In this episode of the Skyward Data podcast, VirtualZ Computing co-founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re break down how PropelZ™ simplifies mainframe log integration into modern observability platforms like Splunk.

You’ll get a quick overview of PropelZ’s architecture — built on a powerful three-tier pipeline for real-time or batch processing of SMF records and console messages — and see how organizations are using it to feed mainframe data into cloud-native platforms for security, compliance, and performance monitoring.

Highlights include:

Real-time vs. batch input options

API-based output for Splunk and other platforms

Easy install and configuration — often running in under an hour

Flat-fee pricing and flexible JDBC support

Tune in to hear how PropelZ can replace months of setup with a plug-and-play solution for streaming mainframe log data.

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Join us for an insightful podcast: Modernize Relational Databases with VirtualZ and discover how VirtualZ’s PropelZ™ solution simplifies the modernization of relational databases like IMS, Db2, IDMS, and Datacom, enabling seamless data extraction, automated transformation, and direct integration with modern platforms.

· Eliminating ETL Headaches: Learn how PropelZ’s no-code solutions reduce complexity and costs.

· Accelerating AI and Analytics: Enable real-time data access for faster insights and decision-making.

· Customer Use Cases: Explore real-world examples of organizations successfully modernizing their relational databases with VirtualZ.

Jerry Edgington, Senior Solutions and Innovation Consultant, Mainline Information Systems

Read the blog and join us to learn how VirtualZ can help you unlock the value of your relational database data, streamline workflows, and drive innovation — all without disrupting your existing systems.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how PropelZ can transform your relational database strategy.

Business agility is no longer just a competitive advantage, it's a necessity.

In an era dominated by disruption, organizations with mainframe systems seek to achieve business agility in response, but they're finding it difficult given the vast amount of data involved.

In this webinar hosted by TechChannel, VirtualZ discusses real-time, read-write data access solutions that can transform the combination of mainframe and cloud data access into a modern, competitive advantage — from any platform, anytime, anywhere.

Empowering IT Leaders with a Cost-Effective, Low-Maintenance Alternative to CDC.

IBM Z mainframes remain the foundation of enterprise IT, processing mission-critical transactions and housing vast amounts of business data. As organizations move toward hybrid cloud architectures and modern analytics platforms, accessing mainframe data in real time is essential.

For years, Change Data Capture (CDC) has been the default method for synchronizing mainframe data with cloud and distributed systems. However, CDC is an expensive, complex, and high-maintenance solution that requires constant monitoring, manual tuning, and resource-intensive processes.

VirtualZ Computing eliminates the need for traditional CDC by enabling direct, secure access to mainframe data without replication, ETL pipelines, or ongoing maintenance. Our approach reduces costs, simplifies operations, and accelerates cloud adoption—allowing enterprises to leverage real-time mainframe data without the headaches of CDC.

Join industry veterans Marc Sokol and Todd Henley for a fascinating journey through the evolution of data governance, from mainframe programming in the 1970s to today's AI-powered enterprise systems.

Marc, with over four decades in technology, shares insights from his days writing COBOL compilers to his current role at VirtualZ, while Todd, founder at Paperkite.ai, brings his expertise as a former Chief Data Governance and Privacy Officer. They explore how metadata serves as "the language of data governance" and discuss the critical challenges of implementing responsible AI in regulated industries.

This episode offers invaluable perspectives on legacy system migrations, regulatory compliance, and the future of enterprise data management.

Join Richard Philyaw, Chief Architect at VirtualZ Computing, for a brief demonstration on how to configure and use Lozen's OpenAPI connector with Microsoft Azure Logic Apps Integration Platform as a Service.

Overview

Organizations leveraging IBM Z mainframes often encounter significant challenges when it comes to accessing and integrating their data into modern applications.

This is where Lozen™ steps in, offering a powerful solution for real-time, read-write access to mainframe data across various platforms.

With its OpenAPI Connector, Lozen enables seamless integration with Azure Logic Apps, allowing organizations to automate workflows without extensive coding or complex configurations.

Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector enables organizations to access mainframe data, such as VSAM files, from any OpenAPI-compliant application. This means applications can interact with mainframe data using familiar OpenAPI objects, eliminating the need for custom coding.

Key Features of Lozen’s OpenAPI Connector

1. Seamless Integration: Effortlessly access mainframe data from Azure Logic Apps workflows without custom coding.

2. Real-Time Access: Automate workflows that require immediate interaction with mainframe datasets.

3. Declarative Configuration: Simplified setup through a user-friendly interface.

On this episode of Futurum Live! From the Show Floor, The Futurum Group's Steven Dickens talks with Jeanne Glass, Founder and CEO of VirtualZ, about modern data access approaches that will accelerate getting mainframe data to the cloud for AI, BI, and other business imperatives. We also covered how difficult it's been for the mainframe and the cloud to share equivalent real-time data access across platforms — until VirtualZ.

IBM Z mainframes remain the cornerstone of enterprise IT, processing the majority of global business transactions. Their unparalleled reliability, scalability, and security make them indispensable for critical business operations. However, as hybrid IT environments become more widespread,

Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face growing challenges in securing mainframe data while ensuring smooth integration with modern platforms.

This podcast explores the latest trends in mainframe security, addresses

the challenges of data governance, and presents practical strategies to

protect and leverage mainframe data in an increasingly complex threat

landscape.

In this episode of Skyward Data, we delve into the critical factors prompting organizations to consider mainframe decommissioning. While IBM Z systems have long been the backbone of enterprise IT, challenges such as escalating costs, a shrinking pool of skilled professionals, and integration hurdles with modern technologies are leading businesses to reevaluate their reliance on these platforms.​

However, is decommissioning the only path forward? We explore how VirtualZ Computing offers innovative solutions that allow organizations to modernize their IT ecosystems without abandoning their mainframes. By addressing the root causes—outdated tools and processes—VirtualZ enables seamless integration with contemporary technologies, ensuring that the mainframe remains a valuable asset in today's hybrid IT environments.​

Join Vince Re, Chief Technology Officer at VirtualZ Computing, as he describes how Lozen API enables customers to have simple and secure access to mainframe data from an increasing number of application environments.

Lozen™ offers several connectors to enable mainframe data access to a broad range of applications. In this blog, we explain two of these in more detail:

The Lozen OpenAPI Connector, which makes it possible to access mainframe data, such as VSAM files, from any OpenAPI application (such as Microsoft Azure Logic Apps, Boomi, TIBCO, and more)

The Lozen API, a stand-alone, streamlined version of our native interface with a callable library and encapsulated logic that makes mainframe data access as efficient as possible

Connectors are valuable extensions to Lozen, allowing Lozen customers to have simple and secure access to mainframe data from an increasing number of application environments, with high performance and data integrity.