Overview
In today’s fast-paced digital transformation landscape, integrating mainframe data into modern applications is crucial for organizations striving to maintain a competitive edge.
VirtualZ’s Lozen™ offers a powerful solution that enables real-time, read-write access to IBM Z mainframe data, facilitating seamless integration with Software AG webMethods.
By leveraging Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector, businesses can effectively harness their mainframe data, streamline processes, and boost operational efficiency.
What is Software AG webMethods?
Software AG webMethods is a robust integration platform designed to provide comprehensive solutions for connecting applications, data, and processes across cloud and on-premises environments.
It empowers users to design, manage, and optimize integrations using an extensive library of pre-built connectors and a user-friendly interface.
webMethods simplifies complex integrations, enabling organizations to create scalable solutions for internal workflows, partner collaborations, and B2B scenarios.
What is OpenAPI?
OpenAPI is an open standard for defining APIs, which streamlines the integration of services from various providers.
Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector adheres to this standard, allowing users to access mainframe data, such as VSAM files, from any OpenAPI-compliant application, including Software AG webMethods. This compliance enables seamless interaction with mainframe data using familiar OpenAPI constructs, eliminating the need for custom coding.
Integration Details
With Software AG webMethods, users can create automated workflows that connect data from multiple sources, including databases, cloud applications, and mainframe data through the Lozen OpenAPI Connector.
This integration allows users to embed steps in their workflows that read or update mainframe datasets just as easily as they would with other data sources. The approach is entirely declarative, requiring 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 Software AG webMethods workflows without the need for 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 Software AG webMethods
- 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 they comply with the OpenAPI specification.
- Embed OpenAPI Calls in webMethods Workflows: Use the webMethods design environment to embed OpenAPI calls into your workflows, allowing for reading and writing mainframe data.
- Test and Monitor: Run and monitor your webMethods workflows to ensure data is accurately retrieved from and written to the mainframe.
Additional Lozen Capabilities
Beyond basic integration, Lozen provides 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 Software AG webMethods
- No-Code Simplicity: Lozen’s no-code interface simplifies the integration process, allowing teams to focus on building workflows instead of managing data pipelines.
- Efficiency: Automated workflows reduce the time it takes 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 revolutionizes how organizations access and integrate mainframe data within Software AG webMethods, enabling automation and real-time insights without the complexities of traditional data management. By offering 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 looking for a scalable, efficient solution for integrating mainframe data with Software AG webMethods, consider Lozen. This innovative connector provides a robust framework for unlocking the value of your mainframe data in today’s cloud-driven landscape.
