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 collaboration tools to bridge the gap. VirtualZ Computing offers innovative solutions that simplify mainframe operations, bridging the mainframe skills gap by making it easier for both seasoned experts and new professionals to manage mainframe environments effectively.
PropelZ: Simplifying Data Access for a New Generation
PropelZ™ streamlines mainframe data access, enabling IT teams to work more efficiently with modern tools and platforms. It addresses the skills gap by:
Key Benefits of PropelZ:
- No-Code Data Integration: PropelZ eliminates the need for complex mainframe programming, reducing the learning curve for new employees. This allows organizations to onboard developers with modern skill sets (e.g., Python, Java, or cloud expertise) and quickly integrate them into mainframe workflows.
- Enhanced Collaboration: By providing a unified interface for mainframe and cloud-native teams, PropelZ fosters collaboration across diverse skill sets. Mainframe experts can focus on core operations, while modern developers can leverage their expertise in analytics, AI, and cloud platforms.
- Automated Workflows: PropelZ automates repetitive tasks like data extraction and transformation, freeing up professionals to focus on strategic initiatives. This reduces dependency on specialized mainframe skills and accelerates workforce productivity.
Zaac: Modernizing Storage for Workforce Efficiency
Zaac™ improves workforce productivity by simplifying mainframe storage management. It bridges the skills gap by:
Key Features of Zaac:
- Cloud-Native Storage Solutions: Zaac allows IT teams to manage mainframe storage without requiring deep mainframe expertise. By integrating with cloud storage platforms, it enables professionals with cloud skills to contribute to mainframe operations.
- Automated Data Lifecycle Management: Zaac automates data archiving, tiering, and retrieval, reducing the need for manual intervention. This minimizes operational complexity and allows teams to focus on higher-value tasks.
- Scalable Storage Solutions: Zaac supports workforce agility by enabling on-demand access to mainframe data. This scalability ensures that teams can adapt to changing business needs without requiring extensive retraining.
Lozen: Empowering Workforce Transformation with Real-Time Data Access
Lozen™ enables real-time access to mainframe data, fostering a more agile and skilled workforce. It addresses the skills gap by:
Key Capabilities of Lozen:
- API-Driven Access: Lozen provides API-driven access to mainframe data, allowing developers with cloud and modern application expertise to interact with mainframe systems effortlessly. This eliminates the need for deep COBOL or Assembler knowledge, making mainframe data accessible to a broader range of professionals.
- Security and Compliance Controls: Lozen ensures that upskilling efforts align with enterprise security requirements. Its policy-based access controls allow organizations to train new employees without compromising data security or compliance.
- Seamless Integration with Modern Platforms: Lozen integrates mainframe data with modern platforms like Databricks, Snowflake, and Apache Spark. This helps organizations future-proof their workforce by enabling professionals to work with mainframe data in familiar, modern environments.
The Future of Workforce Transformation with VirtualZ
By leveraging PropelZ, Zaac, and Lozen, enterprises can empower their workforce with the tools and skills needed to manage and innovate within mainframe environments. These solutions bridge the mainframe skills gap by:
- Reducing Complexity: VirtualZ’s no-code and API-driven solutions simplify mainframe operations, making it easier for professionals of all experience levels to contribute effectively.
- Enhancing Collaboration: VirtualZ fosters collaboration between mainframe experts and modern developers, creating a unified IT ecosystem that leverages the strengths of both teams.
- Enabling Upskilling: VirtualZ’s tools allow organizations to upskill their workforce by providing intuitive, modern interfaces for accessing and managing mainframe data.
Ready to Transform Your Workforce?
The mainframe skills gap doesn’t have to be a barrier to modernization. With VirtualZ, you can empower your workforce to embrace the future of mainframe technology while reducing complexity and costs.
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