Overview
As organizations modernize their IT infrastructures, the need to integrate mainframe data into contemporary applications becomes paramount.
Lozen™ offers a powerful solution that provides real-time, read-write access to IBM Z mainframe data, enabling smooth integration with various platforms, including TIBCO Cloud Integration.
With the Lozen OpenAPI Connector, businesses can effortlessly leverage their mainframe data, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
What is TIBCO Cloud Integration?
TIBCO Cloud Integration is a comprehensive platform that allows users to connect applications, data, and processes across on-premises and cloud environments.
It features a user-friendly interface that enables users to design, deploy, and manage integration workflows with minimal coding. By simplifying complex integrations, TIBCO Cloud Integration empowers businesses to create scalable solutions for internal processes and business-to-business (B2B) scenarios.
What is OpenAPI?
OpenAPI is an open standard for defining APIs, which facilitates the seamless integration of services from various providers.
By adhering to this standard, Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector allows users to access mainframe data, such as VSAM files, from any OpenAPI-compliant application, including TIBCO Cloud Integration. This integration allows applications to interact with mainframe data using familiar OpenAPI constructs, eliminating the need for custom coding.
Integration Details
With TIBCO Cloud Integration, users can create automated workflows that connect data from multiple sources, including databases, cloud applications, and now, mainframe data through the Lozen OpenAPI Connector.
This integration enables users to embed steps in their workflows that read or update mainframe datasets as seamlessly as they do with other data sources. The approach is declarative and requires no custom coding; users simply configure the OpenAPI object to connect to the desired Lozen server.
Key Features of Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector
- Seamless Integration: Easily access mainframe data from TIBCO Cloud Integration workflows without custom coding.
- Real-Time Access: Automate workflows that require immediate interaction with mainframe datasets.
- Declarative Configuration: Simplified setup through an intuitive interface.
Step-by-Step Process for Configuring Lozen with TIBCO Cloud Integration
- Setup Lozen: Install the Lozen OpenAPI Connector and configure the connection to your IBM Z environment.
- Define OpenAPI Objects: Create OpenAPI objects representing the mainframe data you wish to access, ensuring compliance with the OpenAPI specification.
- Embed OpenAPI Calls in TIBCO Workflows: Utilize the TIBCO Cloud Integration design environment to embed OpenAPI calls into your workflows, allowing for reading and writing mainframe data.
- Test and Monitor: Run and monitor your TIBCO workflows to ensure data is accurately retrieved from and written to the mainframe.
Additional Lozen Capabilities
In addition to basic integration, Lozen offers advanced features, including:
- On-Demand Data Access: Quickly retrieve and update mainframe data as needed.
- Broad Compatibility: Lozen supports various application environments, providing flexibility for integration with different systems.
- Comprehensive Data Handling: Automate complex data transformations to ensure compatibility with modern applications.
Benefits of Using Lozen for TIBCO Cloud Integration
- No-Code Simplicity: Lozen’s no-code interface simplifies the integration process, allowing teams to focus on building workflows rather than managing data pipelines.
- Efficiency: Automated workflows significantly reduce the time it takes to access and manipulate mainframe data, speeding up business processes.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Minimizing manual coding and complex data migrations helps organizations save on development and operational costs.
- Real-Time Insights: Seamless data access enables organizations to leverage real-time information from their mainframe systems, enhancing decision-making.
Conclusion
Lozen transforms how organizations access and integrate mainframe data within TIBCO Cloud Integration, enabling automation and real-time insights without the complexity of traditional data management.
By providing a straightforward, no-code solution for accessing VSAM and other mainframe datasets, Lozen empowers organizations to modernize their workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
If your organization is seeking a scalable, efficient solution for integrating mainframe data with TIBCO Cloud Integration, look no further than Lozen. This revolutionary connector provides a robust framework for unlocking the value of your mainframe data in today’s cloud-driven landscape.
