VirtualZ Computing

The work our customers and partners are doing to unlock mainframe data for the cloud, AI, and analytics is getting noticed. VirtualZ has been named a Contender in the 2026 ISG Provider Lens® Mainframes — Services and Solutions study across three quadrants: 1. Application Modernization Software — Global 2. Mainframe Technology Consulting — U.S. 3. Mainframe Technology Consulting — U.S. Public Sector Thank you to ISG and the analyst team for the recognition, and to our customers and partners who continue to push this category forward with us. https://lnkd.in/g88FaTP5 #Mainframe #MainframeModernization #ApplicationModernization #ISGProviderLens #Cloud #AI #Analytics

460K records. 25 seconds. Let’s get into it. Enterprise teams aren’t looking for new tools. They’re looking for results — faster, simpler, and grounded in real-world workloads. In this issue, we go beyond theory — featuring #PropelZ 2.0, built from real customer input, a new episode of Skyward Data on the future of #ETL, and real production results — including 460K #VSAM records delivered to #PostgreSQL in just 25 seconds. This is what’s possible when enterprise #data moves faster, simpler, and without friction.

Last week, we had the opportunity to present alongside our partner Progress Software on modernizing data access in complex hybrid environments. As we shared during the session, when VirtualZ Computing was building PropelZ™, we needed more than connectivity — we needed a partner willing to innovate with us. Progress has been with us every step of the way, from deep architectural collaboration to ongoing customer support and performance optimization. In the webinar, Progess and VirtualZ walked through the PropelZ architecture — including how we transform complex legacy data structures like VSAM into modern, SQL-ready formats for cloud databases and analytics platforms. One key differentiator: performance. Leveraging Progress DataDirect JDBC drivers within PropelZ has enabled high-throughput, production-ready integrations while preserving governance and operational continuity. If you're navigating hybrid architecture challenges — especially around secure, scalable data access — the session is now available on demand. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/gTzkprw9 #EnterpriseIT #HybridCloud #DataAccess #Mainframe #Modernization #DataIntegration #ProgressSoftware #VirtualZ #HybridArchitecture #Analytics Dennis Bennett

AI is accelerating. Modernization is funded. And yet, every delay traces back to one thing — how fast you can safely access your core data. This month, we focus on what’s actually working. From our live session with Progress Software on high-performance, production-ready data integration… to a real-world customer validation showing a 24x performance improvement… to expanded drivers and connectors that make no-code data delivery even more flexible — February is about execution, not theory. If data access is the bottleneck in your AI, analytics, or modernization strategy, this issue is for you. Let’s dive in. #AIReady #DataAccess #HybridCloud #MainframeModernization #EnterpriseAI #Snowflake #Databricks #DigitalTransformation

As enterprises enter 2026, one thing is clear: data access — not data movement — is defining how organizations modernize, adopt AI, and operate securely across hybrid environments. This month’s issue reflects that shift in a big way. From a major new PropelZ driver release for Snowflake, to independent market recognition from ISG, to real-world customer momentum and upcoming events with AWS and Google Cloud, January is all about turning strategy into action. Whether you’re focused on accelerating analytics, enabling AI, simplifying modernization, or strengthening governance, this issue highlights how VirtualZ is helping customers move faster — without disruption, custom code, or compromise. Let’s dive in. #FutureOfData #AITransformation #EnterpriseStrategy #DataWithoutLimits #NextGenIT

Listen on Demand:  Google Cloud and VirtualZ Partner Advantage webinar, showcasing how enterprises can achieve AI-ready data access in hours — not months. Discover how VirtualZ’s patented software suite — PropelZ, Lozen, FlowZ, and Zaac — delivers instant, governed, no-code data access between IBM Z and Google Cloud. Together, Google and VirtualZ make it possible to modernize #mainframe environments and access data for BigQuery, Vertex AI, Looker, and Google Cloud #Storage — and more — all without coding. Speakers Catherine Perry Perry, GTM Business Growth Specialist, Google Vince Re, Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer, VirtualZ Computing Jeanne M. Glass M.I.M. Glass, Founder & CEO, VirtualZ Computing Why Listen 1. See how to Install. Connect. Go. — from mainframe to Google Cloud in three simple steps. 2. Learn how Google’s modernization tools and VirtualZ’s technology combine to accelerate transformation. 3. Hear real-world examples of #AI-ready data access for analytics, compliance, and innovation. Hosted by: Google Cloud https://lnkd.in/gMDmMuRr

Wrapping up 2025 with momentum. Our November/December issue of AI-Ready Data Access Insights is out — and it’s packed. Highlights include: 1) Google Cloud showcased VirtualZ live on Dec 18 (AI-ready data access in hours, not months) 2) The launch of PropelZ™ for Windows 3) A deep dive on 20× faster incremental data updates 4) A new podcast episode on data exclusion, privacy, and performance 5) Upcoming AWS and Google Cloud events, plus on-demand briefings you can explore anytime If you’re modernizing data pipelines, enabling AI, or tackling governance and compliance, this one’s for you. Check out the latest newsletter and see how enterprises are moving faster in 2026.

Welcome to the October issue of AI-Ready Data Access Insights! Big things are happening in data modernization — and VirtualZ is at the center of it all. This month, PRWeb is shining a spotlight on the AWS Partner Cast demo of Lozen, featuring out of the box integration with Rocket Enterprise Server — without replication, ETL, or CDC. We’re also celebrating universal PropelZ — now running on any Java-enabled environment — from Linux and Windows to UNIX, IBM i, and beyond. That means you can move enterprise data anywhere it needs to go with zero coding and a lightweight install. Plus, don’t miss our blog on VirtualZ + Google Cloud, where we unveil how customers can go from install → connect → AI-ready data access. And mark your calendar — Google will feature VirtualZ in their Partner Advantage Webinar Series on December 18th. You’ll also find upcoming webinars, the latest Skyward Data Podcast episode on modern reporting, and an on-demand tour of our Customer Briefing Center — a no-pressure way to explore VirtualZ solutions on your own time. Ready to modernize faster, simpler, smarter? Let’s get started.

Enterprises are facing sharper pressures than ever: stricter compliance mandates like #PCI DSS 4.0, which requires timely ingestion of operational data across all platforms including the #mainframe; the need to modernize storage without disrupting critical systems, as mandated under DORA; and the ongoing demand to move data wherever it’s needed — including across #Linux environments. We’re also proud to share that Blocks & Files published a feature on VirtualZ, highlighting how Lozen, PropelZ, FlowZ, and Zaac connect mainframe data with x86 servers and the cloud — powering AI, modernization, and storage strategies. Here’s what else you’ll find in this issue: Announcing PropelZ for Linux — what it means for teams who want to land operational data directly into analytics platforms, #datalakes, and AI pipelines. On the Blog: #DORA Compliance — why backup and recovery under Article 12 is so tough for mainframe customers, and how IT leaders are preparing. On the Skyward Data Podcast — hear how Pellera is approaching reporting and #storagemodernization, recorded live at SHARE Cleveland. On-Demand Briefings — explore solutions at your own pace in the Customer Briefing Center, with no sales pressure and clear guidance. Whether you’re navigating compliance, rethinking storage, or extending your Linux strategy, this issue is designed to share insights and practical paths forward.