Skyward Data

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 pert...

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 managi...

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 unstr...

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 Mul...

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 be...

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...

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...

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...

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 o...

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. Applicatio...

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 simp...

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 moderniza...

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 simp...

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 pod...

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...

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 organiza...

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...

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 ele...

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 conn...

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...

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...

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: • Unde...

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 —...

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.

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 conc...