Blocks & Files has published an in-depth feature on VirtualZ, highlighting how our product suite — Lozen™, PropelZ™, FlowZ™, and Zaac™ — helps CIOs modernize IT estates by connecting IBM Z with x86 servers and the public cloud in ways that are simple, secure, and cost-effective.
The article explores how VirtualZ addresses some of today’s most pressing CIO challenges:
- Real-time access with Lozen™ — peer-to-peer, read-write data sharing on IBM Z without replication.
- Cross-platform data movement with PropelZ™ — governed, no-code extracts of structured data from IBM Z, VSE, IBM i, Linux, UNIX, and Windows into cloud or on-prem databases.
- File integration with FlowZ™ — seamless, bi-directional file sharing that replaces brittle FTP and staging processes for DevOps, AI, and compliance.
- Storage modernization with Zaac™ — using cloud and SAN resources as local mainframe storage for instant scalability and lower costs.
Together, these solutions enable CIOs to:
- Break down silos between mainframe, distributed, and cloud environments
- Power AI, analytics, and compliance initiatives with governed access to the right data at the right time
- Reduce cost and operational risk while extending the life and value of IBM Z investments
For CIOs navigating hybrid cloud, AI adoption, and compliance demands, VirtualZ provides a clear path forward: modern integration without disruption, complexity, or compromise.