Trusted Leadership Meets Breakthrough Data Access Innovation
Enterprise modernization rarely fails because of infrastructure. It stalls because of data access.
In hybrid environments, organizations must connect legacy platforms — including mainframe systems and complex data structures — to modern databases, analytics platforms, and AI initiatives. Doing that securely, efficiently, and without operational disruption is where the real challenge begins.
That’s why VirtualZ partnered with Progress Software.
In our recent joint webinar, we shared how trusted enterprise connectivity and next-generation data innovation come together to solve one of today’s most pressing enterprise challenges: unlocking legacy data for modern use.
Why Partnership Matters in Enterprise Data Access
When VirtualZ was building PropelZ™, our no-code data movement platform, we needed more than a technology component. We needed a partner that would innovate alongside us.
As Dustin Froyum shared during the session, Progress worked with us deeply from the beginning:
- Participating in architectural integration discussions
- Supporting technical implementation at every stage
- Providing flexibility in commercial models during launch and growth
- Staying engaged through customer implementations and renewals
For customers, this level of collaboration translates into stability, responsiveness, and long-term reliability.
Enterprise teams don’t just evaluate features. They evaluate ecosystems.
From Complex Legacy Structures to Modern Data Platforms
During the webinar, Vince Re walked through how PropelZ transforms complex legacy data structures — including mainframe VSAM files and other traditional formats — into modern, SQL-ready rows and columns consumable by platforms such as SQL Server, Snowflake, and other cloud databases.
A key design principle: openness.
PropelZ is built to support diverse inputs and diverse targets. Customers approach us with varied use cases:
- Moving VSAM data to SQL databases
- Feeding analytics and AI workloads
- Supporting cloud modernization initiatives
- Enabling hybrid database synchronization
Rather than forcing rigid pipelines, the architecture remains flexible and platform-agnostic.
Performance as a Differentiator
One of the strongest themes discussed was performance.
By leveraging Progress DataDirect JDBC drivers within the PropelZ platform, we achieve high-throughput, production-grade data access. Performance is not just about speed — it’s about reliability under enterprise workloads.
For customers, this means:
- Scalable integrations
- Consistent query performance
- Reduced friction when connecting to modern targets
- Confidence in mission-critical environments
Performance at the connectivity layer enables innovation at the business layer.
Customer Convenience and Simplicity
Another major benefit discussed in the webinar was implementation simplicity.
While PropelZ can integrate with any JDBC driver, the ability to package Progress’s connectivity portfolio directly within our solution creates an out-of-the-box experience. Customers don’t need to assemble multiple components or manage complex dependencies.
This reduces:
- Deployment friction
- Custom scripting
- Operational overhead
- Ongoing integration maintenance
In hybrid IT environments, simplicity is not a luxury — it’s a strategic advantage.
Solving the Right Problem
Hybrid modernization isn’t about replacing everything. It’s about enabling trusted data access across environments without destabilizing the systems that already work.
Together, Progress and VirtualZ help customers:
- Transform legacy data structures for modern consumption
- Maintain governance and operational continuity
- Improve performance and scalability
- Simplify enterprise integration
Trusted enterprise leadership meets breakthrough data innovation — and customers benefit from both.
Next Steps
- Watch the joint webinar.
- Schedule a PropelZ briefing.
- Watch a demo of PropelZ.
- 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.
