Real-Time, Secure Data Integration for Oracle Cloud
In the fast-paced world of digital transformation, integrating mainframe data into modern applications has become vital for organizations looking to stay competitive. For Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) customers seeking effortless real-time, read-write access to IBM Z mainframe data, VirtualZ offers a new solution, Mainframe Data Access for Oracle Integration Cloud. Based on Lozen™ and the Lozen OpenAPI Connector, businesses can use this solution to effectively leverage their mainframe data, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
What is Oracle Integration Cloud?
Oracle Integration Cloud (OIC) is a comprehensive integration platform designed to connect applications, data, and processes across both on-premises and cloud environments. OIC empowers users to design, manage, and optimize integrations using a user-friendly interface and a rich library of pre-built connectors. The platform simplifies complex integrations, allowing businesses to create scalable solutions for internal processes, partner collaboration, and B2B scenarios.
What is OpenAPI?
OpenAPI is an open standard for defining APIs, facilitating the integration of services from various providers. Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector adheres to this standard, allowing users to access mainframe data, including VSAM files, from any OpenAPI-compliant application, such as Oracle Integration Cloud. This compliance enables seamless interaction with mainframe data using familiar OpenAPI constructs, removing the need for custom coding.
Integration Details
With Oracle Integration Cloud, 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 allows users to embed steps in their workflows that read or update mainframe datasets as easily as they would with other data sources. The approach is entirely 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: Effortlessly access mainframe data from Oracle Integration Cloud 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 Oracle Integration Cloud
- 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 OIC Workflows: Utilize the Oracle Integration Cloud design environment to incorporate OpenAPI calls into your workflows for reading and writing mainframe data.
- Test and Monitor: Execute and monitor your OIC workflows to ensure data is accurately retrieved from and written to the mainframe.
Additional Lozen Capabilities
Beyond 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 Oracle Integration Cloud
- 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 required to access and manipulate mainframe data, accelerating 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 Oracle Integration Cloud, enabling automation and real-time insights without the complexities 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 improve operational efficiency.
If your organization seeks a scalable, efficient solution for integrating mainframe data with Oracle Integration Cloud, look no further than Lozen. This revolutionary connector offers a robust framework for unlocking the value of your mainframe data in today’s cloud-driven landscape.