Welcome to the December Issue of Mainframe Access Insights
In this issue, you’ll find the latest analyst report, “Opening Up Mainframe Data, One Utility at a Time”, details on the upcoming AWS PartnerCast showcasing VirtualZ, solutions for application modernization, expert insights on mainframe decommissioning, and new solutions for integrating mainframe data with AWS, WatsonX, and Snowflake. Plus, don’t miss our Winter Webinar Series focused on mastering hybrid cloud data access. Let’s close out the year with valuable insights and kick off 2025 with next-gen solutions for all your data access needs!
Register Now for the AWS PartnerCast: VirtualZ Lozen in Mainframe Modernization on AWS.
Join us on Thursday, January 30, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Central for an AWS PartnerCast session showcasing VirtualZ Lozen and its role in mainframe modernization.
In this webinar, you’ll learn how Lozen enables seamless integration of IBM z/OS data stores with AWS using the NFS protocol, unlocking new opportunities for modernizing mainframe workloads on AWS. We’ll explore key patterns, including integration with AWS Mainframe Modernization Service, and demonstrate how Lozen provides real-time access to mainframe VSAM files from the AWS Cloud.
This is your chance to learn how Lozen can enhance your AWS mainframe modernization journey.
In the News
Freeform Dynamics Highlights VirtualZ’s Role in Opening Up Mainframe Data
“Opening Up Mainframe Data, One Utility at a Time”
by Dale Vile, CEO & Distinguished Analyst, Freeform Dynamics
Dale dives into VirtualZ’s innovative solutions, showcasing how the company bridges the gap between mainframes, cloud, and on-premises platforms.
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Thought Leadership
Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges of Mainframe Decommissioning
The decision to decommission a mainframe isn’t made lightly. These systems are deeply embedded in enterprise IT, running mission-critical workloads. However, organizations face pressures that compel them to consider this drastic step. So, the question remains: is it time to decommission trusted systems and move workloads elsewhere?
The irony? The mainframe itself isn’t the problem. Instead, the frustration stems from the outdated tools and processes surrounding the platform.
At VirtualZ, we believe organizations don’t need to abandon their mainframes to address these challenges. Instead, they need modern tools that integrate seamlessly with today’s IT ecosystems while leveraging the mainframe’s unparalleled strengths.
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Featured Blog
“Streamlining Mainframe Data Access for Data Lakes”
VirtualZ’s Mainframe Data Access for Data Lakes solution simplifies this process, allowing organizations to seamlessly extract and load mainframe data into popular cloud-based data lakes like AWS S3, Azure Data Lake, and Google BigQuery.
Built on the innovative PropelZ™ platform, this solution is designed to support advanced analytics, empowering businesses to store, access, and process mainframe data in modern cloud environments.
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Use Case of the Month
“Enhancing watsonx AI with Mainframe Data”
As businesses increasingly adopt AI platforms like IBM watsonx to drive innovation, the integration of mainframe data becomes vital for unlocking deeper insights.
With VirtualZ™ Solutions for watsonx, we offer a seamless, no-code solution that enables watsonx customers to securely and efficiently access IBM Z mainframe data.
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Customer Testimonial
In this video, James Hoadley, Director of Quality Assurance at VirtualZ Computing, hosts a conversation with Jerry Edgington, Senior Solutions and Innovation Consultant at Mainline Information Systems, to walk through the installation of VirtualZ’s PropelZ product.
In just a couple of hours, Jerry was able to prepare the environment, install PropelZ, and integrate it seamlessly into his mainframe setup without any downtime or system disruption.
Learn how PropelZ can transform your mainframe data management with this informative video!
Watch Now
Winter Webinar Series
Master Hybrid Cloud Data Access!
We are excited to announce a comprehensive webinar series featuring our innovative solutions designed to enhance storage and data access and integration in today’s hybrid-cloud landscape.
Join us Live!
- January 7: Discover PropelZ: Your Gateway to Mainframe Data in the Cloud. PropelZ allows you to transfer as much mainframe data as needed — as often as required — across your entire enterprise, for a flat, transparent fee of $50,000 per year. Register Now.
- January 14: Enhancing IBM watsonX with Mainframe Data Using PropelZ. Discover PropelZ, a no-code, efficient, and secure solution to bridge your IBM Z mainframe data directly with WatsonX environments. Register Now.
- January 28: Simplify VSAM to Db2 Data Sharing on z/OS with PropelZ. Make your mainframe VSAM data accessible to SQL-based platforms like Db2 without the complexity and risk of a full migration. Register Now.
- February 11: Unlock the Power of Mainframe Data with Snowflake and PropelZ. Seamlessly connect IBM Z mainframe data directly to Snowflake’s advanced cloud-based data platform — without the need for complex data replication or traditional ETL processes. Register Now.
- February 25: Simplify Mainframe Integration with AWS: Modern Solutions for Data Access, Migration, and Storage. Join us for an exclusive webinar to learn how VirtualZ solutions — Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac — offer a simple and effective approach to modernizing mainframe integration with AWS. Register Now.
- March 11: Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Google Looker, and More! Discover how PropelZ simplifies mainframe data integration, enabling real-time access and visualization in your favorite analytics platforms — without coding or complex pipelines. Register Now.
- March 18: Modernize Your COBOL Applications with Lozen and Rocket Enterprise Server. Learn how VirtualZ’s Lozen seamlessly integrates with Rocket Enterprise Server to unlock effortless data access for COBOL applications during modernization. Register Now.
Each webinar features expert presentations, live Q&A sessions, and valuable resources to help you implement these solutions in your organization.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights that can transform your data strategy!
Skyward Data Podcast Episode
“From BASIC to Bloomberg: A Tech Leader’s Journey with John Bellone”
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