PropelZ — our no-code ELT engine for moving enterprise data to the cloud and modern databases — is now available on VSEn from 21CS. That means organizations running VSEn can land operational data where teams need it (analytics platforms, data lakes, SIEM tools, AI pipelines, etc.) with a lightweight install and the same JDBC-based targets you already know.
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Why VSEn, Why Now?
PropelZ began life on IBM Z (z/OS), where it reliably moves mainframe data into cloud and distributed targets with point-and-click simplicity. But as we talked with customers and partners, one theme kept surfacing: the same “move data where it’s needed” problem exists beyond z/OS — especially for organizations running VSEn, 21CS’s modern continuation of IBM z/VSE.
From our internal design discussions:
- Customers want to run the data mover where the data lives to avoid unnecessary hops and to minimize mainframe capacity usage.
- Many environments (VSEn, IBM i, UNIX, Linux, Windows, macOS, VM-based systems) already have a Java runtime, which lets us deliver a consistent PropelZ experience across platforms.
- Packaging for non-Z platforms also unlocks simpler distribution options and marketplace delivery models.
The result is straightforward: the PropelZ engine now runs anywhere you have Java, including VSEn.
A Brief History: VSE → VSEn (From 21CS)
VSE has powered mission-critical workloads for decades with the reliability the IBM Z ecosystem is known for. In 2021, 21CS (21st Century Software) acquired source code rights to continue that lineage under VSEn — a path that both protects prior investments and provides a forward-looking roadmap.
“INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF VSEn:
Our first version of the VSE operating system (OS) enters the market under the name: VSEn V6.3. VSEn is designed to offer non-disruptive compatibility with previous versions of IBM z/VSE (which serves as the basis for VSEn V6.3), leveraging the source code license agreement the company completed on June 1, 2021. VSEn V6.3 also addresses fixes and features that have been to IBM z/VSE 6.2 through September 2023, along with the newest releases of the TCP/IP stacks and installation enhancements.” — 21CS
That continuity matters: teams can keep running trusted workloads while opening the door to cloud analytics, observability, and AI — without re-platforming.
How PropelZ for VSEn Powers Modernization
PropelZ is a no-code ELT tool built to extract enterprise data, land it in JDBC-compatible targets, and let downstream platforms handle transform and analyze. On VSEn, that means you can:
- Feed analytics and BI on platforms like Snowflake, BigQuery, Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and more.
- Stream operational data to observability and security tools, including Splunk and Elastic, for compliance and monitoring.
- Share data with external and internal apps quickly, with repeatable pipelines and minimal ops work.
- Adopt hybrid-cloud patterns at your pace — keep systems of record on VSEn while activating governed copies elsewhere.
Supported Platforms Today
PropelZ now runs on the following, giving you one tool from mainframe to cloud to desktop:
- IBM Z (z/OS): Full support for mainframe files (e.g., VSAM and sequential); zIIP-eligible
- IBM VSE / VSEn (21CS)
- IBM i (AS/400)
- UNIX
- Linux
- Windows
- macOS
- VM-based systems
- Any Java-enabled environment
Next Steps
If you run VSEn and want fast, low-friction data movement to modern targets, we’d love to set up a short briefing and a hands-on proof of value. Most teams are up and moving data in days, not months.
- Schedule a PropelZ briefing.
- Watch a demo of PropelZ.
- Watch the webinar.
- Try PropelZ.
Learn More
- Visit our Customer Briefing Center.
- Review all VirtualZ Use Cases, Thought Leadership papers, and Solution Briefs.
- Explore our YouTube channel, podcasts, and blog.
- Still have questions? Contact us.
