission-critical applications and generating enormous amounts of data daily. This data includes console messages and system logs, vital for understanding the health and performance of these systems. Yet,...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Splunk
In today’s interconnected IT environments, mainframes remain a cornerstone of enterprise computing. However, integrating mainframe logs with modern log management platforms like Splunk often feels like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Traditional...
Seamless Lozen™ Installation at AWS
From Download to Operation in a Few Hours In a recent interview, Gilberto Biondo, a Sr. Specialized Solutions Architect at AWS, discussed their experience installing and configuring Lozen at AWS. Joined by VirtualZ’s CTO, Vince Re, Gilberto discusses the smooth...
Lozen Case Study: From Installation to Operation in 24 Hours
At VirtualZ™, we are committed to creating software solutions that are not only innovative but also easy to install and manage. One such product is Lozen™, which enables real-time, read-write data access across platforms. Recently, Jerry Edgington, a Senior...
AI-Powered Application Modernization: Trends, Challenges, and the Key to Success
The Role of AI in Application Modernization As enterprises embrace digital transformation, AI is reshaping application modernization by automating complex tasks, optimizing cloud migrations, and enhancing operational efficiency. Organizations are leveraging AI-driven...
VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud
Unlock Google Cloud with Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™ In an era where digital transformation is key to business success, effective integration between on-premises mainframe environments and cloud platforms is essential. VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud provide...
Top Trends in Mainframe Modernization for 2025
How VirtualZ Helps You Stay Ahead As enterprises continue modernizing their IT landscapes, IBM Z mainframes remain mission-critical for high-volume transactions, secure data management, and business continuity. However, modern IT demands require seamless integration...
Driving Energy-Efficient Mainframe Strategies
Sustainability and Green IT In an era where sustainability is a top priority for organizations worldwide, the IT industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Mainframes, known for their reliability and performance, are also significant...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Edge Computing
As organizations seek to process data closer to its source, mainframes are being integrated with edge computing to enable real-time analytics and decision-making. By bridging mainframes with edge environments, enterprises can achieve faster processing speeds, reduce...
Modernizing Legacy Code: Enabling Digital Transformation
In the era of digital transformation, organizations are modernizing their legacy code to stay competitive and agile. However, even after modernizing these applications, many still need access to critical mainframe data. Traditional methods like ETL (Extract,...
Microservices and API-Driven Architectures
Enabling Mainframe Modernization with VirtualZ The shift from monolithic applications to microservices is revolutionizing how organizations build, deploy, and scale their IT systems. Microservices and API-driven architectures offer unparalleled flexibility,...
Bridging the Mainframe Skills Gap with VirtualZ
As enterprises modernize their IT ecosystems, they face a growing challenge: the mainframe skills gap. With many experienced professionals retiring and fewer new professionals trained in mainframe technologies, organizations must invest in upskilling, automation, and...
Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization
How VirtualZ Enables Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization As organizations strive to modernize their mainframe environments, open-source tools are becoming a key component of their strategy. By leveraging open-source solutions, enterprises can reduce...
2025 Objectives for Analytics and Business Intelligence Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For analytics and business intelligence (BI) professionals, 2025 is a make-or-break year. Businesses are demanding faster, more accurate insights to drive decision-making, and AI-driven analytics are becoming the norm. But if you’re still...
2025 Objectives for Cybersecurity Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For cybersecurity professionals tasked with securing hybrid IT environments, 2025 is a defining year. The need for real-time visibility, seamless integration, and robust data governance has never been more critical. Yet, many organizations...
2025 Objectives for Data Warehouse Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait The clock is ticking. For data warehouse professionals in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is not just another year — it’s a deadline. Businesses are demanding faster insights, AI-driven decision-making, and seamless data integration. The...
2025 Objectives for Storage Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For storage professionals managing hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for scalable, cost-effective, and secure storage solutions is higher than ever, yet many organizations remain tied to outdated DASD (Direct...
2025 Goals for Application Executives
Modernizing IBM Z for the Future For application executives overseeing mission-critical workloads in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a defining year. The pressure to modernize applications and deliver innovative digital solutions has never been greater. At the same...
2025 Objectives for AI and ML Executives
Why There’s No Time to Wait For AI and ML executives tasked with driving innovation and modernization, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for real-time data access, seamless integration, and cost-effective AI/ML workflows has never been more urgent. Yet, many...
Top 2025 Initiatives for Data Professionals
VirtualZ as the One-Stop Shop for Hybrid Cloud Data Access For data professionals working in organizations that run their business on hybrid cloud infrastructures, accessing and leveraging mainframe and cloud data has historically been a complex and costly challenge....
Seamless Data Access for Rocket Enterprise Server
Modernizing Data Access for COBOL Workloads Organizations are continuously striving to modernize their mainframe systems while ensuring data integrity and performance. One significant challenge is retaining mainframe data access for legacy COBOL workloads during...
VirtualZ Solutions for AWS
Simplify Mainframe Integration with AWS Organizations around the world are harnessing the power of cloud computing to modernize their data management and application architectures. VirtualZ™ Solutions for AWS offer cutting-edge solutions that facilitate simplified,...
The Power of No-Code Innovation: How SIMBYM and VirtualZ Enable Seamless Application Modernization
Application modernization is a critical priority for enterprises striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Businesses are actively seeking efficient ways to modernize legacy applications, migrate workloads to the cloud, and harness...
Seamless Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration with VirtualZ™
Unlocking the Power of Modern Data Strategies As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, integrating legacy data into modern cloud platforms has become increasingly crucial. VirtualZ’s Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration solution is specifically...
Transforming Complex VSAM Files into User-Friendly Formats
Mainframe systems are at the heart of many businesses, storing critical data that fuels daily operations. Yet accessing and utilizing this data has always been a challenge. Mainframe data often remains locked away, requiring specialized expertise and complex coding...
Enabling GitHub Copilot and AI-Driven Application Modernization
As enterprises embrace AI to modernize applications, GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered tools are transforming how developers write, refactor, and migrate code. AI is playing a crucial role in application modernization by automating code generation, optimizing cloud...
Mainframe Data Integration for MongoDB
Connect Mainframe Data to MongoDB Without ETL or Complexity As enterprises embrace modern database solutions like MongoDB, they face a critical challenge: how to integrate legacy mainframe data with modern, scalable, and flexible NoSQL databases. Many organizations...
Seamless Mainframe Data Integration for Bloop Applications
From Legacy to Cloud: AI-Driven Code Modernization with Bloop and Seamless Mainframe Data Access with VirtualZ As enterprises accelerate their application modernization efforts, AI-driven tools like Bloop are transforming how organizations analyze, refactor, and...
Seamlessly Connect Mainframe Data to WSO2 Workflows
In today’s digital landscape, integrating mainframe data with modern applications is essential for organizations aiming to maintain a competitive edge. VirtualZ’s new Mainframe Data Access for WSO2 Enterprise Integrator solution offers a groundbreaking solution that...
Real-Time Insights and Seamless Integration for Informatica Intelligent Cloud Services
Overview As organizations embark on their digital transformation journeys, the need for seamless integration between mainframe data and cloud-based applications becomes increasingly vital. VirtualZ offers a new solution called Mainframe Data Access for Informatica...
Unlocking Mainframe Data Access with TIBCO Cloud Integration
Modernize with Real-Time Mainframe Data, Directly in TIBCO Workflows As organizations modernize their IT infrastructures, the need to integrate mainframe data into contemporary applications becomes paramount. For Tibco customers, VirtualZ offers Mainframe Data Access...
Integrating Mainframe Data with webMethods: The Power of Lozen™
Overview In today’s fast-paced digital transformation landscape, integrating mainframe data into modern applications is crucial for organizations striving to maintain a competitive edge. With VirtualZ Solutions for webMethods, we offer a powerful solution that...
VirtualZ Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Unlock Microsoft Azure with Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac As organizations embark on their digital transformation journeys, the seamless integration of on-premises mainframe environments with cloud platforms becomes increasingly vital. VirtualZ™ Solutions for Azure...
Mainframe Decommissioning: Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges
For decades, the IBM Z platform has been synonymous with enterprise-grade reliability, scalability, and performance. Mainframes have powered some of the world’s most critical systems, from financial institutions to government agencies. Yet, organizations are...
Effortless Access to Mainframe Data for Oracle Integration Cloud
Real-Time, Secure Data Integration for Oracle Cloud In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, integrating mainframe data into modern applications has become vital for organizations looking to stay competitive. For Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) customers...
Unlocking Mainframe Data Access for Azure Logic Apps
Overview Organizations leveraging IBM Z mainframes often encounter significant challenges when it comes to accessing and integrating their data into modern applications. However, with VirtualZ's Mainframe Data Access for Azure Logic Apps solution, companies can...
Simplifying Mainframe Data Access for Boomi with Lozen™
Overview As organizations evolve and modernize their IT infrastructure, integrating mainframe data into contemporary applications becomes essential. Our Mainframe Data Access for Boomi solution offers real-time, read-write access to IBM Z mainframe data, facilitating...
VirtualZ Solutions for Simplified Data Governance and Compliance
Simplify Compliance: Secure Data Access and Management for Modern Enterprises At VirtualZ™, we understand that as organizations evolve their data-sharing architecture (especially with the integration of modern infrastructures like cloud and SaaS), security challenges...
Seamless Access to Mainframe Data for AI and Machine Learning
Harness the Potential of AI and Machine Learning with Mainframe Data For organizations looking to integrate mainframe data into their AI model training and analytics, VirtualZ™ offers a solution that provides seamless, real-time access to mainframe data. Based on...
VirtualZ Solutions for IBM Cloud
Unlocking the Power of IBM Cloud with Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac For organizations operating on IBM Z mainframes, the integration with IBM Cloud offers unique advantages, yet presents several challenges. That’s where VirtualZ™ Solutions for IBM Cloud comes in....
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data into SaaS Applications
Direct Access to Mainframe Data from Saas Applications with Lozen™ and PropelZ™ In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, many organizations are turning to Software as a Service (SaaS) platforms — like Workday, ServiceNow, NetSuite, and Salesforce.com — to enhance...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with MuleSoft
Enhance Your MuleSoft Experience with Immediate Mainframe Data Access Bridging the gap between mainframes and modern cloud environments presents significant hurdles, particularly when mainframe data is needed for event-driven platforms like MuleSoft. Traditional ETL...
Elevate Your Analytics and Reporting with VirtualZ
Unlocking Insights with VirtualZ™ Analytics and Reporting In today’s data-driven world, organizations need real-time access to insights to stay competitive. VirtualZ’s Analytics and Reporting solution is here to empower businesses by providing seamless access to...
Streamlining Application Modernization with VirtualZ™
Overview of VirtualZ’s Application Modernization Solution In today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, many organizations are seeking to modernize their infrastructure while reducing reliance on legacy systems. VirtualZ’s Application Modernization solution is...
Simplify Mainframe Report Migration with VirtualZ
Unlocking Efficiency with VirtualZ™ Solutions As enterprises increasingly adopt hybrid cloud environments, the migration of legacy reports from mainframe systems has become a critical challenge. Many organizations still rely on outdated reporting systems, which...
Transforming Hybrid Mainframe Data Access with VirtualZ Lozen and AWS
In this blog, we discuss what a data store is, some common use cases, and how VirtualZ’s suite of products can power hybrid cloud applications.
How VirtualZ Can Support Your Conversational AI Solutions
Introduction When ChatGPT launched last year, it revitalized the world’s interest in artificial intelligence (AI). The last time people were this excited about AI was in 2016 – 2017. Back then, people were impressed with the ability of AI to understand conversations...
AI-Powered Application Modernization: Trends, Challenges, and the Key to Success
The Role of AI in Application Modernization As enterprises embrace digital transformation, AI is reshaping application modernization by automating complex tasks, optimizing cloud migrations, and enhancing operational efficiency. Organizations are leveraging AI-driven...
VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud
Unlock Google Cloud with Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™ In an era where digital transformation is key to business success, effective integration between on-premises mainframe environments and cloud platforms is essential. VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud provide...
Top Trends in Mainframe Modernization for 2025
How VirtualZ Helps You Stay Ahead As enterprises continue modernizing their IT landscapes, IBM Z mainframes remain mission-critical for high-volume transactions, secure data management, and business continuity. However, modern IT demands require seamless integration...
Driving Energy-Efficient Mainframe Strategies
Sustainability and Green IT In an era where sustainability is a top priority for organizations worldwide, the IT industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Mainframes, known for their reliability and performance, are also significant...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Edge Computing
As organizations seek to process data closer to its source, mainframes are being integrated with edge computing to enable real-time analytics and decision-making. By bridging mainframes with edge environments, enterprises can achieve faster processing speeds, reduce...
Modernizing Legacy Code: Enabling Digital Transformation
In the era of digital transformation, organizations are modernizing their legacy code to stay competitive and agile. However, even after modernizing these applications, many still need access to critical mainframe data. Traditional methods like ETL (Extract,...
Microservices and API-Driven Architectures
Enabling Mainframe Modernization with VirtualZ The shift from monolithic applications to microservices is revolutionizing how organizations build, deploy, and scale their IT systems. Microservices and API-driven architectures offer unparalleled flexibility,...
Bridging the Mainframe Skills Gap with VirtualZ
As enterprises modernize their IT ecosystems, they face a growing challenge: the mainframe skills gap. With many experienced professionals retiring and fewer new professionals trained in mainframe technologies, organizations must invest in upskilling, automation, and...
Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization
How VirtualZ Enables Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization As organizations strive to modernize their mainframe environments, open-source tools are becoming a key component of their strategy. By leveraging open-source solutions, enterprises can reduce...
2025 Objectives for Analytics and Business Intelligence Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For analytics and business intelligence (BI) professionals, 2025 is a make-or-break year. Businesses are demanding faster, more accurate insights to drive decision-making, and AI-driven analytics are becoming the norm. But if you’re still...
2025 Objectives for Cybersecurity Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For cybersecurity professionals tasked with securing hybrid IT environments, 2025 is a defining year. The need for real-time visibility, seamless integration, and robust data governance has never been more critical. Yet, many organizations...
2025 Objectives for Data Warehouse Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait The clock is ticking. For data warehouse professionals in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is not just another year — it’s a deadline. Businesses are demanding faster insights, AI-driven decision-making, and seamless data integration. The...
2025 Objectives for Storage Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For storage professionals managing hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for scalable, cost-effective, and secure storage solutions is higher than ever, yet many organizations remain tied to outdated DASD (Direct...
2025 Goals for Application Executives
Modernizing IBM Z for the Future For application executives overseeing mission-critical workloads in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a defining year. The pressure to modernize applications and deliver innovative digital solutions has never been greater. At the same...
2025 Objectives for AI and ML Executives
Why There’s No Time to Wait For AI and ML executives tasked with driving innovation and modernization, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for real-time data access, seamless integration, and cost-effective AI/ML workflows has never been more urgent. Yet, many...
Top 2025 Initiatives for Data Professionals
VirtualZ as the One-Stop Shop for Hybrid Cloud Data Access For data professionals working in organizations that run their business on hybrid cloud infrastructures, accessing and leveraging mainframe and cloud data has historically been a complex and costly challenge....
VirtualZ Solutions for AWS
Simplify Mainframe Integration with AWS Organizations around the world are harnessing the power of cloud computing to modernize their data management and application architectures. VirtualZ™ Solutions for AWS offer cutting-edge solutions that facilitate simplified,...
The Power of No-Code Innovation: How SIMBYM and VirtualZ Enable Seamless Application Modernization
Application modernization is a critical priority for enterprises striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Businesses are actively seeking efficient ways to modernize legacy applications, migrate workloads to the cloud, and harness...
Mainframe Storage in the Cloud for Pennies on the Dollar
In the evolving world of mainframe computing, agility and cost-effectiveness are becoming paramount. Traditional storage solutions often fail to keep up with the demands of modern enterprises, leading to challenges like vendor lock-in, high operational costs, and...
Bridging Mainframes and GitHub: Modern DevOps Without Disruption
Mainframe systems have long been the backbone of enterprise IT, but as businesses embrace DevOps and modern development practices, integrating mainframes with platforms like GitHub has become a challenge. VirtualZ’s Zaac™ software is redefining mainframe DevOps by...
Enabling GitHub Copilot and AI-Driven Application Modernization
As enterprises embrace AI to modernize applications, GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered tools are transforming how developers write, refactor, and migrate code. AI is playing a crucial role in application modernization by automating code generation, optimizing cloud...
VirtualZ Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Unlock Microsoft Azure with Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac As organizations embark on their digital transformation journeys, the seamless integration of on-premises mainframe environments with cloud platforms becomes increasingly vital. VirtualZ™ Solutions for Azure...
Mainframe Decommissioning: Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges
For decades, the IBM Z platform has been synonymous with enterprise-grade reliability, scalability, and performance. Mainframes have powered some of the world’s most critical systems, from financial institutions to government agencies. Yet, organizations are...
VirtualZ Solutions for Simplified Data Governance and Compliance
Simplify Compliance: Secure Data Access and Management for Modern Enterprises At VirtualZ™, we understand that as organizations evolve their data-sharing architecture (especially with the integration of modern infrastructures like cloud and SaaS), security challenges...
VirtualZ’s Mainframe Data for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery Solution
Safeguarding Critical Information with Zaac™ Incorporating mainframe data into business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) strategies is essential to safeguard vital information against unforeseen disruptions. Our new Mainframe Data for Business Continuity and...
VirtualZ Solutions for IBM Cloud
Unlocking the Power of IBM Cloud with Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac For organizations operating on IBM Z mainframes, the integration with IBM Cloud offers unique advantages, yet presents several challenges. That’s where VirtualZ™ Solutions for IBM Cloud comes in....
Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration with VirtualZ™
Modernizing Your Data Storage In an era where digital transformation is paramount, many organizations are faced with the challenge of managing legacy data stored on outdated tape systems. Leveraging the features of Zaac™, VirtualZ’s Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration...
Streamlining Application Modernization with VirtualZ™
Overview of VirtualZ’s Application Modernization Solution In today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, many organizations are seeking to modernize their infrastructure while reducing reliance on legacy systems. VirtualZ’s Application Modernization solution is...
Instant Mainframe Storage
Connect Mainframe Applications to Cloud Storage, Out of the Box As companies increasingly turn to hybrid cloud environments to enhance their data management strategies, the need for efficient and cost-effective storage solutions has never been greater. Enter the...
Zaac + Encryption
Zaac™ is the first-ever software solution designed to connect mainframe applications to cloud and SAN storage. It works with existing mainframe security and applications — and requires no changes to existing mainframe applications or software. You can use Zaac to...
Simple Solutions for Complex Storage Needs
Efficient and cost-effective storage solutions are paramount in the mainframe ecosystem. Enter Zaac™, a game-changing solution designed to significantly reduce the cost of mainframe storage by connecting mainframe to on-demand storage in the cloud and SAN storage....
Zaac™ Use Cases
The Patented, Effortless Solution for Mainframe Storage In this blog, we explore some of the key Zaac use cases. Zaac is the only solution that supports both virtual disk and virtual tape out of the box, enabling organizations to replace physical storage with...
PropelZ Case Study: From Installation to Operation in 24 Hours
At VirtualZ™, we take pride in creating software solutions that are not only innovative but also user-friendly and efficient. PropelZ™, our no-code data integration software, exemplifies this commitment by streamlining the process of extracting, transforming, and...
AI-Powered Application Modernization: Trends, Challenges, and the Key to Success
The Role of AI in Application Modernization As enterprises embrace digital transformation, AI is reshaping application modernization by automating complex tasks, optimizing cloud migrations, and enhancing operational efficiency. Organizations are leveraging AI-driven...
VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud
Unlock Google Cloud with Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™ In an era where digital transformation is key to business success, effective integration between on-premises mainframe environments and cloud platforms is essential. VirtualZ Solutions for Google Cloud provide...
Top Trends in Mainframe Modernization for 2025
How VirtualZ Helps You Stay Ahead As enterprises continue modernizing their IT landscapes, IBM Z mainframes remain mission-critical for high-volume transactions, secure data management, and business continuity. However, modern IT demands require seamless integration...
Unlocking IMS Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running IBM IMS databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Driving Energy-Efficient Mainframe Strategies
Sustainability and Green IT In an era where sustainability is a top priority for organizations worldwide, the IT industry is under increasing pressure to reduce its environmental impact. Mainframes, known for their reliability and performance, are also significant...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Edge Computing
As organizations seek to process data closer to its source, mainframes are being integrated with edge computing to enable real-time analytics and decision-making. By bridging mainframes with edge environments, enterprises can achieve faster processing speeds, reduce...
Modernizing Legacy Code: Enabling Digital Transformation
In the era of digital transformation, organizations are modernizing their legacy code to stay competitive and agile. However, even after modernizing these applications, many still need access to critical mainframe data. Traditional methods like ETL (Extract,...
Microservices and API-Driven Architectures
Enabling Mainframe Modernization with VirtualZ The shift from monolithic applications to microservices is revolutionizing how organizations build, deploy, and scale their IT systems. Microservices and API-driven architectures offer unparalleled flexibility,...
Bridging the Mainframe Skills Gap with VirtualZ
As enterprises modernize their IT ecosystems, they face a growing challenge: the mainframe skills gap. With many experienced professionals retiring and fewer new professionals trained in mainframe technologies, organizations must invest in upskilling, automation, and...
Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization
How VirtualZ Enables Open Source Adoption for Mainframe Modernization As organizations strive to modernize their mainframe environments, open-source tools are becoming a key component of their strategy. By leveraging open-source solutions, enterprises can reduce...
2025 Objectives for Analytics and Business Intelligence Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For analytics and business intelligence (BI) professionals, 2025 is a make-or-break year. Businesses are demanding faster, more accurate insights to drive decision-making, and AI-driven analytics are becoming the norm. But if you’re still...
2025 Objectives for Cybersecurity Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For cybersecurity professionals tasked with securing hybrid IT environments, 2025 is a defining year. The need for real-time visibility, seamless integration, and robust data governance has never been more critical. Yet, many organizations...
2025 Objectives for Data Warehouse Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait The clock is ticking. For data warehouse professionals in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is not just another year — it’s a deadline. Businesses are demanding faster insights, AI-driven decision-making, and seamless data integration. The...
2025 Objectives for Storage Professionals
Why There’s No Time to Wait For storage professionals managing hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for scalable, cost-effective, and secure storage solutions is higher than ever, yet many organizations remain tied to outdated DASD (Direct...
2025 Goals for Application Executives
Modernizing IBM Z for the Future For application executives overseeing mission-critical workloads in hybrid-cloud environments, 2025 is a defining year. The pressure to modernize applications and deliver innovative digital solutions has never been greater. At the same...
2025 Objectives for AI and ML Executives
Why There’s No Time to Wait For AI and ML executives tasked with driving innovation and modernization, 2025 is a pivotal year. The demand for real-time data access, seamless integration, and cost-effective AI/ML workflows has never been more urgent. Yet, many...
Top 2025 Initiatives for Data Professionals
VirtualZ as the One-Stop Shop for Hybrid Cloud Data Access For data professionals working in organizations that run their business on hybrid cloud infrastructures, accessing and leveraging mainframe and cloud data has historically been a complex and costly challenge....
Unlocking DB2 Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running IBM DB2 databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Unlocking the Power of Mainframe Data with Power BI Using PropelZ™
In today’s fast-paced business environment, the ability to access and analyze data in real time is crucial for informed decision-making. For organizations that rely on IBM Z mainframes, this can often present significant challenges. Moving data from mainframe...
VirtualZ Solutions for AWS
Simplify Mainframe Integration with AWS Organizations around the world are harnessing the power of cloud computing to modernize their data management and application architectures. VirtualZ™ Solutions for AWS offer cutting-edge solutions that facilitate simplified,...
Bridging the Observability Gap Between Mainframes and Modern Monitoring
Unlocking Mainframe Observability with OpenTelemetry and PropelZ™ In today’s hybrid IT environments, observability is critical for ensuring system performance, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing resources. OpenTelemetry (OTel) has emerged as the industry standard...
The Power of No-Code Innovation: How SIMBYM and VirtualZ Enable Seamless Application Modernization
Application modernization is a critical priority for enterprises striving to remain competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape. Businesses are actively seeking efficient ways to modernize legacy applications, migrate workloads to the cloud, and harness...
Unlocking Datacom Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running Datacom databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Next-Gen Solutions for Mainframe Log Management with PropelZ™
Streamlined Mainframe Console Message Integration In today's hybrid IT environments, managing and consolidating system logs from diverse platforms has become critical. Whether it's cloud-based Linux servers or on-premises mainframes, IT teams need a unified, efficient...
How VirtualZ Enables a Smooth Migration to CockroachDB
Migrating mainframe workloads to CockroachDB is not just about data movement—it requires intelligent transformation, seamless integration, and real-time access. VirtualZ Computing’s patented technology enables a smooth migration to CockroachDB, eliminating complexity...
Unlocking IDMS Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running IDMS databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing costs. PropelZ...
Seamless Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration with VirtualZ™
Unlocking the Power of Modern Data Strategies As businesses continue to embrace digital transformation, integrating legacy data into modern cloud platforms has become increasingly crucial. VirtualZ’s Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration solution is specifically...
Unlocking Informix Data for Modernization
How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding For enterprises running Informix databases, integrating data into cloud, AI, and analytics platforms has traditionally required complex ETL processes and custom coding — slowing down modernization and increasing...
Simplify Your Data Lakes and Warehouses
In today’s digital world, data is one of the most valuable assets for businesses. To harness its full potential, organizations are increasingly turning to modern data architectures such as data lakes and data warehouses. These platforms allow businesses to store,...
Effortless SMF Data Integration for the Cloud Era
A Paradigm Shift in SMF Data Handling with PropelZ™ SMF (System Management Facility) data is the lifeblood of IBM Z mainframes, capturing a wealth of audit trails, performance metrics, and security logs. Yet for many organizations, managing and leveraging this vast...
Seamless Mainframe Log Integration for Exabeam
Enhanced Threat Detection and Instant Insights with PropelZ™ In today’s hybrid IT environments, where mainframes, cloud, and distributed systems must work together seamlessly, unified log management is critical for security, compliance, and operational visibility....
Enabling GitHub Copilot and AI-Driven Application Modernization
As enterprises embrace AI to modernize applications, GitHub Copilot and other AI-powered tools are transforming how developers write, refactor, and migrate code. AI is playing a crucial role in application modernization by automating code generation, optimizing cloud...
Seamless Mainframe Log Integration with Elastic
Enhanced Visibility Without Complexity In today’s hybrid IT environments, where mainframes, cloud, and distributed systems must work seamlessly together, achieving unified log management is critical. Mainframes generate vast amounts of console messages, event logs,...
Streamlining VSAM to Adabas Conversion
Make VSAM Data Instantly Available to Adabas with PropelZ™ In today’s fast-paced digital environment, data is the backbone of business innovation. Organizations running on mainframe systems often face the challenge of modernizing their data infrastructure to meet the...
Mainframe Data Integration for MongoDB
Connect Mainframe Data to MongoDB Without ETL or Complexity As enterprises embrace modern database solutions like MongoDB, they face a critical challenge: how to integrate legacy mainframe data with modern, scalable, and flexible NoSQL databases. Many organizations...
Seamless Mainframe Data Integration for Bloop Applications
From Legacy to Cloud: AI-Driven Code Modernization with Bloop and Seamless Mainframe Data Access with VirtualZ As enterprises accelerate their application modernization efforts, AI-driven tools like Bloop are transforming how organizations analyze, refactor, and...
Unlocking the Power of Mainframe Console Messages with PropelZ™
Mainframes are the workhorses of enterprise IT, powering mission-critical applications and generating enormous amounts of data daily. This data includes console messages and system logs, vital for understanding the health and performance of these systems. Yet,...
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Splunk
In today’s interconnected IT environments, mainframes remain a cornerstone of enterprise computing. However, integrating mainframe logs with modern log management platforms like Splunk often feels like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Traditional...
VirtualZ Solutions for Microsoft Azure
Unlock Microsoft Azure with Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac As organizations embark on their digital transformation journeys, the seamless integration of on-premises mainframe environments with cloud platforms becomes increasingly vital. VirtualZ™ Solutions for Azure...
Mainframe Decommissioning: Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges
For decades, the IBM Z platform has been synonymous with enterprise-grade reliability, scalability, and performance. Mainframes have powered some of the world’s most critical systems, from financial institutions to government agencies. Yet, organizations are...
Integrating Mainframe Data with Tableau: A No-Code Solution for Real-Time Insights
Seamless Access to Mainframe Data Directly in Tableau In today’s data-driven world, organizations leveraging IBM Z mainframes often face significant challenges when trying to access and visualize their critical business data in modern analytics tools like Tableau. The...
Streamlining VSAM to Db2 Conversions
Organizations are increasingly seeking ways to share valuable mainframe data in open formats without sacrificing integrity or performance. One common challenge they face is making VSAM (Virtual Storage Access Method) data accessible to SQL-based applications, such as...
Accessing Mainframe Data for Databricks: Empowering Enhanced Analytics
Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data into Databricks for Powerful Insights and Real-Time Processing In today’s data-driven world, organizations are continuously seeking ways to leverage their vast reservoirs of information for better insights and decision-making. Many...
Streamlining Mainframe Data Access for Data Lakes
VirtualZ’s Mainframe Data Access for Data Lakes Solution In today’s data-driven world, businesses must harness their mainframe data effectively to remain competitive. VirtualZ™’s Mainframe Data Access for Data Lakes solution simplifies this process, allowing...