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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™ s...

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...

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...

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.​ H...

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, w...

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...

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,...

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...

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...