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    <description><![CDATA[Conversations That Power Smarter Data Strategies for AI, Cloud, and Innovation.  Skyward Data brings you exclusive conversations with experts shaping the future of enterprise data. Discover how organizations are transforming data access, storage, and AI integration to fuel faster innovation and smarter decisions.
Each episode explores how to unlock the full power of your enterprise data—whether it lives on IBM Z, in the cloud, or deep in decades-old tape archives. We dive into real-world stories, bold ideas, and practical strategies for making mainframe and legacy data instantly accessible for AI, analytics, compliance, and modernization.
If you're building smarter systems, training better models, or powering transformation with trusted data—Skyward Data is your guide.
No fluff. No jargon. Just smart conversations about enterprise data, done right.
Learn more at virtualzcomputing.com
#AI #Mainframe #EnterpriseData #HybridCloud #DataAccess #SkywardData #VirtualZComputing]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[From Mainframe to Mission: Data Without Boundaries in Aerospace and Defense]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how aerospace and defense organizations can unlock mission-critical data — instantly, securely, and without disruption — to power AI, strengthen cybersecurity, modernize storage, and ensure mission readiness.

From flight operations and defense intelligence to compliance and secure collaboration, much of A&D’s most valuable data remains locked in mainframes, tapes, and outdated tools. Jeanne highlights how VirtualZ’s no-code solutions — PropelZ™, FlowZ™, Lozen™, and Zaac™ — give organizations AI-ready data where it lives, across mainframes, clouds, and classified environments.

Discover how to:


  
Accelerate mission planning and simulations with AI-ready data.



  
Strengthen cybersecurity by streaming logs into SIEM platforms.



  
Modernize storage with encrypted, on-demand cloud or SAN.



  
Enable secure file sharing and collaboration across hybrid and classified systems.




Your data. Delivered at the speed of mission.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this Skyward Data episode, Vince Re, CTO of VirtualZ and the original architect behind much of today’s mainframe innovation, walks through a live demo of PropelZ™ in its new Incremental Mode — showing how it delivers faster, smarter data movement without reprocessing entire files.

Over seven minutes, Vince demonstrates how PropelZ captures, transforms, and updates VSAM data directly into a modern relational database, automatically handling complex mainframe structures such as packed decimals, binary fields, and floating-point data.

What you’ll hear:
🔹 Viewing a real VSAM dataset in IBM File Manager (76,000+ airport records)
🔹 Understanding COBOL copybook metadata and schema mapping
🔹 Running PropelZ with the Incremental option
🔹 Creating and populating MySQL tables with full index generation
🔹 Making live record edits and running a lightning-fast incremental update
🔹 Verifying changed records instantly in SQL

Key takeaway:
PropelZ Incremental Mode pinpoints and updates only what’s changed — reducing processing time by up to 20× while preserving complete data integrity.

PropelZ™ — No-Code ELT for Mainframe, Linux, and Windows
Move your data where it needs to be — fast, accurate, and governed.

Learn more at virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The media and entertainment industry is transforming fast. AI, cloud, and real-time analytics are reshaping how content is created, delivered, and monetized — but much of the industry’s most valuable data remains locked in mainframes, legacy storage, and outdated systems.

In this episode, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how VirtualZ solutions unlock mission-critical data instantly, securely, and without disruption. From powering personalized streaming experiences to enabling real-time audience insights, billing optimization, content protection, and hybrid cloud adoption, VirtualZ delivers results in just one day.

Discover how Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ help media companies:


  
Elevate audience engagement with AI-ready data



  
Automate billing and subscriber management in real time



  
Strengthen cybersecurity to combat fraud and piracy



  
Streamline content delivery and multi-channel distribution



  
Reduce storage costs with encrypted, on-demand cloud storage




Your data. Delivered at the speed of innovation. Without disruption.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[PropelZ™ for VSEn: No-Code Data Access for the Next Generation of VSEn]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, VirtualZ Computing co-founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re sit down with 21CS's Brittney Painter and Gonzalo Muelas Serrano to discuss the launch of PropelZ™ for VSE and the debut of VSEn 6.4.

Together, they explore how PropelZ’s no-code, multi-platform architecture enables seamless data movement from VSE, z/OS, and other enterprise platforms to modern databases and cloud environments like Snowflake, Oracle, and SQL Server — all without scripting or replication.

The discussion also covers the evolution of VSE under 21CS, the role of VSEn in supporting modernization and AI initiatives, and how VirtualZ and 21CS are partnering to help customers access and integrate their mainframe data faster and more efficiently than ever before.

Tune in to learn how PropelZ™ for VSE bridges legacy and modern environments — bringing mainframe data into the AI era with simplicity, speed, and security.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Manufacturers are under pressure to modernize. Supply chain volatility, cyber threats, and customer demands for speed and customization are reshaping how products are designed, built, and delivered. Yet much of the industry’s most valuable data is still locked in mainframes, tapes, and outdated systems.

In this episode, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how VirtualZ unlocks mission-critical data instantly, securely, and without disruption. From predictive maintenance and real-time quality control to supply chain visibility and regulatory compliance, VirtualZ delivers results in just one business day.

Discover how Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ help manufacturers:


  
Drive predictive maintenance and production efficiency with AI-ready data



  
Improve supply chain resilience with hybrid cloud integration



  
Automate compliance and defect reporting in real time



  
Strengthen cybersecurity with integrated monitoring and alerts



  
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Your data. Delivered at the speed of innovation. Without disruption.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Skyward Data podcast, VirtualZ Computing Co-Founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re explore how FlowZ™ is transforming file movement and integration across mainframe and cloud environments.

They unpack the persistent challenges of traditional ETL and file transfer from IBM Z, and show how FlowZ enables no-code, bidirectional file sharing for DevOps pipelines, testing frameworks, and CI/CD automation—without middleware or scripts.

You’ll hear:


  
How FlowZ integrates with tools like Azure DevOps and GitHub



  
Why it’s faster, simpler, and more secure than legacy transfer utilities



  
A walkthrough of installation and operation in minutes



  
How FlowZ fits alongside PropelZ™, Lozen™, and Zaac™ in the VirtualZ suite




Listen now to discover how enterprises are simplifying DevOps and hybrid workflows with FlowZ™.

🔗 Learn more at virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Education is being transformed by AI, cloud computing, cybersecurity, and the demand for digital-first experiences. But much of the most valuable data in schools, colleges, and universities is still trapped in mainframes, tape archives, and outdated systems.

In this episode, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explains how VirtualZ unlocks institutional data instantly, securely, and without disruption. From improving student outcomes and modernizing research to streamlining compliance and reducing costs, VirtualZ solutions deliver results in just one day.

Discover how Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ help educational institutions:


  
Enhance student success with AI-ready data



  
Accelerate research with seamless cloud integration



  
Automate compliance reporting for FERPA, GDPR, and accreditation



  
Secure sensitive data with real-time monitoring and observability



  
Simplify storage with on-demand, encrypted cloud solutions




Your data. Delivered at the speed of learning. Without disruption.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[DORA Compliance for Mainframe Environments: How FlowZ™ Simplifies EU Article 12 Requirements]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, VirtualZ Computing Co-Founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re explore how the EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) impacts financial institutions — and how FlowZ™ helps mainframe teams meet Article 12 backup, recovery, and segregation requirements efficiently and cost-effectively.

You’ll learn:


  
What DORA Article 12 requires for ICT resilience, backup, and recovery



  
How FlowZ™ extends z/OS applications to cloud and SAN storage — no code required



  
Ways to achieve segregated, fault-tolerant, and testable backups without adding new mainframe sites



  
Performance benchmarks showing full-system backups reduced from hours to minutes



  
Options for duplexed backups across multiple storage providers (SAN, S3, Azure, Google Cloud)



  
How FlowZ™ integrates with existing mainframe security and audit trails for compliance assurance




FlowZ™ gives mainframe customers a fast, flexible way to meet DORA’s operational resilience standards — while enabling hybrid cloud and AI data strategies.

🔹 Annual enterprise license: $50,000 (unlimited installations through December 2025)
🔹 Learn more: https://virtualzcomputing.com
🔹 Contact: hello@virtualzcomputing.com



#DORA #FlowZ #Mainframe #Resilience #Compliance #EURegulation #HybridCloud #VirtualZComputing]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[AI-Ready Pharma: Unlocking Data for Drug Discovery and Compliance]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The pharmaceutical industry is in the midst of a digital transformation. AI, cloud, and real-time analytics are reshaping drug discovery, compliance, and supply chain management — but much of pharma’s most valuable data is still locked away in mainframes, tape archives, and outdated systems.

In this episode, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how VirtualZ solutions unlock data instantly, securely, and without disruption. From accelerating clinical trial analytics to improving regulatory compliance and powering AI-driven research, VirtualZ delivers measurable results in just one day.

Discover how Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ help pharmaceutical companies:


  
Accelerate drug discovery with AI-ready data



  
Meet FDA, EMA, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance with real-time auditability



  
Modernize storage with encrypted, on-demand cloud options



  
Strengthen cybersecurity with mainframe log integration into Splunk




Your data. Delivered at the speed of innovation. Without disruption.AI-Ready Pharma: Unlocking Data for Drug Discovery and Compliance]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[PropelZ Lands on Linux: Data Movement Without Limits]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Linux is the world’s most widely used server platform — powering clouds, supercomputers, and enterprise data centers. Its stability, security, and cost-effectiveness have made it the foundation for modernization and hybrid cloud strategies.

Now, PropelZ™ brings no-code ELT to Linux. Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explains how enterprises can move data from Linux into Snowflake, BigQuery, SQL Server, and AI platforms with point-and-click simplicity.

Guiding this vision is VirtualZ Co-Founder and CTO Vince Re, whose pioneering work with Linux on the mainframe earned him election to the elite kernel.org team. That expertise ensures PropelZ isn’t just another tool — it’s built by people who helped shape Linux itself.

With PropelZ now spanning IBM Z, IBM i, UNIX, Windows, and Linux, enterprises finally have one consistent way to move data anywhere it’s needed — faster, simpler, and without disruption.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Move Faster with FlowZ: Real-Time File Sharing for Mainframe and Cloud]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, we dive into FlowZ™, the no-code solution that’s transforming how enterprises move mainframe files — in real time — without relying on fragile ETL pipelines, virtual disks, or legacy scripting.

Dustin Froyum, Co-Founder of VirtualZ Computing, and Vince Re, VirtualZ’s CTO and the original architect behind CA Top Secret, to walk through why FlowZ is uniquely timed for today’s hybrid-cloud, AI, and regulatory demands.

What You’ll Hear:


  
Why mainframe file sharing is due for disruption



  
How FlowZ lets you back up to the cloud in minutes — no DASD, no tapes



  
Real-world examples of z/OS file movement across cloud and SAN



  
How FlowZ fits into the growing demand for DORA compliance



  
The role of FlowZ in AI/ML workloads and hybrid data architectures



  
A behind-the-scenes look at how FlowZ installs and runs



  
And why FlowZ is only $50K/year — flat-fee, unlimited use




About FlowZ™:
FlowZ is part of the VirtualZ product suite, which also includes:


  
PropelZ™ for structured data movement to Snowflake, Databricks, and other JDBC platforms



  
Lozen™ for read-write access to live IBM Z data — no replication required



  
Zaac™ for on-demand mainframe storage using cloud or SAN




Subscribe & Learn More:
To try FlowZ or learn more, visit virtualzcomputing.com or email hello@virtualzcomputing.com



Rate, follow, and share Skyward Data for more conversations at the edge of mainframe, cloud, and innovation.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[From IBM i to AI—Anywhere. No Code. Fast.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[From IBM i to AI—fast. In this episode, discover how PropelZ™ for IBM i (AS/400) delivers no-code data access that takes your business-critical data anywhere it needs to go: cloud, modern databases, analytics, or AI platforms. 

PropelZ installs in minutes, configures in hours, and gets you from installation to operation in less than a day.

You’ll learn how to offload reporting workloads, cutting costs, and unlocking IBM i data without disrupting the applications they rely on. 

With PropelZ, one universal solution moves your data—securely, simply, and without boundaries.

IBM i data. Anywhere. No code.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[From Legacy to Smart Grid: Unlocking Utilities Data]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The utilities and energy industry is at a turning point. Smart grids, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and customer demand for clean, reliable service are reshaping the future — but much of the industry’s most valuable data is still locked away in mainframes, tapes, and legacy systems.

In this episode, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how utilities can unlock their mission-critical data — instantly, securely, and without disruption. You’ll hear how VirtualZ’s no-code solutions connect mainframe data to AI, cloud, and hybrid platforms in just one business day, enabling:


  
Smarter grid operations and predictive maintenance



  
Real-time billing, compliance, and audit readiness



  
Stronger cybersecurity through SIM integration



  
Seamless file movement for meter data, grid logs, and reports with FlowZ™



  
Lower costs and scalable storage with Zaac™




Utilities can’t afford to wait. Discover how VirtualZ delivers the fastest, safest, and most cost-effective path to modernization — with guaranteed results.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[VSEn data deserves the same agility as any modern platform. In this episode, we introduce PropelZ™ for VSEn — the no-code solution that moves mainframe data to the cloud, to analytics platforms, and even into AI pipelines in hours, not months. 

You’ll hear to go from installation to operation in under 24 hours, offloading read workloads and unlocking VSEn data for compliance, reporting, and innovation.

Tune in and discover how PropelZ makes VSEn data ready for anywhere.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Future of Travel Runs on Open Data]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[The Future of Travel Runs on Open Data]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The travel and hospitality industry is transforming fast — driven by AI, cloud computing, mobile-first experiences, cybersecurity demands, and rising customer expectations. But much of the critical data powering reservations, loyalty programs, and billing still lives on IBM Z mainframes and decades-old archives.

In this episode, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how to unlock that data instantly, securely, and without disruption — making it AI-ready, cloud-ready, and innovation-ready. Discover how VirtualZ solutions Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ help travel and hospitality leaders deliver:


  
AI-driven personalization with no-code integration



  
Seamless hybrid cloud and multi-cloud strategies



  
Real-time billing and payment transparency



  
Stronger cybersecurity with integrated log management



  
Instant booking, loyalty, and operations file access



  
Flexible, encrypted cloud and SAN storage




Learn how VirtualZ Computing is bringing modern simplicity to data complexity, delivering proven results in just one day — so you can innovate at the speed of your customers.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[This is FlowZ™: Smarter File Sharing from IBM Z]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[This is FlowZ™: Smarter File Sharing from IBM Z]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, we’re excited to introduce FlowZ™, the latest innovation from VirtualZ Computing™—purpose-built for fast, simple, no-code file sharing from IBM Z mainframes to the cloud.

Your mainframe is generating valuable business data every day—but legacy file transfer tools are slow, manual, and complex. Enter FlowZ™, a lightweight solution that moves files instantly and securely to cloud storage, distributed platforms, and hybrid workflows—without virtual disks, ETL pipelines, or staging.

Join Dustin Froym, Co-Founder of VirtualZ, and Vince Re, CTO and architect of the FlowZ technology, as they explore:


  
What makes FlowZ™ different from ETL or virtual-disk-based tools



  
How FlowZ™ enables AI-ready file sharing for ML pipelines and analytics



  
Real-world use cases for backups, hybrid workflows, and app integration



  
Why sequential mainframe files matter—and how FlowZ™ moves them without complexity



  
A behind-the-scenes look at how FlowZ™ installs in minutes, not months




Whether you’re a hybrid-cloud architect, platform engineer, or AI/ML leader, this episode will give you a fresh perspective on the future of mainframe data access—one that’s lightweight, no-code, and instantly useful across platforms.

💡 Learn more at www.virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[The telecom industry is transforming fast — but much of its most valuable data is still locked away in mainframes, legacy systems, and decades-old archives. In this episode of Skyward Data, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how telecom providers can unlock mission-critical data instantly, securely, and without disruption to meet the demands of AI, cloud-native networks, rising cyber threats, and digital-first customers.

Discover how VirtualZ’s no-code, real-time solutions — Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ — empower telecoms to:


  
Deliver real-time billing accuracy and customer insights



  
Securely integrate mainframe data with AI and cloud platforms



  
Strengthen compliance, observability, and cybersecurity



  
Modernize storage and reduce infrastructure costs




Hear real-world use cases and learn why leading telecom providers are choosing VirtualZ for a seamless, cost-effective, and future-ready path to modernization.



Your data. Delivered at the speed of innovation.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Enabling DORA Compliance for Mainframe Customers]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Enabling DORA Compliance for Mainframe Customers]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, host Dustin Froyum explores the European Union’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and what it means for organizations running on mainframes. With compliance deadlines, Article 12 stands out—requiring robust backup policies, recovery procedures, and logically segregated systems.

Dustin breaks down the key requirements of Article 12 and shows how VirtualZ Computing’s FlowZ™ helps financial entities achieve compliance quickly and cost-effectively. From no-code, plug-and-play backups to hybrid workflows and secure, segregated recovery, FlowZ is more than a tool—it’s a compliance accelerator.

If you’re navigating the intersection of mainframe modernization and EU regulation, this episode offers practical insight into making compliance simpler, faster, and more resilient.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this live session recorded at SHARE Cleveland 2025, explore how to modernize mainframe storage and streamline file sharing — instantly, securely, and without complexity.

Join Jeanne Glass and Vince Re of VirtualZ and Jerry Edgington and Len Santalucia of Pellera as they introduce two powerful software solutions: FlowZ™ and Zaac™.

Learn how these no-code tools enable:

1.  Instant provisioning of cloud or SAN storage for IBM Z

2.  Seamless file sharing between mainframe and cloud environments

3.  Transparent integration with enterprise storage and data architectures

4.  Secure, real-time data movement with no disruption to existing systems

Use Cases Covered:

1.  Cloud-based mainframe storage on demand

2.  File sharing for DevOps and hybrid workflows

3.  Tiered storage and cloud-based backup

4.  Application and data integration across platforms

Key Features:

1.  Zero coding required

2.  Install in minutes, Deploy in hours, not months

3.  Virtual tape and disk volumes that look and behave like traditional DASD

4.  Full support for tiering, duplexing, and managed services

Demo Walkthrough:

See a live demo showcasing how FlowZ enables transparent access to remote storage and file systems — all from the mainframe, using familiar tools.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Modernize Mainframe Reporting — With PropelZ™]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Modernize Mainframe Reporting — With PropelZ™]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Modernizing mainframe reporting doesn’t have to be complex or costly. In this session, VirtualZ Co-Founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re walk through the challenges organizations face with legacy mainframe reporting tools—and how PropelZ™ simplifies the process.

You’ll learn how PropelZ:

1.  Connects mainframe data to modern reporting and BI platforms like Tableau, Power BI, and Splunk

2.  Transforms VSAM and other mainframe data into rows and columns for easy use in relational databases

3.  Delivers incremental updates for near real-time reporting without the overhead of change data capture

4.  Runs on zIIP engines for significant cost savings and efficiency

5.  Scales across multiple LPARs, sysplexes, and cloud targets simultaneously

The webinar also covers:

1.  Key pain points with legacy reporting (skills gaps, cost, complexity, disaggregation)

2.  PropelZ architecture and why its asynchronous, fault-tolerant approach is different

3.  Real-world demonstrations, including Tableau and Splunk integrations

Clear, predictable pricing: $50,000 per year, unlimited use

Learn how PropelZ helps enterprises achieve data-driven agility, seamless integration, and significant cost savings in their modernization journey.

Explore more resources, demos, and case studies at virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[FlowZ Demo]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[FlowZ Demo]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[FlowZ™ moves mainframe files anywhere — SAN/NAS storage, cloud file systems, AI/ML pipelines, analytics platforms, and more — without disrupting existing systems. 

In this demo, you’ll see:

1.  Lightning-fast install — ready to use in seconds

2.  Real-world example — moving mainframe files to SAN storage using standard commands and JCL

3.  High-performance transfer — full 3390 disk dump in ~1:20

4.  Flexible file targets — static or dynamic, on-prem or cloud

5.  Secure integration with enterprise access controls and compliance

Whether you’re modernizing storage, integrating with the cloud, or enabling AI-driven workloads, FlowZ™ makes mainframe file movement easy, fast, and reliable.

Contact us for a custom demo or technical discussion: VirtualZ Computing

Use FlowZ™ — for file output. 



Use PropelZ™ — for database output.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Skyward in 2025: The 5 Biggest Data Initiatives — and How to Achieve Them]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Skyward in 2025: The 5 Biggest Data Initiatives — and How to Achieve Them]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, we explore the top five data initiatives for 2025—and how enterprises can achieve them without ripping and replacing their infrastructure. 

From real-time application modernization to AI and ML integration, scalable data lakes, hybrid file sharing, and enhanced compliance, we share how VirtualZ’s software portfolio—Lozen™, PropelZ™, Zaac™, and FlowZ™—is redefining what’s possible in a hybrid cloud world.

If your organization runs on IBM Z and cloud, this is your roadmap to real-time, no-code, secure data access that skips the ETL and accelerates business outcomes.

Learn more at virtualzcomputing.com, and follow Skyward Data for more conversations on the future of data, AI, and innovation.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join VirtualZ Computing Co-Founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re for a deep dive into unlocking real-time observability of IBM Z mainframe data using PropelZ™.

We explore how organizations can stream SMF data, console messages, and other operational logs from IBM Z directly into tools like Splunk, Elastic, and other SIEM or observability platforms — with no coding or scripting required.



In this session, you'll learn:


  
The PropelZ architecture and how it works



  
Real-world use cases for mainframe observability



  
How to stream IBM Z log and event data to your SIEM platform in real time



  
Strategies for secure storage and recovery of observability data



  
A live demo of PropelZ pushing mainframe console messages into Splunk



  
Overview of pricing ($50,000/year flat fee for unlimited use)



  
How PropelZ compares to other transfer methods in terms of performance and efficiency




You’ll also hear about complementary solutions like FlowZ™ for cloud storage integration and tape-to-cloud migration strategies powered by VirtualZ's no-code platform.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Data at the Speed of Care: How to Unlock Patient & Research Data Without Risk]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Data at the Speed of Care: How to Unlock Patient & Research Data Without Risk]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In healthcare, data locked away in legacy systems can slow down care and raise compliance risks. This episode helps you imagine how you can securely unlock patient, billing, and research data — in real time and without disruption. 

Learn how no-code, AI-ready data access enables faster diagnostics, predictive care, stronger HIPAA compliance, and better outcomes for patients.

Discover how you can modernize your infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and enable AI initiatives — while keeping sensitive data secure on the systems you already trust. 

#HealthcareInnovation #PatientCare #HIPAACompliance
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Unlock Mainframe Data for AI, Analytics, and Cloud — No Code, No Delay]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[How to Unlock Mainframe Data for AI, Analytics, and Cloud — No Code, No Delay]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, VirtualZ co-founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re dive into the challenges of accessing and integrating mainframe data — and how PropelZ™ delivers a fast, no-code solution to move your data wherever it’s needed.

You’ll learn:


  
Why legacy ETL, replication, and change data capture (CDC) are slow, costly, and fragile



  
How PropelZ™ enables mainframe-to-cloud data movement in hours — not months — with no code and minimal impact



  
Ways to feed mainframe data into AI models, data lakes, analytics dashboards, and observability platforms



  
Use cases including incremental updates, VSAM and SMF processing, tape migration, and real-time streaming to Splunk



  
How PropelZ™ works: input → transformation → output — any source, any target



  
How you can eliminate staging, manual processes, and reduce costs while delivering AI-ready data




If you’re tasked with enabling AI, analytics, or modernization but your mainframe data feels out of reach, this session is for you.

Learn more about PropelZ and the full VirtualZ product suite at:https://virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Personalized Retail Experiences: How to Unlock Data to Delight Customers]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Personalized Retail Experiences: How to Unlock Data to Delight Customers]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Retailers thrive when they know their customers — but disconnected data stands. in the way. This episode explores how you can make all of your data. available to AI and analytics platforms, enabling hyper-personalized shopping, real-time fraud prevention, and inventory optimization. 

We break down how no-code, real-time access eliminates barriers from legacy systems — helping you deliver seamless omni-channel experiences, strengthen security, and control costs. Learn how to take the first steps toward building the data foundation your customers expect today.

#RetailInnovation #CustomerExperience #FraudPrevention
#AIReadyData]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Compliance: Making Mainframe Data Governed, Compliant, and Cloud-Ready]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, Dustin Froyum and Vince Re of VirtualZ Computing explore how organizations can bring their mainframe data into compliance with today’s demanding regulatory, audit, and security requirements — while making it accessible for cloud, analytics, and AI.

They discuss:


  
How to navigate growing regulatory and audit pressures in industries like financial services, healthcare, and more.



  
Strategies to integrate mainframe data with cloud and distributed systems without losing control or security.



  
Ways to eliminate silos and maintain Z/OS-level governance even as data moves beyond the mainframe.



  
Centralizing and unlocking real-time access to critical management and audit data, including SMF records and console messages.



  
Protecting against ransomware and disaster with multi-location, immutable cloud storage — at a fraction of traditional costs.



  
Meeting RPO/RTO targets with innovative journaling and resilient architectures.



  
How to mask, encrypt, and transform sensitive data while keeping it compliant and audit-ready.




You’ll also hear how VirtualZ’s products — PropelZ™, Lozen™, and Zaac™ — help organizations achieve all of this with no-code, mainframe-native solutions that work seamlessly with the cloud.

If you’re responsible for mainframe data compliance, governance, or modernization, this conversation offers actionable insights and practical approaches.



Learn more, explore demos, and connect with us at virtualzcomputing.com
Contact: hello@virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Modern Banking Without Barriers: How to Unlock Data for AI, Compliance & Customer Trust]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Modern Banking Without Barriers: How to Unlock Data for AI, Compliance & Customer Trust]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[If you’re working in banking or financial services, you know your most valuable data is trapped on mainframes and siloed systems. In this episode, learn how you can unlock real-time, no-code access to your core banking, payment, and risk management data — so you can power fraud detection, accelerate compliance reporting, and deliver hyper-personalized customer experiences.


Discover how to eliminate ETL and avoid expensive, risky migrations while
keeping your operations secure and resilient. Walk away with an actionable vision for how to modernize your infrastructure without disruption, increase agility, and cut costs — even before you’re ready to start.
#BankingInnovation #FinancialServices #Compliance #AIReadyData]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Introducing FlowZ: The Smarter, Simpler Way to Share Mainframe Files]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Introducing FlowZ: The Smarter, Simpler Way to Share Mainframe Files]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[On this episode of Skyward Data, we introduce FlowZ™ — the smarter, simpler way to share mainframe files with the cloud, distributed apps, and even AI platforms.

If you’ve struggled with overcomplicated ETL pipelines, fragile virtual disks, or slow, manual file transfers, this episode is for you. We explain how FlowZ eliminates unnecessary layers, letting you move mainframe files securely, quickly, and in open formats — with no code and no drama.

You’ll learn:


  
Why VirtualZ built FlowZ — and what problems it solves.



  
How FlowZ works to deliver lightweight, bidirectional file sharing.



  
How FlowZ fits into the broader VirtualZ portfolio alongside PropelZ™, Lozen™, and Zaac™ — helping you modernize all your data access needs.



  
Why FlowZ is ideal for backups, hybrid workflows, file-level AI, and more.




Discover how to modernize your mainframe data access — securely, simply, affordably, and on your terms.

For more information, visit virtualzcomputing.com or email us at hello@virtualzcomputing.com.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zaac™ Briefing On Demand | Instant Mainframe Storage for Cloud, DevOps, and AI]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Zaac™ Briefing On Demand | Instant Mainframe Storage for Cloud, DevOps, and AI]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how Zaac™, the award-winning no-code storage solution from VirtualZ, connects IBM Z mainframes to modern cloud and SAN storage—instantly and without disruption.

In this on-demand briefing, CEO Jeanne Glass introduces Zaac and explains how it eliminates traditional DASD limitations, supports modern DevOps, enables AI pipelines, and simplifies storage provisioning—without rewriting a single line of code.

What you’ll learn in this briefing:

1.  Why legacy storage models are slowing down hybrid cloud, AI, and DevOps

2.  How Zaac delivers instant, on-demand access to cloud and SAN storage from IBM Z

Real-world use cases:

Instant Mainframe Storage with cloud agility

Mainframe DevOps using GitHub

Tape-to-Cloud Migration for compliance, cost savings, and AI training

How Zaac enables dynamic scalability for analytics, disaster recovery, and digital innovation

Built for the future—no code, no delays:
Zaac installs quickly, runs out-of-the-box, and removes the need for hardware upgrades, replication, or custom scripts. Just secure, scalable storage—when and where you need it.

Trusted by leaders and built for speed, Zaac is transforming how enterprises modernize IBM Z infrastructure for the hybrid cloud era.

💡 Start your storage transformation:
Contact Jeanne directly at jeanne.glass@virtualzcomputing.com
Learn more: https://virtualzcomputing.com

#Zaac #VirtualZ #MainframeModernization #HybridCloud #StorageModernization #NoCode #IBMz #DevOps #AIData #TapeToCloud #DASDReplacement #CustomerBriefing #EnterpriseIT]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[For Modern Systems Integrators:  Accelerate Client AI & Cloud Outcomes with No-Code Data Access]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[For Modern Systems Integrators:  Accelerate Client AI & Cloud Outcomes with No-Code Data Access]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this modern integrator masterclass, learn how systems integrators can unlock high-margin, fast-value solutions by helping clients move mainframe data into cloud and AI platforms — without coding, replication, or re-platforming.

Whether you serve regulated industries, lead data transformation projects, or support AI and observability initiatives, this session shows how PropelZ™ empowers you to:

1. Integrate IBM Z data with Vertex AI, SageMaker, Azure ML, watsonx, Snowflake, and more

2.  Support on-prem, hybrid, and cloud use cases with one architecture

3. Offer clients real-time, policy-aligned, zIIP-eligible data integration — in hours, not months

4.  Deliver packaged solutions (e.g., tape-to-cloud, SMF archiving, dashboard migration) with low risk and high return

What You’ll Learn:

1.  Common client pain points (AI silos, complex ETL, costly CDC, MIPS pressure)

2.  How PropelZ’s no-code, three-part architecture simplifies integration

3.  Real-world use cases: SMF to Splunk, VSAM to Tableau, IMS to Postgres

4.  Pricing and partner model: $50K/yr flat-rate, certified drivers, optional uplift

For SI and MSP leaders building packaged offerings, PropelZ creates a frictionless path to help clients move from legacy storage and reporting to modern data pipelines and AI.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Briefing On-Demand | Modern Real-Time Mainframe Data Access Without Disruption]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Briefing On-Demand | Modern Real-Time Mainframe Data Access Without Disruption]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Discover how Lozen™, from VirtualZ Computing, redefines enterprise data access for hybrid cloud, AI, and application modernization.

In this customer briefing, you’ll learn how Lozen provides real-time, read-write access to your most valuable data—right where it lives, on IBM Z. No replication. No ETL. No disruption.


What you’ll learn:

1.  How Lozen eliminates the need to move or replicate data

2.  AI and Application Modernization Use Cases

3.  Integration paths for cloud, distributed, and containerized environments

Trusted by global leaders and designed by mainframe software pioneers, Lozen helps you unlock the full potential of your data without rewriting or re-platforming.

Learn more at https://virtualzcomputing.com

#Lozen #VirtualZ #MainframeModernization #HybridCloud #AI #DataAccess #ApplicationModernization #NoETL #IBMz #CustomerBriefing #ModernDataArchitecture]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[AI in Hours: Instantly Feed IBM Z Data to watsonx, SageMaker, Vertex AI & Azure ML]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[AI in Hours: Instantly Feed IBM Z Data to watsonx, SageMaker, Vertex AI & Azure ML]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Modern AI projects stall when critical data is trapped on the mainframe. In this Podcast,  we discuss how PropelZ™ moves VSAM, SMF, COBOL-copybook, IMS/Db2, and other IBM Z data to any AI platform in hours, not weeks—without ETL, change-data-capture headaches, or extra MIPS.

What you’ll learn:


  
Why legacy ETL & CDC fail for real-time AI and analytics



  
Inside PropelZ’s three-stage architecture (ingest ▸ transform ▸ deliver)



  
Incremental updates & zIIP-eligible performance



  
One-click targets: Amazon SageMaker & S3, Google Vertex AI, Azure ML, IBM watsonx, Postgres, Snowflake, more



  
Flat-rate pricing: $50 K/yr, unlimited data, 5 certified JDBC drivers]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PropelZ™ Briefing On Demand | No-Code Mainframe Data Access for AI, Analytics, and the Cloud]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[PropelZ™ Briefing On Demand | No-Code Mainframe Data Access for AI, Analytics, and the Cloud]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In episode of Skyward Data, VirtualZ CEO Jeanne Glass introduces PropelZ™, the no-code platform that gives you instant access to structured mainframe data—ready for AI, dashboards, compliance, and observability tools.

Why it matters:

Too much of your most valuable data is trapped in legacy systems—hidden behind COBOL copybooks, VSAM files, and SMF logs. With PropelZ, you can move that data directly to your modern platforms in hours, not months.

What you’ll learn in this podcast:

1.  Why legacy ETL and integration tools fall short

2.  How PropelZ installs in hours—no custom code required

3. Real-world use cases:

    AI Enablement: watsonx, Vertex AI, Azure ML, SageMaker

    BI Reporting: Tableau, Power BI, Qlik

    SIEM Integration: Splunk, Elastic, Exabeam 

     Tape-to-Cloud Migration: archive access for compliance and AI training

Flat-rate licensing at just $50K per year—no volume-based surprises

One product. Unlimited possibilities.

PropelZ supports over 100 cloud and database targets, runs zIIP-enabled to preserve MIPS, and transforms mainframe files into SQL-ready formats—without replication, scripts, or disruption.

Hear why Jerry Edgington of Mainline calls PropelZ “one of the easiest installs” he’s ever done.

Want to see it in action?

Contact Jeanne directly at jeanne.glass@virtualzcomputing.com

Learn more: https://virtualzcomputing.com

#PropelZ #VirtualZ #MainframeModernization #HybridCloud #AIDataAccess #NoCodeETL #IBMZ #Analytics #SIEM #DataMigration #CustomerBriefing #watsonx #VertexAI #SageMaker #PowerBI #Splunk #BigQuery]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[VirtualZ Briefing On Demand | No-Code Access to IBM Z and Beyond]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[VirtualZ Briefing On Demand | No-Code Access to IBM Z and Beyond]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this on-demand briefing, VirtualZ founder and CEO Jeanne Glass introduces our patented, no-code software platform that transforms how enterprises access and use mainframe and hybrid cloud data.

Whether your focus is AI, analytics, modernization, observability, or storage, VirtualZ delivers the data you need—without code, delay, or disruption.

What you’ll learn in this briefing:

1.  Why 70% of critical enterprise data remains hard to access—and how to fix it

2.  How VirtualZ eliminates ETL, replication, scripting, and delays

3.  A breakdown of our three no-code products:

    PropelZ™ for data movement to AI, BI, and observability tools

    Lozen™ for real-time, read-write access to live IBM Z data

    Zaac™ for instant mainframe storage with cloud flexibility

4.  Real-world use cases across AI, dashboards, tape migration, SIEM integration, app modernization, and storage

Trusted by leaders at AWS, Google, Kyndryl, Mainline, and more, VirtualZ brings enterprise-grade performance with startup speed.

Ready to see the difference in hours—not weeks?  Learn more: https://virtualzcomputing.com

#VirtualZ #HybridCloud #MainframeModernization #AIDataAccess #PropelZ #Lozen #Zaac #NoCode #DataIntegration #IBMZ #ModernDataStack]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mainframe Data. Cloud Ready. No Code.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Mainframe Data. Cloud Ready. No Code.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, VirtualZ Computing co-founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re introduce PropelZ™—a no-code solution that makes mainframe data instantly cloud-ready without ETL, scripts, or disruption.

You’ll learn:


  
Why traditional ETL is too costly and slow for modern data needs



  
How PropelZ installs directly on z/OS and runs on zIIP engines for cost efficiency



  
How PropelZ handles VSAM, SMF, sequential datasets, and even console messages



  
How incremental data updates and interactive execution reduce batch windows



  
How to use PropelZ for report migration, legacy tape offloading, data warehousing, and observability (including Splunk)



  
Why PropelZ delivers high performance without moving data through a middle tier




The session includes a deep dive into the product’s architecture, real-world use cases, and performance advantages—plus insight into why to choose PropelZ over expensive, complex alternatives.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mainframe to Vertex AI in a Day]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Mainframe to Vertex AI in a Day]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, Jeanne Glass, Founder and CEO of VirtualZ Computing, explores how enterprises can unlock mainframe data for Google Cloud’s Vertex AI—in a single day.

Jeanne breaks down why mainframe data remains essential for training AI models, and how VirtualZ’s PropelZ™ solution eliminates the complexity of traditional ETL and data replication.

You'll learn how to:


  
Seamlessly connect IBM Z data to Vertex AI and BigQuery



  
Deliver governed, AI-ready data without writing a single line of code



  
Accelerate time-to-insight for predictive and generative AI



  
Enable hybrid data architectures without disruption




If your AI strategy is ready—but your data isn’t—this episode is for you.

🎧 Learn more at virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS Transform for IBM Z: How VirtualZ Makes It Actionable]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[AWS Transform for IBM Z: How VirtualZ Makes It Actionable]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[AWS Transform is designed to accelerate cloud modernization—but for enterprises running on IBM Z, the path forward has historically been slow, complex, and costly. 

In this episode of Skyward Data, we explore how VirtualZ Computing makes AWS Transform actionable for mainframe environments—unlocking mission-critical data instantly and securely, with no code, no disruption, and no replication.

You'll learn how VirtualZ’s patented software suite—PropelZ™, Lozen™, and Zaac™—bridges the gap between IBM Z and AWS services like SageMaker, Lambda, Redshift, and Amazon S3. Whether your goal is to modernize applications, accelerate AI, optimize storage, or ensure compliance, this episode shows how you can do it without rewriting or rehosting.

If your organization is navigating AWS Transform and still runs on IBM Z, this episode is for you.

Topics covered:


  
Why mainframe data access stalls modernization



  
How VirtualZ eliminates legacy integration friction



  
Real-world AWS use cases powered by PropelZ, Lozen, and Zaac



  
What makes VirtualZ different—and why it works for hybrid cloud




Learn more: https://virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[GitHub Meets Mainframe: Simplifying DevOps with VirtualZ’s Zaac™]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[GitHub Meets Mainframe: Simplifying DevOps with VirtualZ’s Zaac™]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, VirtualZ Co-founders Dustin Froyum and Vince Re explore how Zaac™, our patented virtual file system, is reshaping mainframe DevOps by making GitHub work natively on IBM Z—no replication, no scripts, and no headaches.

Listen in as we cover:


  
How Zaac integrates GitHub directly into Z/OS using standard Fuse drivers



  
Why mainframe teams no longer need to choose between modern toolchains and traditional workflows



  
How developers can edit, compile, and manage code in GitHub from both cloud and mainframe environments—without any sync errors



  
Real-world productivity gains from removing build delays and replication steps



  
Support for iSCSI, NFS, S3, and other modern storage protocols—all accessible as mainframe disk or tape




Whether you're managing legacy COBOL or building Java applications, Zaac makes it easier to modernize DevOps processes while maintaining full compatibility with your existing tools.

🎙️ Prefer to see it in action? Watch the full webinar on our YouTube channel.
📩 Questions or want a custom demo? Email us at hello@virtualz.com

#MainframeModernization #DevOps #GitHub #IBMZ #VirtualZ #HybridCloud #SkywardData]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Simplifying Mainframe Log Integration with Observability Platforms]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Simplifying Mainframe Log Integration with Observability Platforms]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.

Questions or topics? Email us at hello@virtualzcomputing.com]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Modernize IMS, Db2, IDMS, Datacom and More Relational Databases]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.

Key Topics
· 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.

What Experts Are Saying
“PropelZ is a very straightforward install — you create the ZFS, upload it, untar it, and it’s ready to go. It doesn’t take much time at all, just a couple of hours to get the product laid down and installed in a testing environment.”
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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Business Agility with Mainframe and Cloud Data]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Business Agility with Mainframe and Cloud Data]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Eliminating Change Data Capture.  A Modern Approach to Mainframe Data Access]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Eliminating Change Data Capture.  A Modern Approach to Mainframe Data Access]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[12. From Mainframes to Modern AI: The Evolution of Data Governance]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[12. From Mainframes to Modern AI: The Evolution of Data Governance]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ OpenAPI Connector: Unlocking Mainframe Data Access for Azure Logic Apps]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ OpenAPI Connector: Unlocking Mainframe Data Access for Azure Logic Apps]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[TFG Live! From the Show Floor - Hybrid Cloud: What About the Data?]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[TFG Live! From the Show Floor - Hybrid Cloud: What About the Data?]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Securing the Core: Strategies for Modern Mainframe Data Governance and Unified Log Management]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Securing the Core: Strategies for Modern Mainframe Data Governance and Unified Log Management]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mainframe Decommissioning: Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Mainframe Decommissioning: Understanding the Drivers and Solving the Challenges]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.​]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ API:  Access mainframe data from any OpenAPI application such as Boomi, TIBCO, and more]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ API:  Access mainframe data from any OpenAPI application such as Boomi, TIBCO, and more]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Integrating Mainframe Data with Splunk Demo]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Integrating Mainframe Data with Splunk Demo]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In today’s interconnected IT environments, mainframes remain a cornerstone of enterprise computing. However, integrating mainframe logs with modern log management platforms like Splunk often feels like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Traditional solutions can fall short, leaving valuable console messages and logs siloed from broader enterprise systems.  

VirtualZ now offers Integrating Mainframe Data with Splunk, a no-code solution based on PropelZ™ that simplifies the process of capturing, transforming, and integrating mainframe logs with Splunk, enabling seamless integration and real-time visibility across platforms without the complexity.

Why Mainframe Logs Matter in a Modern IT Ecosystem.  Mainframe logs, particularly console messages, are more than just records of system activity—they are the pulse of the enterprise. They provide:

- Real-Time Monitoring: Helping IT teams identify performance issues or security threats as they arise.
- Compliance and Auditing: Offering a detailed trail of system activity to meet regulatory requirements.
- Proactive Management: Allowing organizations to stay ahead of potential problems with automated alerts and responses.

When these logs are integrated into a platform like Splunk, they gain even more value. Splunk’s powerful analytics and visualization tools make it easier to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and gain actionable insights.

The Challenge: Integrating Mainframe Logs with Splunk

While Splunk excels at aggregating and analyzing data from various sources, mainframe logs don’t natively fit into this ecosystem. Issues like incompatible formats, complex workflows, and the need for manual intervention make integration daunting.

For many organizations, the result is siloed mainframe logs that are either underutilized or manually processed—an inefficient approach that undermines the potential of real-time insights.

The Solution: PropelZ for Mainframe Log Integration.  PropelZ changes the game by offering a simple, no-code solution to integrate mainframe logs with Splunk. Here’s how PropelZ bridges the gap:

- Real-Time Log Capture: PropelZ captures mainframe console messages and logs as they occur, ensuring no critical event is missed.
- Data Transformation Made Easy: Mainframe logs are processed and enriched to align with Splunk’s ingestion formats. PropelZ adds useful metadata like timestamps and severity levels, making the data ready for analysis.
- Seamless Integration: PropelZ sends logs directly to Splunk via its HTTP Event Collector (HEC) or other ingestion methods. Logs can also be stored in databases or cloud environments for preprocessing before integration.
- Automation at Its Best: PropelZ enables custom workflows and alerting, automating responses to critical events in real time.

Getting Started: Using PropelZ to Connect Mainframe Logs to Splunk.  Integrating mainframe logs with Splunk is simpler than you might think:

- Set Up Splunk Integration: PropelZ uses Splunk’s HEC to seamlessly send logs into Splunk.
- Capture Logs in Real Time: Install PropelZ on your mainframe to collect logs and console messages as they happen.
- Enrich and Transform: PropelZ processes and prepares the data for Splunk, aligning it with your requirements.
- Automate Processes: PropelZ can trigger scripts, workflows, or alerts based on specific log events, enabling proactive system management.

Benefits of Using PropelZ for Splunk Integration.  By using PropelZ, organizations can:

- Simplify Log Integration: PropelZ automates the process, eliminating the need for custom coding or manual workflows.
- Enhance Visibility: Gain real-time access to mainframe logs in Splunk for a unified view of system performance.
- Reduce Costs: PropelZ runs on zIIP processors, optimizing resource utilization and lowering costs.
- Scale Effortlessly: PropelZ handles large log volumes, ensuring smooth operations as data grows.
- Boost Automation: Enable event-driven responses and proactive ma]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unveiling PropelZ™ : The Fast, No Code Utility for Extracting Mainframe Data]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Unveiling PropelZ™ : The Fast, No Code Utility for Extracting Mainframe Data]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[It shouldn’t take a major investment of time and money to get a data snapshot for presentation or analysis. The PropelZ™  utility from VirtualZ Computing makes it easy to create a copy of mainframe data right when you need it, for use in hybrid cloud environments.



During this podcast you will learn how to use PropelZ to push data from your mainframe directly to your preferred database. Once there, you can use the capabilities you’re already familiar with to transform and analyze your dataset. This process is ideal for times when you don’t need full real-time, read-write access.



Push a copy of mainframe data at a fraction of the cost of legacy ETL solutions. PropelZ lets you easily put mainframe data to use in a hybrid cloud environment, taking advantage of the database tools you already know.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Top Trends in Mainframe Modernization for 2025]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Top Trends in Mainframe Modernization for 2025]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data, we delve into the pivotal trends shaping mainframe modernization in 2025. As IBM Z systems continue to be central to enterprise operations, the push towards integrating these robust platforms with contemporary technologies becomes imperative. 

We explore how organizations are:​


  Embracing hybrid cloud models to enhance scalability and flexibility.

  Integrating AI and machine learning to drive predictive analytics and operational efficiency.

  Adopting DevOps and agile methodologies to accelerate development cycles.

  Transitioning to microservices and API-driven architectures for improved modularity and integration.

  Modernizing legacy codebases to align with current technological standards.

  Enhancing security and compliance measures in response to evolving regulatory landscapes.

  Leveraging data analytics to derive actionable insights from mainframe data.

  Focusing on sustainability and green IT initiatives to reduce environmental impact.

  Investing in skill development to bridge the talent gap in mainframe expertise.

  Integrating edge computing to process data closer to its source for real-time responsiveness.

  Adopting open-source solutions to foster innovation and reduce vendor lock-in.​


Discover how VirtualZ Computing's solutions—Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™—connect, access, and use data faster — fueling smarter decisions and accelerated outcomes.

Tune in to gain insights into the strategies and tools that are redefining mainframe modernization in 2025.​]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[As the backbone of many enterprise systems, mainframes remain critical to business operations. With Al and data security being top of mind for today's business leaders, effective strategies for data access are also needed. This podcast focuses on secure, real-time, read-write access to mainframe data.



The session outlines a comprehensive understanding of the 'modernize in place' concept as it pertains to mainframe systems. We discuss how businesses can innovate with their existing mainframe environments, integrate with modern applications, and improve business agility without the need for total system overhauls or migrations. We also explore strategies for optimizing data access within these robust systems. Explore the exciting potential of mainframe modernization, the critical role of real-time data access, and how these elements can work together to drive your business forward in today's rapidly evolving digital landscape.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Modern Observability  for Hybrid Cloud Environments:  Expert Insights on Integrating SMF  and Management Data with Your SIEM  for Advanced Analytics]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[System Management Facilities (SMF) data serves as a critical asset for organizations utilizing IBM Z systems, acting as a detailed record of system activity, user actions, and operational performance. However, the challenges associated with managing this data, especially in large, complex environments, are considerable.



This podcast explores the significance of SMF data, the complexities of managing it, and VirtualZ’s innovative solutions to address these challenges through effective data management strategies, including unified access to various management logs.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[The Next Generation of Data Warehousing and Data Lakes]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The digital age has unleashed an unprecedented volume of data, transforming it into a critical asset for decision-making, innovation, and competitive advantage. To harness this data, organizations are increasingly turning to data lakes and data warehouses. These modern architectures provide scalable, cost-effective platforms for storing, managing, and analyzing vast amounts of structured and unstructured data.

However, as organizations modernize their data strategies, they face challenges in integrating legacy systems, ensuring data quality, and achieving real-time insights. This podcast explores the evolution of data lakes and warehouses, the opportunities they create, and the challenges businesses must overcome to succeed in this new era.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Connector for MuleSoft:  Simplified Data Access Directly within MuleSoft]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Connector for MuleSoft:  Simplified Data Access Directly within MuleSoft]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Dustin Froyum (CFO) and Richard Philyaw (Chief Architect) for this brief podcast as they discuss and demonstrate how VirtualZ Computing's Lozen™ Connector for MuleSoft integrates easily with Mule — allowing for simplified design data access directly within MuleSoft's development environment.

VirtualZ Computing’s Lozen and PropelZ provide essential tools for integrating mainframe data into MuleSoft’s event-driven ecosystem.  By simplifying real-time read-write access and data transformation, these solutions ensure that organizations can access and correlate mainframe data with other sources, driving faster insights and improved business agility.

Benefits of Lozen and PropelZ to Integrate Mainframe Data with MuleSoft

1.  Real-Time Data Correlation: Lozen and PropelZ allow organizations to correlate mainframe data with other event-driven sources in MuleSoft, resulting in better insights and faster decision-making.

2.  Simplified Integration: With native connectors and no-code interfaces, Lozen and PropelZ eliminate the complexity of traditional ETL processes, facilitating easier integration into modern cloud ecosystems.

3.  Cost and Resource Efficiency: Lozen reduces MIPS consumption by offloading data access tasks, while PropelZ automates data extraction and transformation, minimizing infrastructure and operational costs.

4.  Enhanced Scalability: Both Lozen and PropelZ offer flexible, scalable solutions, making it easier for organizations to expand their data access capabilities across platforms as business needs evolve.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Securing Data Access and Governance in a Hybrid Cloud World]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Securing Data Access and Governance in a Hybrid Cloud World]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In today’s digital-first economy, organizations are rapidly modernizing their IT infrastructures, adopting hybrid and multi-cloud environments to enhance flexibility, scalability, and innovation. However, this transformation introduces unprecedented security challenges. Data breaches, regulatory noncompliance, and governance complexities are critical concerns as organizations expand data access beyond traditional mainframe systems to cloud platforms.

Maintaining data integrity, ensuring compliance, and minimizing risk—while enabling seamless access to mainframe data—are vital priorities for enterprises that operate in highly regulated industries. VirtualZ’s solutions, Lozen and PropelZ, address these challenges head-on, providing secure, compliant, and efficient tools for data governance and real-time data
access.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Accelerate AI-Driven Application Modernization]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode we explore how VirtualZ’s patented data access software enables real-time, out-of-the-box mainframe data access, simplifying or eliminating the need for costly ETL and Change Data Capture (CDC) processes. Discover how VirtualZ empowers organizations to modernize applications faster than ever, bridging the gap between legacy mainframes and modern AI platforms.

Key Topics
· Real-time data access for AI-driven modernization.
· How VirtualZ reduces costs and risks while accelerating innovation.
· Customer Use Cases

What Experts Are Saying
“Lozen was incredibly easy to install and configure. The step-by-step documentation made the process seamless, and with responsive support, everything worked as expected on the first try. Even with our complex AWS and mainframe environment, Lozen integrated smoothly, ensuring secure, real-time data access.” Gilberto Biondo, Sr. Specialized Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
 
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how VirtualZ can help your organization unlock the full potential of AI-driven modernization.

Bonus: Download our White Paper, AI and Application Modernization, to dive deeper into the topic.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[VirtualZ: Any Data. Anywhere. Anytime. Eliminate Data Replication and Change Data Capture.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[VirtualZ: Any Data. Anywhere. Anytime. Eliminate Data Replication and Change Data Capture.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[VirtualZ’s next-generation data access software seamlessly integrates mainframe, cloud, and distributed environments. Our solutions tackle AI, analytics, cloud migration, and compliance challenges without replication or complex migrations.

Join Dustin Froyum (Co-Founder and SVP of Global Alliances) and Mark Potts (VP of Global Services) to learn how our suite of products allows you to access data from any platform, anywhere, and leverage that data to power better applications and experiences. Whether you need real-time, read-write access or ad-hoc access, we have the solution to help.

VirtualZ Computing™ is the first woman-founded, woman-led, and Native American-founded and -led mainframe software provider in the history of the mainframe industry. The company empowers organizations to innovate and thrive in hybrid cloud environments by delivering easy, consistent, and secure access to their most valuable resource: their data.

The challenges companies face in hybrid cloud environments often arise because of data access issues. Running applications across a mixture of mainframe, cloud, and distributed environments proposes many hurdles that introduce added costs, time, data inaccuracies, and security risks

Our suite of products allows you to access data from any platform, anywhere, and leverage that data to power better applications and experiences. Whether you need real-time read-write access or a one-time data pull, we have a solution to help.

Our suite of products allows you to access data from any platform, anywhere, and leverage that data to power better applications and experiences. Whether you need real-time read-write access or a one-time data pull, we have a solution to help.

1.  PropelZ™ makes it simple to create a copy of mainframe data whenever needed for experimentation or analysis in hybrid cloud environments.  PropelZ enables organizations to push a copy of mainframe data for just a fraction of the cost of legacy ETL solutions, and it is ideal for use cases that don’t require real-time, read-write access.

2. Lozen™. Our patented product, Lozen™ software, allows you to leave data where it is — securely on the IBM Z platform — eliminating the need to replicate or “lift and shift” data with ETL or Change Data Capture.

3. Zaac™ connects IBM Z mainframe applications directly to cloud storage, allowing organizations to quickly provision additional storage without the need for physical devices or complex configurations.  Spin mainframe storage up and down on demand.

Whether you need real-time read-write access or a one-time data pull, we have a solution to help.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[AI and Application Modernization Trends, Challenges, and the Role of Seamless Mainframe Data Access]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[AI and Application Modernization Trends, Challenges, and the Role of Seamless Mainframe Data Access]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a critical enabler of application modernization. AI-powered tools are revolutionizing how organizations refactor legacy code, migrate to the cloud, and optimize operational efficiency. The AI-driven application modernization market is experiencing significant growth as organizations increasingly integrate artificial intelligence to enhance and transform legacy systems. In 2024, the global AI software market is projected to be valued at $98 billion, with expectations to reach $391 billion by 2030.

Despite the promise of AI, one of the most persistent challenges remains: accessing legacy data stored in mainframe environments.  While AI-driven tools can replatform applications and rewrite legacy code, they often struggle to integrate with mainframe data architectures.

Traditional methods like Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes and Change Data Capture (CDC) introduce complexity, cost, and performance bottlenecks that hinder modernization efforts.

VirtualZ Computing addresses this challenge by providing seamless, real-time access to mainframe data for modern cloud and AI environments—without the need for replication, transformation, or ETL pipelines. Although VirtualZ does not develop AI solutions or modernize applications directly, our technology eliminates one of the most significant barriers to modernization: ensuring reliable, secure, and efficient access to mainframe data.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™: Mainframe Data for Hybrid Clouds with  VirtualZ CTO, Vince Re]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™: Mainframe Data for Hybrid Clouds with  VirtualZ CTO, Vince Re]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lozen™ is VirtualZ Computing’s out-of-the-box solution that simplifies real-time, read-write data access — enabling your organization to run on a single source of truth while maintaining data integrity and security.

With Lozen, custom and packaged applications running anywhere — in the cloud, on distributed platforms or on mobile devices — have real-time, read-write access to always-in-sync data on the IBM Z platform.

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.
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.

The Lozen Story

Our revolutionary data access solution was inspired by an Apache warrior and battlefield strategist named Lozen. As the first woman-founded, woman-led IBM Z ISV in history — and with Native American and diverse heritage across our team — Lozen’s story threads deeply within VirtualZ.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Accelerating Application Modernization with VirtualZ]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Accelerating Application Modernization with VirtualZ]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[The pressure to modernize legacy systems and applications has never been greater. Businesses are increasingly relying on hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures to achieve flexibility, scalability, and competitive advantage.

Yet, with this transition comes the challenge of migrating complex, data-heavy mainframe systems to modern cloud environments without disrupting business operations.

Application modernization is not just about moving workloads from onpremise servers to the cloud. It's about reimagining how systems, applications, and data can be managed, accessed, and scaled. It’s a strategy for future-proofing IT infrastructures while ensuring security, reducing
operational costs, and improving business agility.

In this episode, we discuss key trends in application modernization and the need for flexible, cost-effective, and secure application modernization solutions has never been more critical.

VirtualZ Computing’s solutions—Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac—provide a comprehensive pathway for organizations to modernize their mainframe applications and data.

By addressing the challenges of real-time data access, hybrid cloud integration, and incremental migration, VirtualZ empowers businesses to innovate and remain competitive in today’s fast-paced digital landscape.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Microsoft joins VirtualZ:  Modernizing Business-Critical Mainframe Data Access]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Ashish Khandelwal and Steve Read from Microsoft as we discuss optimal ways to modernize your cloud, storage, and other business-critical mainframe data access methods. as we discuss optimal ways to modernize your cloud, storage, and other business-critical mainframe data access methods.
  
• Enable broader data access at a lower cost. 
• Unlock faster, simpler application migration. 
• Gain simple and secure access to mainframe data from multiple application environments. 
• Improve ETL and other existing legacy solutions with higher performance and lower costs. 

Unlock Microsoft Azure with Lozen, PropelZ, and Zaac

As organizations embark on their digital transformation journeys, the seamless integration of on-premises mainframe environments with cloud platforms becomes increasingly vital.

VirtualZ™ Solutions for Azure provides an innovative approach to bridge the gap between IBM Z mainframes and Microsoft Azure. Based on our innovative products Lozen™, PropelZ™, and Zaac™, this solution empowers organizations to access, manage, and modernize their data effortlessly, unlocking the full potential of a hybrid cloud strategy.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Guide for CIO's:  Unlocking the Strategic Advantage of Mainframe Modernization]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[A Guide for CIO's:  Unlocking the Strategic Advantage of Mainframe Modernization]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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:





Seamlessly integrate mainframe data into AI/ML models, analytics platforms, and SaaS applications.




Enhance security and compliance with automated data governance.




Optimize storage and business continuity with hybrid-cloud solutions.




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!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Simplify Your ETL and Reduce Costs]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Simplify Your ETL and Reduce Costs]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this podcast, Dustin Froyum and Richard Philyaw of VirtualZ Computing speak to how Lozen™ simplifies new and existing #ETL processes — all while saving you money. Who doesn't want a more effective, low-cost solution?

Lozen™ eliminates the need for costly #data replication or complex "lift and shift" migrations. With real-time, read-write access to data directly on the IBM Z platform, Lozen simplifies ETL workflows, enabling faster data transformation and integration across hybrid cloud environments. Its no-code capabilities streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and ensure data security and compliance by keeping data in its original location. 

Join us to learn more!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[A New Era in Mainframe Storage | Trends, Challenges, and Solutions for the Hybrid Cloud Era]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[A New Era in Mainframe Storage | Trends, Challenges, and Solutions for the Hybrid Cloud Era]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Mainframe computing continues to be a critical component for many large
enterprises, providing reliable, secure, and scalable infrastructure. However, as
businesses undergo digital transformation, there is increasing pressure to
modernize mainframe storage solutions to accommodate the growing
demands of hybrid cloud environments, big data analytics, and cost
management.

This thought leadership podcast examines the top trends currently shaping
mainframe storage, along with the challenges organizations face in adapting
to these changes. The shift towards more flexible, cost-efficient, and scalable
storage solutions has introduced opportunities and risks for organizations
relying on mainframe systems. We also explore how businesses can
leverage emerging technologies to overcome these challenges and optimize
their mainframe storage strategies]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Rewriting the Rules of Mainframe Data Integration]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Rewriting the Rules of Mainframe Data Integration]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this installment of Skyward Data's "Behind the Code: Unfiltered Conversations with CTO Vince Re", we explore the groundbreaking capabilities of PropelZ, VirtualZ Computing’s no-code solution for modernizing mainframe data management. Vince Re, the visionary behind VirtualZ's patented innovations, shares how PropelZ captures console messages, system logs, and alerts from IBM Z mainframes in real time, seamlessly integrating with cloud-native platforms like Splunk, LogRhythm, and other open-source solutions.

Vince delves into how PropelZ enables enterprises to bridge the gap between legacy systems and modern hybrid cloud environments. Learn how it empowers businesses to achieve real-time observability, consolidate system logs, preserve critical data for historical analysis, and automate responses to mission-critical events—all while maintaining cost efficiency and flexibility.

From enabling resilient multi-cloud strategies to transforming historical mainframe data into actionable insights, Vince offers an unfiltered look at the future of mainframe observability and how VirtualZ is driving innovation.

Join us on Skyward Data as Vince Re reveals how PropelZ is rewriting the rules of mainframe data integration, paving the way for the next generation of enterprise technology. Don’t miss this behind-the-scenes conversation with one of the brightest minds in mainframe innovation!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Connector for MuleSoft:  Enhance Your MuleSoft Experience with Immediate Mainframe Data Access.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Connector for MuleSoft:  Enhance Your MuleSoft Experience with Immediate Mainframe Data Access.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Richard Philyaw, Chief Architect at VirtualZ Computing, for a brief demonstration on how to configure Lozen's Mule connector using MuleSoft Anypoint Studio.

VirtualZ Computing’s Lozen and PropelZ provide essential tools for integrating mainframe data into MuleSoft’s event-driven ecosystem.  By simplifying real-time read-write access and data transformation, these solutions ensure that organizations can access and correlate mainframe data with other sources, driving faster insights and improved business agility.

Benefits of Lozen and PropelZ to Integrate Mainframe Data with MuleSoft

1.  Real-Time Data Correlation: Lozen and PropelZ allow organizations to correlate mainframe data with other event-driven sources in MuleSoft, resulting in better insights and faster decision-making.
2.  Simplified Integration: With native connectors and no-code interfaces, Lozen and PropelZ eliminate the complexity of traditional ETL processes, facilitating easier integration into modern cloud ecosystems.
3.  Cost and Resource Efficiency: Lozen reduces MIPS consumption by offloading data access tasks, while PropelZ automates data extraction and transformation, minimizing infrastructure and operational costs.
4.  Enhanced Scalability: Both Lozen and PropelZ offer flexible, scalable solutions, making it easier for organizations to expand their data access capabilities across platforms as business needs evolve.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Hybrid Cloud:  What About the Data with VirtualZ]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Hybrid Cloud:  What About the Data with VirtualZ]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Jeanne Glass, VirtualZ’s Founder and CEO, as she reviews modern approaches to mainframe data access.  Business-critical data is stored in a variety of locations — on the mainframe, in the cloud, on SAN devices, or in SaaS applications, just to name a few. Until now, the mainframe hasn’t had equivalent data access or sharing capabilities as these other platforms. 

Jeanne will discuss out of the box, no-code, real-time access to mainframe data — and mainframe applications’ real-time access to data in the cloud.

Join us for this brief, enlightening session!
--
This is just one of several quick, robust presentations included in CMG’s, “What are you doing to modernize your customers on the mainframe?]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zaac™  for Mainframe Storage in the Cloud]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Zaac™  for Mainframe Storage in the Cloud]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Vince Re, VirtualZ Computing's CTO, as he shares a brief preview of the power of Zaac™.

Business-critical data is stored in a variety of locations — in the cloud, on SAN devices, or in SaaS applications, just to name a few. Until now, the mainframe has not been empowered with equivalent data access capabilities to these other platforms.

What can Zaac do for me?

With Zaac, the mainframe is elevated so that it has the same data access capabilities as any other platform. Applications running on IBM Z now have real-time, read-write access to data on other storage platforms and to data created by applications running in the cloud and on distributed platforms.

Zaac maintains existing mainframe-level security, letting you control user access to cloud data and securely manage multiple data source connections simultaneously. It’s based on open standards and protocols, simplifying data source integration — and Zaac’s streamlined process makes it very easy to deploy.

Zaac operates under the concept of “IBM Z as a Client” — allowing mainframe applications to read and write data from other platforms in real time the way a client would.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Transforming Complex VSAM Files into User-Friendly Formats: CSV, XML, and JSON]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Transforming Complex VSAM Files into User-Friendly Formats: CSV, XML, and JSON]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Skyward Data Podcast series "Behind the Code: Unfiltered Conversations with Vince, Re CTO at VirtualZ Computing, we delve into the challenges organizations face when trying to access and analyze mainframe data with modern tools like Excel, Crystal Reports, and Tableau. He explains that while these tools are widely used for analytics and reporting, they often struggle to connect with mainframe data due to its unique formats, such as VSAM files, packed decimal data, and mainframe-specific timestamps.

Vince introduces Lozen, a powerful solution that simplifies this problem by offering seamless, no-code access to mainframe data. With Lozen, businesses can access their mainframe data as if it were stored on any other platform, making it easy to integrate with analytics and reporting tools. Lozen also features a data transformation engine, enabling organizations to convert complex mainframe data into universally understandable formats like CSV, XML, and JSON, ensuring that no matter the tool, the data is ready for analysis.

Additionally, Vince highlights how Lozen’s use of metadata, such as COBOL copybooks, allows users to automatically adapt to changes in data formats without needing to write custom code. This flexibility ensures that businesses can streamline their operations, reduce costs, and eliminate the ongoing maintenance headaches that come with traditional methods of data extraction and transformation.

Tune in to hear how Lozen unlocks the power of mainframe data for business intelligence, analytics, and beyond.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Out of the Box ETL:  Unlock Mainframe Data Access with PropelZ™]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Out of the Box ETL:  Unlock Mainframe Data Access with PropelZ™]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Ready to simplify data replication from your mainframe to the cloud or non-mainframe databases? Tune in to this engaging webinar where we reveal how easy it can be with VirtualZ’s cutting-edge, open architecture solution.

Learn how PropelZ™ seamlessly integrates with any database supporting a JDBC driver, enabling smooth, efficient data transfers. Dive deep into PropelZ’s key features and powerful capabilities, and discover how it can transform your data management strategies. Don’t miss this chance to leverage your mainframe data like never before! Watch now!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Google Looker, and More!]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Seamlessly Integrate Mainframe Data with Power BI, Tableau, Qlik, Google Looker, and More!]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us for an in-depth look at PropelZ, the no-code solution for seamlessly integrating mainframe data with BI platforms. In this episode Dustin Froyum, Co-founder of VirtualZ, and Vince Re, CTO and Co-founder, demonstrate how PropelZ simplifies mainframe data access and transformation for modern analytics environments.

What You'll Learn:

1.  How PropelZ enables real-time mainframe data streaming to cloud and BI platforms like Tableau, Snowflake, and Power BI.

2.  Key differences between PropelZ and traditional SQL-based solutions like IBM DVM.

3.  The architecture of PropelZ and how it eliminates the need for SQL expertise and complex ETL processes.

4.  A demo showcasing end-to-end data movement from the mainframe to MySQL and into Tableau in minutes.

5.  Cost-effective licensing and pricing details, including enterprise-wide deployment benefits.

6.  Use cases beyond BI, such as mainframe tape migration, SMF data streaming, and log management.

This podcast is a must for CIOs, IT leaders, and data professionals looking to unlock their mainframe data for business intelligence and cloud analytics. Watch the full session now and see how PropelZ transforms mainframe data access for modern enterprises!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Empowering Data Stores: Simplify Extracting and Loading Mainframe Data into Cloud-based Data Lakes.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Empowering Data Stores: Simplify Extracting and Loading Mainframe Data into Cloud-based Data Lakes.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In the rapidly evolving IT landscape, the pivotal role of data stores as central hubs for vast volumes of diverse data types cannot be overstated. 

VirtualZ is modernizing mainframe data access in a simple, efficient, cutting-edge way that is empowering data stores — ensuring they become more than just repositories in today’s modern hybrid cloud environments.

During this podcast, we discuss:
• Understanding Data Stores: Dive into what constitutes a data store and its significance in today's digital ecosystem. Discover the versatility of data stores in handling everything from structured data like database tables to unstructured data like emails and videos.
• Exploring Use Cases Across Industries: Uncover how diverse sectors leverage data stores to drive decision-making, efficiency, and outcomes. Whether it’s retail gaining insights into customer behaviors or insurance streamlining claims processing, learn how data stores serve as the backbone for analytics, machine learning, and more.

Discover the specific advantages of VirtualZ software for your data stores. Learn about its incremental, scheduled update functionality that bypasses the inefficiencies of continuous full data set replication, thus fostering agility, supporting intelligent business insights, and delivering impactful results at a fraction of the cost.

This podcast illustrates how VirtualZ can transform your data store strategy, ensuring your organization remains at the forefront of innovation and efficiency.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Case Study: Revolutionizing SMF Data Management with PropelZ – Featuring Vince Re]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Case Study: Revolutionizing SMF Data Management with PropelZ – Featuring Vince Re]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this installment of Behind the Code: Unfiltered Conversations with CTO Vince Re, we dive into how PropelZ provides a “single pane of glass” solution to seamlessly capture, preserve, and deliver SMF data to any platform where it’s needed.

In today’s highly regulated industries like banking and finance, properly managed System Management Facility (SMF) data is not just an operational necessity — it’s a legal requirement.
Organizations are tasked with storing, managing, and preserving SMF records, which track every action on a mainframe for potentially many years. The volume of SMF data can be staggering, with larger enterprises producing terabytes of data daily. Managing this data effectively, securely, and at low cost has long been a challenge.

Capturing and preserving SMF data is crucial, but the real value comes from leveraging that data across various applications. Many of these applications (such as log management, intrusion detection systems, and AI-driven capacity planning tools) are not hosted on the mainframe. Organizations need seamless access to SMF data in these cloud-based or distributed systems to enable real-time insights, security monitoring, and operational intelligence.



Real-Time Data Capture: Whether you have one system or hundreds generating SMF data, PropelZ consolidates it all into a single, unified stream.


Seamless Cloud Integration: PropelZ pushes SMF records to a customer’s preferred cloud environment — including AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure — with no need for additional manual processes. The data is securely stored in low-cost cloud storage, ensuring long-term archiving and compliance with regulatory requirements.


Cost-Effective Archiving: By utilizing cloud storage, organizations can store SMF data in a highly scalable and secure environment. PropelZ allows for the automatic maintenance of these records in the cloud, ensuring they are readily available for audits, inquiries, or other needs without the high costs associated with traditional storage methods.


Data Accessibility & Querying: Once in the cloud, SMF records are stored in a database, making them easily accessible for analysis and reporting. Users can run complex queries such as retrieving all SMF records from specific time frames or performing data analytics for business intelligence — all without needing to manually merge or process data sets.


Eliminating Data Loss: One of the key benefits of PropelZ’s real-time integration is its ability to reduce the risk of data loss. Traditional methods, which rely on periodic data set switches, can sometimes lead to small amounts of data being lost if a system crashes. With PropelZ, records are captured as they are written, significantly reducing this risk.


PropelZ empowers businesses to correlate mainframe activity with broader enterprise-wide data, offering a more holistic view of security, performance, and operational health.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zaac™ for Seamless Integration to Cloud, SAN, and Physical Storage.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Zaac™ for Seamless Integration to Cloud, SAN, and Physical Storage.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Zaac™ offers seamless integration to cloud, SAN, and physical storage. Something that wasn't possible until now.  Join us to learn more as we discuss how Zaac can help:
• Reduce the cost of your mainframe storage by leveraging cloud, SAN, and physical storage. 
• Improve redundancy by leveraging more than one storage solution.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zaac™ Preview - Allowing Mainframe Applications to Access Cloud Data Stores]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Zaac™ Preview - Allowing Mainframe Applications to Access Cloud Data Stores]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Vince Re, VirtualZ Computing's CTO, as he shares a brief preview of the power of Zaac™.  

Business-critical data is stored in a variety of locations — in the cloud, on SAN devices, or in SaaS applications, just to name a few. Until now, the mainframe has not been empowered with equivalent data access capabilities as these other platforms.

That’s where Zaac comes in. Zaac operates under the concept of “IBM Z as a Client” — allowing mainframe applications to read and write data from other platforms in real time the way a client would.

Zaac Use Cases:

1.  Application Modernization
2.  Instant Mainframe Storage
3.  Mainframe Tape to Cloud 
4.  Mainframe Data for Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Any mainframe application, any type of storage.

Zaac removes the barrier between the mainframe and other data sources, allowing mainframe applications to process and update non-mainframe data as if it were stored locally, no matter where it is.

It provides mainframe applications with real-time, read-write access to any data, anywhere. And it does this without requiring mountains of code or a complex architecture to maintain – the no-code approach lets you access the data directly and maintain that access easily.

Zaac is the only solution that does all this. Any application that can reference local files can reference the cloud or any other non-mainframe data source. That includes apps connecting to low-cost local storage devices sitting right in your own data center.

Best of all, you don’t even have to lose any of the mainframe’s classic strengths. You still have full security and the ability to set policies on what apps can reference what data.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this episode, we demonstrate how VirtualZ Computing’s PropelZ product integrates seamlessly with Tableau for powerful business intelligence and real-time data visualization. PropelZ simplifies the process of copying data from IBM Z mainframe systems, such as VSAM files, to hybrid cloud environments. Using JDBC, PropelZ transforms and transfers data, making it accessible for use in cloud-based databases like MySQL. The demo highlights how PropelZ allows you to load, transform, and visualize mainframe data in Tableau with ease, showcasing airports data mapped by latitude and longitude in a dynamic, interactive way. PropelZ eliminates the need for complex data pipelines, automating data migration and enabling the full capabilities of BI tools like Tableau.

Watch the full demo to see how easy it is to harness the power of your mainframe data with PropelZ!]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Lozen™ is the most powerful data access solution to enable application migration on  the market today.

During this podcast, Dustin Froyum (Co-Founder and SVP of Global Alliances) and Richard Philyaw (Chief Architect) will discuss the power of Lozen for your incremental application migration projects.  In addition to a brief demonstration of Lozen's out of the box integration with Micro Focus Enterprise Server, we will review how Lozen will expedite your project while reducing risk, complexity, and cost.

Are you migrating some mainframe applications to the cloud while leaving others in place?  If so, this podcast is for you!

1.  Real-Time Data Access
Lozen provides read-write access to mainframe data across hybrid cloud environments without replication, allowing real-time decision-making.

2.  Incremental Migration
VirtualZ enables phased migration of applications and workloads, reducing the complexity and risks associated with large-scale, multi-year projects. This approach minimizes downtime while providing flexibility.

3.  No-Code Integration
PropelZ simplifies the extraction and integration of mainframe data into modern databases or data lakes with a no-code utility, eliminating traditional ETL complexities.

4.  Eliminate Data Silos
Zaac connects mainframe applications to cloud storage, ensuring seamless, secure access to diverse data sources without the need for complex custom architectures.

5.  Cloud & On-Prem Compatibility
The solution supports integration with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud, Microsoft Azure, IBM Cloud) and on-premise storage, providing flexibility based on organizational needs.

6.  Security and Compliance
VirtualZ’s software ensures that all data access and migration activities meet the highest standards of security and compliance, critical for industries with stringent regulations.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Out of the Box Data Access with Rocket Enterprise Server (formerly a Micro Focus product) with Lozen.   Effortlessly Access Mainframe Data for COBOL Applications Without Code Modifications or Risky Replication.

The integration of Lozen with Rocket Enterprise Server allows businesses to:

1.  Seamlessly Access Mainframe Data
Enable COBOL applications running on distributed platforms (Windows, Linux) to access VSAM data on the IBM Z mainframe without code modifications, ensuring continuity during migrations.

2.  Enhance Security and Reduce Costs
Keep mainframe data securely on the IBM Z platform without the need for replication, significantly lowering both costs and risks associated with data transfers.

3.  Streamline Migration Processes
Ensure that COBOL workloads can move to cloud or distributed environments without disrupting data dependencies, leading to faster, safer migrations.

4.  Align with Modern Data Strategies
Modernize data strategies by leveraging existing mainframe data while integrating seamlessly with cloud environments.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Technical Deep Dive with VirtualZ Computing CTO, Vince Re]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Technical Deep Dive with VirtualZ Computing CTO, Vince Re]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Vince Re, Chief Technology Officer at VirtualZ Computing, for an in-depth on-demand demonstration of how Lozen™ is revolutionizing data access on IBM Z.

Vince provides a technical deep dive into how Lozen, VirtualZ Computing's game changing data access solution, works to save time and reduce the cost of application migration - all while keeping data securely on the IBM Z platform.  

With Lozen, you can greatly reduce ETL, change data capture and other legacy data access methods with real-time, read-write access to data on IBM Z - from migrated or packaged applications - running in the cloud and on distributed platforms.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[IDC, Microsoft, and Micro Focus (now Rocket Software) join VirtualZ: Eliminate the Sky-Rocketing Costs of ETL]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join VirtualZ, Microsoft, and Micro Focus (now Rocket Software) and learn how to modernize your environment in a world where mainframes, distributed and cloud-based applications co-exist with low cost, easy to use, real-time, read-write access to mainframe data.

Thousands of cloud and distributed applications require access to data residing on the mainframe. 

Legacy data access methods, such as ETL, FTP and API's are costly "lift and shift" approaches that require data replication and multiple terabytes of sensitive data traversing back and forth across your network.

With Lozen, your data remains where it is, always in-sync, securely on the mainframe, maintaining a single source of truth throughout your organization.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Simplify ETL Demo:  Eliminate Costly Data Replication or Complex "lift and shift" Migrations]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this brief demonstration, Richard Philyaw (Chief Architect at VirtualZ Computing) illustrates how Lozen™ can simplify your ETL by directly accessing the single source of truth held in the mainframe to obtain just the data needed — without making any copies or extracts of the data.

Lozen™ eliminates the need for costly data replication or complex "lift and shift" migrations. With real-time, read-write access to data directly on the IBM Z platform, Lozen simplifies ETL workflows, enabling faster data transformation and integration across hybrid cloud environments. Its no-code capabilities streamline processes, reduce operational costs, and ensure data security and compliance by keeping data in its original location. Lozen empowers businesses to modernize their data strategies while supporting analytics, reporting, and digital transformation initiatives with unparalleled efficiency.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[AWS: Simplify Mainframe Integration for Data Access, Migration, and Storage]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[AWS: Simplify Mainframe Integration for Data Access, Migration, and Storage]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this podcast, VirtualZ explores how enterprises can seamlessly integrate IBM Z mainframe data with AWS services to modernize legacy systems, enable real-time data access, and optimize hybrid cloud strategies. This session provides actionable insights into leveraging VirtualZ’s innovative solutions—PropelZ™, Lozen™, and Zaac™—to bridge the gap between mainframe workloads and cloud environments.

Key Highlights:

PropelZ™: Simplifying Mainframe Data Migration to AWS.  PropelZ enables organizations to transfer mainframe data (e.g., VSAM files, sequential files, and tape datasets) to AWS databases and data lakes like Amazon RDS, Aurora, and Snowflake without complex ETL processes.  The solution transforms mainframe data into structured, platform-neutral formats, making it accessible for analytics, AI/ML, and reporting.  PropelZ supports incremental updates, allowing organizations to sync only changed data, reducing bandwidth usage and accelerating migration timelines.

Lozen™: Real-Time Mainframe Data Access Without Replication.  Lozen™ provides real-time, read-write access to mainframe data from AWS applications, eliminating the need for data replication or CDC.  This capability is ideal for modernizing COBOL applications, enabling them to run in the cloud while accessing mainframe data securely and efficiently.
Lozen™ ensures data integrity and security by keeping sensitive data on the mainframe while allowing controlled access for cloud applications.

Zaac™: Optimizing Mainframe Storage with AWS.  Zaac™ replaces traditional mainframe storage (DASD and tape) with scalable, cost-effective cloud storage solutions like Amazon EBS, EFS, and S3.  The solution ensures high performance, data resiliency, and seamless integration with AWS storage services, making it ideal for hybrid cloud environments.  Zaac’s journaling capabilities provide near-zero recovery point objectives (RPO), ensuring data consistency and reliability even during network disruptions.

Hybrid Cloud Use Cases

The session highlighted real-world use cases, including AI/ML initiatives, real-time analytics, legacy application modernization, and disaster recovery.  VirtualZ solutions enable organizations to modernize at their own pace, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud without disrupting existing operations.

Why VirtualZ?

1.  Eliminate Complex ETL Processes: VirtualZ solutions eliminate the need for costly and complex CDC and ETL processes, enabling faster, more efficient data integration.
2.  Cost Efficiency: Reduce operational costs by minimizing data replication and leveraging AWS’s scalable, pay-as-you-go storage solutions.
3.  Enhanced Security: Maintain mainframe-grade security and compliance while enabling cloud access to sensitive data.
4.  Accelerate Modernization: VirtualZ solutions enable enterprises to modernize at their own pace, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud without disrupting existing operations.

Discover how VirtualZ  can help you unlock the full potential of your mainframe data in the cloud.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Demo with VirtualZ Computing Chief Architect, Richard Philyaw]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Lozen™ Demo with VirtualZ Computing Chief Architect, Richard Philyaw]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join Richard Philyaw, chief architect at VirtualZ Computing, for an on-demand demonstration of how Lozen is revolutionizing data access on IBM Z.

Richard discusses our integration with Micro Focus and how you can eliminate ETL, change data capture and other legacy data access methods with real-time, read-write access to data on IBM Z - from migrated or packaged applications - running in the cloud and on distributed platforms.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Zaac:  Mainframe Storage in the Cloud for Pennies on the Dollar.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Zaac:  Mainframe Storage in the Cloud for Pennies on the Dollar.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this episode of Skyward Data's "Behind the Code: Unfiltered Conversations with CTO, Vince Re, we discuss how Discover Zaac™ revolutionizes mainframe storage by seamlessly connecting IBM Z environments to cloud and SAN storage. In this episode, we explore the ease of adopting Zaac™, from straightforward installation to dynamic storage management. Learn how Zaac delivers cost-effective, on-demand virtual storage solutions while maintaining compatibility with existing mainframe applications and processes. Whether you're looking to simplify storage or modernize your infrastructure, Zaac™ offers the flexibility and performance you need. Tune in for insights from Vince Re on how Zaac™ empowers businesses to innovate with confidence!]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[PropelZ™ Installation Case Study with Jerry Edgington from Mainline: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[PropelZ™ Installation Case Study with Jerry Edgington from Mainline: A Step-by-Step Guide]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this case study, James Hoadley, Director of Quality Assurance at VirtualZ Computing, hosts a conversation with Jerry Edgington, Senior Solutions and Innovation Consultant at Mainline Information Systems, to walk through the installation of VirtualZ's PropelZ product. Joined by VirtualZ's CEO, Jeanne Glass, and CTO, Vince Re, they explore how Jerry successfully installed PropelZ on a z/OS 2.5 system, sharing insights on the ease and speed of installation.

In just a couple of hours, Jerry was able to prepare the environment, install PropelZ, and integrate it seamlessly into his mainframe setup without any downtime or system disruption.

Learn how PropelZ can transform your mainframe data management with this informative video!]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Unlock the Power of Mainframe Data with Snowflake and PropelZ™]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[In this podcast, hosted by Dustin Froyum and Vince Re, Co-founders of VirtualZ Computing, we explore how organizations can overcome the challenges of traditional ETL models to efficiently migrate and utilize mainframe data in modern cloud environments like Snowflake. 

Traditional methods of extracting, transforming, and loading (ETL) mainframe data are often costly, resource-intensive, and time-consuming, requiring weeks or even months to implement changes. These legacy processes can lack agility, create fragile architectures, and fail to maintain the robust security controls inherent to mainframe systems.

Enter PropelZ™, a powerful, mainframe-based solution designed to streamline data migration and integration. Propels operates entirely on the mainframe, eliminating the need for additional platforms or middleware. It leverages metadata, such as COBOL copybooks, to transform mainframe data into structured formats suitable for modern databases like Snowflake, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and more. With PropelZ™, organizations can achieve high-throughput data transfers, incremental processing for near real-time updates, and seamless integration with cloud platforms—all while maintaining mainframe security controls.

Key highlights of the podcast include:


Efficient Data Migration: PropelZ™ eliminates the need for complex, multi-step ETL processes by directly connecting to mainframe data sources (e.g., VSAM files, sequential files) and transforming data into rows and columns for target databases.


Incremental Processing: PropelZ™ can scan large datasets and identify changes (inserts, updates, deletes), enabling near real-time synchronization without the overhead of traditional change data capture methods.


Cost-Effective and Scalable: PropelZ™is ZIP-enabled, reducing mainframe processing costs, and is priced at $50,000 per year for unlimited use within an enterprise, including support for five certified database drivers (Snowflake, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Microsoft SQL Server).



Flexibility and Agility: PropelZ™ supports ad hoc use cases, allowing semi-technical users to quickly extract and transform data for reporting, analytics, or AI applications. It also enables data masking, filtering, and multiplexing to multiple targets simultaneously.




Snowflake Integration: PropelZ™ seamlessly integrates with Snowflake, enabling organizations to leverage Snowflake’s advanced analytics, AI tools (e.g., Copilot), and data warehousing capabilities without the delays and complexities of traditional ETL processes.


Additionally, the webinar introduces Lozen™, another VirtualZ product designed for real-time, read-write access to mainframe data from distributed systems. Unlike Propels, which replicates data to target databases, Lozen™ keeps data on the mainframe while providing secure, file system-based access for distributed applications. This approach ensures data integrity and eliminates synchronization issues, making it ideal for transactional systems requiring real-time updates.

The session concludes with a Q&A, addressing topics such as:


Replacing traditional ETL tools like Informatica with PropelZ™.

Supporting non-mainframe data sources and future roadmaps for multi-platform compatibility.

Handling complex data transformations and maintaining security controls.

Use cases for government agencies and other industries.


Whether you’re looking to modernize your data strategy, reduce costs, or accelerate time-to-value for cloud analytics, this webinar demonstrates how PropelZ™and Lozen™, can help you unlock the full potential of your mainframe data. Join us to learn how VirtualZ Computing is transforming the way organizations integrate and leverage their mainframe assets in the cloud era.

For more information, visit VirtualZ Computing or contact us at hello@virtualzcomputing.com.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Redefining Mainframe and Cloud Integration: A Journey of Diversity and Disruption with the Six Five Mainframe Summit]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Redefining Mainframe and Cloud Integration: A Journey of Diversity and Disruption with the Six Five Mainframe Summit]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[Join us as we celebrate six decades of groundbreaking technology and honor the pioneers who have shaped its legacy. VirtualZ proudly stands at the forefront of innovation as the first female and Native American-founded mainframe software company.

Jeanne Glass, Founder and CEO of VirtualZ, alongside Vince Re, Co-Founder and CTO, share their collective journey of reimagining the mainframe and cloud landscape. In hybrid cloud environments, challenges often stem from data access issues. The complexity of running applications across mainframe, cloud, and distributed environments introduces added costs, time, data inaccuracies, and security risks.

In this session, we explore new paradigms for accessing data from any platform, anywhere, and leveraging it to power better applications and experiences. Whether you need real-time, read-write access or ad-hoc access, we discuss solutions.

Let’s commemorate the 60th anniversary of the mainframe — and discuss propelling the industry forward into a new era of diversity, disruption, and opportunity.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Simplify VSAM to DB2 Data Sharing on z/OS with PropelZ™]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[Unlock the Power of Mainframe Data with No-Code Efficiency
Are you looking to make your mainframe VSAM data accessible to SQL-based platforms like Db2 without the complexity and risk of a full migration? PropelZ from VirtualZ offers a no-code solution that automates the process, enabling seamless data sharing and integration.

Join us for this informative podcast to learn how PropelZ transforms the way businesses handle mainframe data, making it possible to:

· Leverage SQL for powerful querying and analytics.
· Streamline access to VSAM data for non-mainframe applications.
· Integrate seamlessly with modern SQL-based tools and cloud environments.

What You’ll Learn
· The challenges of full VSAM-to-Db2 migration and how sharing data simplifies the process.
· Step-by-step guidance on using PropelZ to automate ETL workflows for Db2 on z/OS.
· Real-world benefits of enabling SQL access to VSAM data, from analytics to cross-platform integration.
· How to reduce costs with zIIP-eligible processing while maintaining mainframe reliability.

PropelZ is available as an enterprise-wide, unlimited-use license through a one-year subscription, covering both the license and maintenance for a flat, transparent fee of $50,000 per year. This allows you to transfer as much mainframe data as needed, as often as required, across your entire enterprise — without additional costs.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[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!]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Cost Savings with Lozen™ | Mainframe Data Access for Hybrid Clouds]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Mainframe to Cloud Data Integration: Load your Data Lakes and Data Warehouses Directly from the Mainframe.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration  | Seamlessly Transition your Legacy Tape Data to the Cloud.]]></title>
      <itunes:title><![CDATA[Mainframe Tape to Cloud Migration  | Seamlessly Transition your Legacy Tape Data to the Cloud.]]></itunes:title>
      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[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.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Unified Access to SMF and Mainframe Management Data with VirtualZ]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[As enterprises adopt hybrid cloud environments, migrating legacy reports from mainframe systems poses significant challenges. Many organizations still rely on outdated reporting systems, necessitating specialized mainframe expertise for updates and maintenance. 

VirtualZ’s Mainframe Report Migration solution simplifies the modernization and management of legacy reports.  By leveraging the no-code extraction capabilities of PropelZ™ and the real-time access of Lozen™, organizations can seamlessly migrate their reports, unlock valuable insights, and drive greater business agility — all while reducing costs and reliance on specialized mainframe teams.

Join us to learn how VirtualZ’s solution streamlines this process, enabling businesses to modernize report generation and seamlessly extract mainframe data while reducing costs and dependency on mainframe teams.]]></description>
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      <title><![CDATA[Seamless Lozen Installation at AWS: Gilberto Biondo Shares His Experience]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[In this insightful video discussion, AWS Sr. Specialized Solutions Architect, Gilberto Biondo, shares his experience installing and configuring Lozen, VirtualZ Computing’s groundbreaking software, at AWS. Joined by VirtualZ’s CTO, Vince Re, Gilberto discusses the smooth installation process, from downloading the software via shared file to setting up the necessary file systems and permissions.  The discussion covers practical insights on leveraging Lozen in a real-world AWS environment, focusing on its ability to modernize legacy systems without disrupting operations. Gilberto shares how the system performed, ensuring seamless data access, with the mainframe’s zIIP processor running smoothly at over 90% CPU utilization for most tasks.  This video is a must-watch for IT professionals interested in migrating mainframe applications to the cloud, offering valuable lessons learned from a seasoned expert.]]></description>
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      <description><![CDATA[Join Richard Philyaw (Chief Architect) as he demonstrates PropelZ™ , VirtualZ's fast, no-code utility for extracting mainframe data. 

Use PropelZ to push data from your mainframe directly to your preferred database. Once there, you can use the capabilities you’re already familiar with to transform and analyze your dataset. This process is ideal for times when you don’t need full real-time, read-write access.

The ease of use and value of this approach to accessing and obtaining mainframe data — on demand and under end user control — will be quickly proven.  Rather than complicated and expensive data pipelines, you can provide your users the specific data they need in just a few easy steps.]]></description>
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