In this episode of the Skyward Data, we explore A Guide for CIOs: Unlocking the Strategic Advantage of Mainframe Modernization. As the global mainframe modernization market is set to reach $108 billion by 2031, organizations are rethinking how to integrate, modernize, and leverage mainframe data to stay competitive in a digital-first world.

Join us as we break down the key trends driving modernization, including:

• The shift toward cloud migration and hybrid-cloud strategies to improve scalability and efficiency.

• The growing demand for real-time analytics and AI/ML to power next-generation decision-making.

• Increasing regulatory and compliance pressures driving enterprises to rethink legacy infrastructure.

• The need for cost optimization and operational efficiency as businesses modernize their IT environments.

• The rise of no-code and low-code solutions to address legacy skill shortages and accelerate digital transformation.

We’ll also discuss how legacy ETL and change data capture methods are becoming outdated, costly, and inefficient, and why businesses are moving toward direct, real-time access solutions for AI, analytics, security, and storage modernization.

VirtualZ’s no-code solutions—Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™—eliminate complexity and provide secure, real-time mainframe-to-cloud integration, empowering organizations to:

Whether you're a CIO, IT leader, or data strategist, this episode will provide actionable insights into how VirtualZ Computing helps enterprises modernize mainframe data access for hybrid-cloud environments—without disruption, complexity, or excessive costs.

Tune in now and discover how to unlock the full potential of your mainframe data in the hybrid cloud era!