Your AI Doesn’t Need More Data — It Needs Access to the Right Data, Wherever It Lives
And the most strategic enterprise data isn’t sitting in your cloud. It lives across IBM Z systems, distributed platforms like Linux, Windows, UNIX, macOS, IBM i (AS/400), VSE, and VM — and even decades-old tapes. Until now, accessing that data meant heavy ETL, fragile pipelines, and long timelines.
VirtualZ Computing™ changes that. Our no-code, out-of-the-box platform delivers secure, instant access to enterprise data from mainframes, multi-platform environments, cloud systems, and archives — with proven results in just one business day.
Below is a simple guide to help you understand when to use each of our products, based on your data access and AI enablement needs.
PropelZ™ — Move Mainframe and Multi-Platform Data to AI and Analytics Platforms
What it does: PropelZ is a no-code ELT solution that moves structured data — from mainframes and now other enterprise platforms like Linux, UNIX, IBM i (AS/400), VSE, Windows, or any Java-enabled platform — securely and seamlessly to your cloud, analytics, and AI environments. With out-of-the-box support for multiple formats and systems, PropelZ simplifies enterprise data access and powers critical initiatives across your hybrid environment — without the complexity of traditional ETL or replication.
Use PropelZ when:
- You need to train or infer with data from mainframe and multi-platform sources in AI/ML models like watsonx, Vertex AI, Azure ML, or SageMaker
- You want to copy and deliver structured datasets to Snowflake, Splunk, Databricks, and other analytics platforms
- You’re working with VSAM, SMF, sequential files, tape archives, or other structured formats that must be processed in bulk or near real time
- You need secure, repeatable, no-code data movement — without scripting, manual processes, or performance overhead
- You want simple, unlimited deployment for a flat fee, including zIIP-eligible workloads and multi-platform compatibility
Annual flat fee: $235K. See our pricing page for more details.
FlowZ™ — Share Files from Mainframe to Cloud or AI Workflows
What it does: FlowZ is a lightweight, no-code solution that moves sequential files from mainframe systems to cloud storage or distributed apps — perfect for sharing, backups, and AI-readiness.
Use FlowZ when:
- You need to back up or share mainframe-generated files for AI, analytics, or hybrid workflows.
- You want a simple way to deliver file-based datasets to cloud apps or teams.
- You’re looking for high-speed pipelines without complex infrastructure.
- You prefer file outputs over database targets.
- You need something lighter than full-scale ETL, but more capable than manual processes.
Annual flat fee: $235K. See our pricing page for more details.
Lozen™ — Real-Time, Read-Write Access to Mainframe Data
What it does: Lozen delivers real-time, no-code, read-write access to live mainframe data — directly from the source, without replication or ETL.
Use Lozen when:
- You need real-time data for AI inference, decision support, or transactional applications.
- You want to modernize without duplicating data or disrupting operations.
- You’re building intelligent cloud-native applications that require live access to mainframe data.
- You’re operating in regulated environments where source-of-truth integrity matters.
- You want the highest-performance data access with the lowest operational friction.
Subscription Pricing: See our pricing page for more details.
Zaac™ — Cloud Storage for Mainframe and AI-Driven Workloads
What it does: Zaac is a no-code solution that extends mainframe storage using cloud or SAN, and allows mainframe applications to access modern and AI-generated data.
Use Zaac when:
- You want to increase storage without new hardware.
- You need mainframe apps to read and write from cloud-based or external data sources.
- You’re running DevOps or AI workflows that demand hybrid access to large volumes of data.
- You need encrypted, scalable, flexible storage for modernization or compliance.
- You want to eliminate storage delays and expand capacity on demand.
Subscription Pricing: See our pricing page for more details.
Why VirtualZ?
- No-code deployment across all products
- Proven in enterprise environments within one business day
- Compatible with IBM Z, cloud-native tools, and hybrid platforms
- Supports AI training, inference, analytics, security, compliance, and modernization
- Transparent pricing that simplifies budget planning
Ready to Learn More?
Visit our Customer Briefing Center for a series of short product videos — each under 7 minutes — that explain how VirtualZ unlocks AI-ready data for your enterprise.
The data you need is already yours. VirtualZ makes it usable.