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 changes that. PropelZ unlocks IDMS data for your modernization efforts by providing a simple, no-code way to move IDMS data from the mainframe to any cloud or analytics platform — without ETL, manual coding, or failed connectors.

The Challenge: IDMS Data Access for Modernization

IDMS databases power mission-critical workloads across industries, but organizations struggle with:

Lack of Native IDMS-to-Cloud Connectivity: Moving IDMS data to Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, and other platforms often requires extensive custom scripts.

Failure of Existing Connectors: Many third-party IDMS 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 IDMS Data Challenge

PropelZ eliminates these roadblocks by providing a simple, no-code way to move IDMS data from the mainframe to any cloud or analytics platform, without ETL, manual coding, or failed connectors. Here’s how it works:

Extract IDMS Data Seamlessly: PropelZ leverages standard utilities to extract data in the required format, eliminating the need for custom coding.

Apply Schema Mapping for Data Transformation: PropelZ interprets IDMS records and structures, ensuring seamless data transformation for modern platforms.

Stream Data to Any Cloud Destination: IDMS 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 IDMS, PropelZ works out of the box using standard IDMS 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 access to IDMS data, enabling faster AI-driven insights and cloud-based analytics.

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