Migrations Overview

Until now, traditional mainframe modernization using manual redevelopment and translation has been fraught with problems, making it painfully time-consuming, expensive, unpredictable, and error-prone. But mLogica’s proprietary automated distributed modernization suite, LIBER*M, eliminates these challenges, offering cost-efficient, predictable outcomes while seamlessly transitioning you to a modern technology or cloud’s resilient, elastic, secure multi-tenant architecture.

As pioneers in automated migrations of mainframe workloads for databases, applications, and hyperscale big data, mLogica has worked with hundreds of clients worldwide. As top-tier migration partner for Microsoft Azure, our experience spans large and mid-market commercial enterprises as well as public sector agencies worldwide.

Automated Mainframe Migrations to Microsoft Azure – Smart, Fast, and Cost-Effective

No matter which option the organization selects, migration projects are powered by mLogica’s AI-powered LIBER*M mainframe modernization suite and can help them to accomplish their goal in 1/3 the time and ½ the price.

Key features are as follows:

mLogica’s unique AI-powered software LIBER*M lets you seamlessly migrate complex mainframe business applications and databases to a modern cloud platform with maximum speed and accuracy and minimum business disruption.
From re-platforming the mainframe environment to refactoring legacy code applications and databases, LIBER*M transforms the systems to run on modern on-prem or cloud platforms; slashing costs, protecting the rich functionality of the organization's existing environment, and turning your systems into a platform for innovation on demand.

Mainframe Modernization Options

When moving legacy technologies to the Azure Cloud there are several mainframe modernization options. mLogica offers the widest array of leading-edge modernization options and considerations, which includes Assessment, Replatforming, Refactoring, and Data/Database Migration as shown in the attached image.

Migration Journey Flow

The common journey options are highlighted in the attached image.

Mainframe Assessments

Before organizations embark on their modernization journey, they can utilize mLogica’s Assessment Services, powered by the proprietary LIBER*M tool, to gain a comprehensive understanding of their existing mainframe infrastructure. mLogica’s proven in-depth data center and application assessment methodology helps mitigate the challenges of application portfolio rationalization, modernization, and management.

This involves the following: 

Assessing all the systems and/or application subsystems within the customer's data center. 
Reviewing each application to determine its alignment with business priorities and requirements. 
Determining the dependencies of each application on other applications, databases, IT infrastructure, and services. 
Selecting which applications are suitable candidates for re-platforming, refactoring, or rearchitecting. 
Evaluating which applications are ready for migration to the cloud, as well as optimal cloud options. 
Deciding which applications need to be redeveloped, replaced, or even retired.

This critical assessment phase results in a migration plan that enables organizations to understand their modernization options and recommended approaches; including cost, timeline, and risks. This empowers them to make informed decisions and achieve their target objectives.

Assessment Approach and Deliverables 

mLogica’s proven assessment approach gives organizations a clear roadmap and options they can pursue with confidence.  

Once the assessment is completed, mLogica works with the organizations to evaluate the options and develop a roadmap for re-platforming, refactoring, rearchitecting and/or retiring business applications.  

LIBER*M supports the migration of the following source mainframe technology stacks to the target mainframe technology stacks on the Azure cloud platform

Source Languages – COBOL, ASM, PL/I, RPG, EZT, C, JCL, and more

Source Databases – Db2, VSAM, Datacom, IDMS, IMS DB, and more

Infrastructure – Schedulers, Security

Systems – IBM z/OS, AS/400, BULL GCOS 7/8

Mainframe Migrations to Microsoft Azure

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