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Lozen™ Installation Case Study with Jerry Edgington from Mainline: A Step-by-Step Guide

In this insightful interview, Jerry Edgington, Senior Solutions and Innovation Consultant at Mainline Information Systems, shares his firsthand experience with the quick and seamless installation of VirtualZ's Lozen software. Lozen offers real-time, read-write access to data across platforms, and Jerry walks us through the installation process, from setting up ZFS environments to automating Lozen's startup. Discover how easy it is to integrate Lozen into your mainframe ecosystem while optimizing performance and simplifying maintenance. Watch the full interview to learn more about Lozen’s installation and best practices.
6 feb 2025
13:28

Enhancing IBM WatsonX with Mainframe Data Using PropelZ™

Explore how VirtualZ Computing’s innovative PropelZ™ software revolutionizes IBM WatsonX data integration by seamlessly connecting mainframe data to WatsonX in this engaging and insightful webinar. Join Dustin Froym, Co-founder of VirtualZ, and Vince Re, Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder, as they address the challenges of integrating mainframe data into WatsonX. Learn how PropelZ simplifies the process by eliminating the complexity of traditional ETL methods while offering built-in data transformation and near real-time updates. Key topics covered include: Challenges of mainframe data integration in traditional ETL workflows. How PropelZ enables direct access to mainframe data without the need for additional tools like MQ or CICS. The flexibility of Propels to connect with various AI and BI platforms, including WatsonX. Insights into bidirectional data movement between mainframes and WatsonX for enhanced data currency, security, and analytics. Discover how PropelZ can save resources, boost agility, and modernize your data strategy. Whether you're looking to enhance AI, BI, or analytics initiatives, this webinar provides actionable insights into integrating mainframe data with WatsonX and beyond. Listen Now and learn how to unlock the full potential of your mainframe data with PropelZ and WatsonX!
5 feb 2025
47:01

Instant Mainframe Storage | Connect Mainframe Applications to Cloud Storage, Out-of the-Box.

Discover how VirtualZ’s Instant Mainframe Storage solution revolutionizes data access by seamlessly connecting mainframe applications to cloud storage. In this webinar, learn how to provision storage on-demand, reduce costs by 60-80%, and integrate effortlessly without the need for custom coding. Join us to explore the future of data storage and see how you can benefit from this transformative solution! A Game-Changer for Modern Data Management As companies increasingly turn to hybrid cloud environments to enhance their data management strategies, the need for efficient and cost-effective storage solutions has never been greater. Enter the VirtualZ™ Instant Mainframe Storage solution featuring Zaac™ — designed to seamlessly connect mainframe applications to cloud storage. What is VirtualZ Instant Mainframe Storage? VirtualZ Instant Mainframe Storage offers everything organizations need to leverage cloud storage as if it were traditional physical mainframe storage. Our innovative solution eliminates the need for costly physical storage investments, long shipping times, and complicated setup processes. With Instant Mainframe Storage, businesses can quickly configure cloud storage solutions and have their mainframe storage operational in no time, all at a fraction of the cost. Key Features - Secure Storage On Demand: Organizations can connect IBM Z mainframe applications directly to cloud storage, enabling them to provision additional storage rapidly without the need for physical devices or complex configurations. - Cost-Effective Solution: By utilizing cloud storage as a backend, customers benefit from low-cost pricing models, paying only for the storage they actually use. This approach can lead to significant savings compared to traditional mainframe storage options, which often involve expensive Direct Access Storage Device (DASD) purchases and maintenance. - No-Code, Out-of-the-Box Integration: Instant Mainframe Storage is a no-code solution that installs and operates seamlessly. There’s no need for custom code or complicated configurations; mainframe applications gain real-time, read-write access to data stored in the cloud. - Flexible Storage Options: Our solution allows organizations to use cloud-stored data as if it were traditional mainframe DASD, offering both virtual disk and tape options. This flexibility enables organizations to tailor their storage configurations based on specific needs, such as disaster recovery, backups, or high-performance storage.
4 feb 2025
35:41

Cost Savings with Lozen™ | Mainframe Data Access for Hybrid Clouds

Join Dustin Froyum, Chief Financial Officer at VirtualZ, for a discussion on ways in which customers can reduce their data access costs with Lozen™. Learn how you can reduce MIPS and replace legacy data access methods with real-time, read-write data access…for real cost savings. Empower Your Modern Hybrid Cloud Applications With Lozen 1. Provide real-time, read-write access to your business-critical mainframe data, where and when it’s needed most. 2. Improve your agility and support smarter business decisions with complete, consistent, and up-to-date data. 3. Deliver better apps and drive better business outcomes, all without compromising security or efficiency. 4. Leave Day-Old Data Where It Belongs: In The Past No more relying on stale data to make important decisions. Eliminate the frustration of inaccurate information, costly manual processes, and waiting a day or longer for data to refresh. Lozen is the real-time, no-code alternative for connecting mainframe data to modern apps. Deliver better apps, drive better outcomes.
3 feb 2025
5:58

Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration: Load your Data Lakes and Data Warehouses Directly from the Mainframe.

In this podcast, we explore effective strategies for integrating mainframe data with cloud environments. Learn how to leverage the flexibility and scalability of cloud solutions while maintaining the security and reliability of your mainframe systems. Cost Efficiency Save significantly on integration costs by leveraging no-code software and eliminating the need for expensive ETL tools. Seamless Integration Instantly integrate with cloud platforms like Snowflake, Google BigQuery, and Azure Synapse Analytics using a no-code solution, reducing time-to-market and development efforts. Scalability and Flexibility Easily scale data storage and processing capabilities to meet evolving business demands without the need for additional physical hardware. Enhanced Data Security Maintain data security and compliance by integrating existing mainframe security protocols with cloud-native solutions across multiple platforms.
30 ene 2025
47:48

Streamlining Data Integration: PropelZ™ Overview and Use Cases

Welcome to the first webinar of VirtualZ Computing's 2025 series! In this session, we introduce PropelZ, our innovative mainframe software solution that redefines data integration and movement for modern enterprises. Join Dustin Froyum, Co-Founder and Head of Global Alliances, and Vince Re, Co-Founder and CTO, as they explore PropelZ’s capabilities, architecture, and use cases. Learn how PropelZ simplifies and accelerates legacy ETL processes, enabling seamless mainframe data integration with cloud environments, databases, and analytics platforms like AI and BI tools. What you’ll discover in this webinar: *The challenges of legacy ETL and how PropelZ eliminates inefficiencies. *PropelZ’s architecture: A zip-eligible, no-code, direct-to-target solution. *Real-world use cases for data integration, tape migration, SMF data streaming, and report migration. *PropelZ’s ability to support multiple targets, including hybrid cloud and on-prem environments. *The cost-effective, transparent pricing model of PropelZ. Whether you're tackling mainframe modernization, simplifying data integration, or optimizing your ETL processes, PropelZ is the game-changing solution you've been waiting for.
29 ene 2025
38:18

Streamlining Application Modernization with VirtualZ

In today’s rapidly changing technological landscape, many organizations are seeking to modernize their infrastructure while reducing reliance on legacy systems. VirtualZ’s Application Modernization solution is specifically designed to simplify the transition of mainframe applications and data to cloud environments. It effectively addresses the complexities associated with hybrid cloud integration and real-time data access, ensuring that modernization is both secure and cost-effective without disrupting ongoing operations. By leveraging VirtualZ’s powerful software suite — Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™ — businesses can achieve seamless integration, flexible migration, and efficient data management, without sacrificing operational continuity. Re-Platforming and Refactoring Integrations VirtualZ recognizes that every organization has unique modernization needs. That’s why we integrate and collaborate with leading refactoring and platforming solutions such as Rocket Enterprise Server, TmaxSoft, and BluAge. This approach allows organizations to enhance the functionality of their applications by combining VirtualZ’s data integration and migration tools with the specialized capabilities of these platform providers. As a result, enterprises can modernize legacy applications, migrate workloads to the cloud, and maintain compatibility across various platforms, while enhancing operational performance and reducing costs.
28 ene 2025
58:14

Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration | Seamlessly Transition your Legacy Tape Data to the Cloud.

Join us for a comprehensive look at the process of migrating legacy tape systems to the cloud in our Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration webinar. This session will provide insights into optimizing storage solutions, enhancing data retrieval, and ensuring data integrity during the migration process. Discover how transitioning to cloud storage can streamline your operations and reduce costs. Modernizing Your Data Storage In an era where digital transformation is paramount, many organizations are faced with the challenge of managing legacy data stored on outdated tape systems. Leveraging the features of Zaac™, VirtualZ’s Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration solution offers a comprehensive approach to streamline this transition, allowing businesses to migrate their legacy tape data seamlessly to modern cloud environments. By addressing the inefficiencies and high costs associated with traditional tape technologies, this solution enables organizations to modernize their data storage while ensuring data integrity and accessibility. Why Migrate from Tape to Cloud? As companies strive to enhance their data storage solutions, the limitations of legacy tape systems become increasingly apparent. From high maintenance costs to accessibility challenges, the need for a more efficient solution is clear. Our Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration solution leverages automation and robust data management techniques to facilitate a smooth migration process, ensuring that no data is left behind and that organizations can fully harness the benefits of cloud technology.
28 ene 2025
51:53

Lozen™ and Micro Focus Partnership

Hear from Graham Owen, Product Manager, Enterprise Solutions at Micro Focus (now Rocket Software), as he speaks to how Lozen™ can help mainframe customers explore new ways of using their Micro Focus data to optimize existing processes. Seamless Data Access with Lozen and Rocket Enterprise Server (formerly Micro Focus Enterprise Server). Leveraging Lozen’s integration with the Rocket Software Callable File Handler API, organizations can simplify mainframe data access, minimizing costs and risks — making modernizing data access for COBOL workloads on the IBM Z mainframe easier than ever. Integrating Lozen with Rocket Enterprise Server offers organizations several benefits: 1. Seamless Access to Mainframe Data: COBOL applications running on distributed platforms like Windows and Linux can access VSAM data on the IBM Z mainframe without code modifications. This ensures business continuity during migrations. 2. Enhanced Security and Cost Reduction: By keeping mainframe data securely on the IBM Z platform and eliminating the need for replication, organizations can significantly lower costs and reduce risks associated with data transfers. 3. Streamlined Migration Processes: The integration facilitates the movement of COBOL workloads to cloud or distributed environments without disrupting data dependencies, resulting in faster and safer migrations. 4. Alignment with Modern Data Strategies: Organizations can modernize their data strategies by leveraging existing mainframe data while integrating seamlessly with cloud environments.
22 ene 2025
1:06

Unified Access to SMF and Mainframe Management Data with VirtualZ

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21 ene 2025
45:13
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