Welcome to the June Issue of Mainframe Access Insights!
Summer is heating up — and so is the race to unlock enterprise data for AI, analytics, and modernization.
In this issue, we’re giving you new ways to move fast, stay compliant, and get more value from your hybrid-cloud environment — all without code, disruption, or delay. From our brand-new Customer Briefing Center to exclusive webinars and partner insights, we’re putting everything you need at your fingertips.
Whether you’re driving AI adoption, modernizing storage, or integrating core data into your cloud stack, we’ve got you covered.
Keep scrolling — your next breakthrough might be one click away.
Insights & Innovation
Today’s buyers want insight, not a pitch. That’s why we launched the VirtualZ Customer Briefing Center — a self-guided experience designed for you to explore our patented, no-code software on your own terms.
Whether you’re evaluating solutions for AI, analytics, reporting, or modernization, you can brief yourself how you want, when you want — no forms, no pressure, just clarity.
“We created the Briefing Center to respect your time and curiosity. It’s fast, flexible, and entirely focused on helping you discover what’s possible — without getting in your way.”
— Jeanne Glass, Founder & CEO, VirtualZ Computing
Event Spotlight: Join VirtualZ and Mainline, now Pellera Technologies, at SHARE Cleveland
Instant Mainframe Storage, powered by Zaac. This no-code solution connects IBM Z apps directly to cloud or SAN storage—no replication, no delays.
Cloud-Ready Mainframe Storage – No Hardware, No Hassle.
- Zaac software with secure cloud storage
- Pellera services for setup, support, and optimization
- Optional PropelZ for tape-to-cloud and AI archive access
Webinar Spotlight | Listen on Demand
PropelZ delivers secure, no-code access to IBM Z data for your AI stack — including watsonx, SageMaker, Vertex AI, and Azure ML.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Move VSAM, SMF, and COBOL data to AI platforms in hours
- Eliminate scripts and delays from your AI pipeline
- Plug mainframe data into cloud-native models securely and at scale
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The Fastest Path to AI-Ready Mainframe Storage
Traditional DASD and tape can’t keep up with today’s AI, analytics, and cloud demands. That’s why we created Zaac — a no-code, real-time storage solution for IBM Z that replaces legacy infrastructure with cloud or SAN, without replatforming or delay.
Discover how Zaac helps you:
- Instantly access mainframe data for AI and analytics
- Cut storage provisioning from weeks to hours
- Eliminate costly, rigid infrastructure
- Modernize without disrupting what works
Summer Webinar Series
The AI-Ready Data Masterclass
Join us on July 8th for a 30-minute session to see how PropelZ delivers secure, no-code access to IBM Z data for reporting, audit, and compliance — with seamless integration to Tableau, Power BI, and cloud storage.
Learn how to:
- Move SMF logs and Z data to BI and cloud platforms
- Support governance and long-term retention
- Reduce audit prep time with timely, policy-aligned delivery
Keep Learning:
- July 22: Your Database. Your Cloud. No Code.
Move data from DB2, IMS, IDMS, Datacom, and other JDBC sources — quickly and seamlessly to the cloud.
Register Now - August 5: From IBM Z to Observability — Simplified
Stream console messages, RACF logs, SMF records and more to Splunk, Elastic, Exabeam, or OpenTelemetry tools.
Register Now - August 19: Legacy Reports Out. Real-Time Dashboards In.
Turn static mainframe reports into real-time insights in Power BI, Tableau, and modern analytics tools.
Register Now
On the Skyward Data Podcast: AWS Transform Gets Mainframe-Ready with VirtualZ
In this episode of Skyward Data, discover how VirtualZ extends AWS Transform to IBM Z environments — enabling no-code, real-time access to mainframe data for AI, cloud apps, analytics, and storage.
You’ll hear how PropelZ, Lozen, and Zaac unlock:
- AI integration with SageMaker and Bedrock
- Cloud-native app modernization with real-time Z access
- DASD and tape replacement using Amazon S3
- Secure log integration for compliance and reporting
Whether you’re leading AWS modernization or supporting IBM Z clients, this conversation is your blueprint for accelerating results without replication or disruption.
Skyward Data is THE podcast for professionals who want to gain a competitive edge in the evolving data landscape. Join us on your favorite platform, and subscribe to remain ahead of the competition.