Thought Leadership
Our Thought Leadership Papers offer strategic insights into the trends transforming enterprise IT — revealing how trusted data, AI adoption, and hybrid architectures are redefining the future of mainframe, cloud, and storage strategies.
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Banking AI Needs Core Data. Most Banks Still Can’t Reach It.
How Zafin and VirtualZ make mainframe data usable for modern analytics and AI.
Three Companies. One Choice.
Why a Fortune 500 retailer, its global infrastructure outsourcer, and its systems integrator chose PropelZ to move mainframe data to...
Activating Enterprise Data for the AI Era
A 2026 framework for real-time data access across mainframe and cloud
AI and Application Modernization in 2026
The architecture shift that makes core enterprise data migration-ready
The AI-Ready Enterprise
The CIO vision for modern data access in 2026
AI-Ready Data Access for Modern Systems Integrators and Outsourcers
How VirtualZ enables faster outcomes, scalable delivery, and new revenue in 2026
The Next Generation of Data Warehousing and Data Lakes
Simplifying the future of data access and integration
Eliminating Change Data Capture
A modern approach to mainframe data access
A New Era in Storage Modernization
What enterprise IT leaders must deliver in 2026
Securing Data Access and Governance in a Hybrid Cloud World
Explore practical ways to reduce data exposure, preserve existing security controls, and simplify audit preparation when extending mainframe access to...
The Future of ETL for IBM Z
Addressing challenges and embracing modern, cloud-ready solutions
Modern Observability for Hybrid Cloud Environments
Expert insights on integrating SMF and management data with your SIEM for advanced analytics
Securing the Core
Strategies for modern mainframe data governance and unified log management
Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges of Mainframe Decommissioning
Explore ways to reduce costs and simplify integration while preserving the value of your existing mainframe.
Modernizing Mainframe Systems in the U.S. Federal Government
Strategies for secure, cost-effective, and compliant IT transformation
VirtualZ Solutions for Banking
Explore how better access to core banking data supports fraud detection, reporting, and customer insight.
VirtualZ Solutions for Retail
Connect sales, inventory, and customer data to support more responsive retail experiences.
VirtualZ Solutions for Insurance
Put policy and claims data to work for underwriting, fraud analysis, and customer service.
VirtualZ Solutions for Telecommunications
Bring billing and subscriber data into clearer view for service, revenue, and retention decisions.
VirtualZ Solutions for Healthcare
Make patient and operational data more accessible for care analytics, reporting, and secure collaboration.
VirtualZ Solutions for State and Local Government
Support responsive citizen services with clearer access to records, reporting, and oversight data.
VirtualZ Solutions for Manufacturing
Turn production and supply chain data into better visibility for planning, maintenance, and quality.
VirtualZ Solutions for Utilities and Energy
Connect billing, metering, and operational data to support reliable services and smarter resource planning.
VirtualZ Solutions for Transportation and Logistics
Use reservation and shipment data to support better tracking, planning, and logistics decisions.
VirtualZ Solutions for Aerospace and Defense
Explore secure access to operational data for maintenance analytics, audit preparation, and resilient infrastructure.
VirtualZ Solutions for Pharmaceuticals
Bring research and operational data together to support analytics, traceability, and regulatory reporting.
VirtualZ Solutions for Travel and Hospitality
Make booking and loyalty data available for more personalized service and informed pricing decisions.
VirtualZ Solutions for Education
Connect institutional data to support student services, research, and more transparent administration.
VirtualZ Solutions for Media and Entertainment
Use audience and subscription data to support personalized content, customer retention, and billing insights.