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 costs. PropelZ changes that. PropelZ unlocks DB2 data for your modernization efforts by providing a simple, no-code way to move DB2 data from the mainframe to any cloud or analytics platform — without ETL, manual coding, or failed connectors.
The Challenge: DB2 Data Access for Modernization
DB2 databases power mission-critical workloads across industries, but organizations struggle with:
- Lack of Native DB2-to-Cloud Connectivity: Moving DB2 data to Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, and other platforms often requires extensive custom scripts.
- Failure of Existing Connectors: Many third-party DB2 connectors fail to deliver reliable data extraction, leading to abandoned projects.
- Dependence on ETL and Manual Coding: Traditional approaches require time-consuming, costly development work to extract, format, and transfer data.
How PropelZ Solves the DB2 Data Challenge
PropelZ eliminates these roadblocks by providing a simple, no-code way to move DB2 data from the mainframe to any cloud or analytics platform, without ETL, manual coding, or failed connectors. Here’s how it works:
- Extract DB2 Data Seamlessly: PropelZ leverages standard IBM DB2 utilities to extract data in the required format, eliminating the need for custom coding.
- Apply Copybooks for Data Transformation: PropelZ reads COBOL copybooks to automatically interpret DB2 records, ensuring seamless data transformation.
- Stream Data to Any Cloud Destination: DB2 data can be pushed directly to Databricks, Google BigQuery, AWS, Snowflake, or any cloud analytics platform.
Why This Matters
- No More Failed Connectors: Unlike third-party connectors that struggle with DB2, PropelZ works out of the box using standard DB2 utilities.
- Eliminates ETL and Middleware: PropelZ removes the need for complex ETL pipelines, reducing infrastructure costs and operational complexity.
- Accelerates AI and Analytics: PropelZ ensures DB2 data access, enabling faster AI-driven insights and cloud-based analytics.
The Bottom Line: DB2 to Cloud, Without the Hassle
For organizations looking to modernize DB2 data access, PropelZ provides the fastest, most reliable path to cloud, AI, and analytics — without failed connectors, ETL headaches, or custom coding.
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