How PropelZ™ Eliminates ETL and Custom Coding
For enterprises running IBM IMS 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 IMS data for your modernization efforts by providing a simple, no-code way to move IMS data from the mainframe to any cloud or analytics platform — without ETL, manual coding, or failed connectors.
The Challenge: IMS Data Access for Modernization
IMS databases power mission-critical workloads across industries, but organizations struggle with:
- Lack of Native IMS-to-Cloud Connectivity: Moving IMS data to Databricks, BigQuery, Snowflake, and other platforms often requires extensive custom scripts.
- Failure of Existing Connectors: Many third-party IMS 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 IMS Data Challenge
PropelZ eliminates these roadblocks by providing a simple, no-code way to move IMS data from the mainframe to any cloud or analytics platform, without ETL, manual coding, or failed connectors. Here’s how it works:
- Extract IMS Data Seamlessly: PropelZ leverages standard IBM IMS 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 IMS records, ensuring seamless data transformation.
- Stream Data to Any Cloud Destination: IMS 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 IMS, PropelZ works out of the box using standard IMS 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 IMS data access, enabling faster AI-driven insights and cloud-based analytics.
Real-World Example: Replacing a Failed IMS Connector
A major enterprise attempted to use a third-party IMS connector to move IMS data to a data lakehouse. The solution failed to support IMS, forcing them to abandon their efforts.
With PropelZ, they can:
- Extract IMS data using native IMS utilities.
- Automate the transformation process with COBOL copybooks.
- Seamlessly push IMS data to their data lakehouse — without ETL.
The Bottom Line: IMS to Cloud, Without the Hassle
For organizations looking to modernize IMS 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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