VirtualZ Solutions for Azure

Secure, No-Code Mainframe Integration for Azure Analytics, AI, Modernization, and Storage

VirtualZ Solutions for Microsoft Azure enables organizations to securely connect IBM Z and enterprise data with Azure services — without replication, custom ETL development, or disruptive data migration.

As enterprises adopt Azure for analytics, AI, modernization, and storage optimization, they need fast, governed access to trusted operational data. VirtualZ provides a modular, no-code software suite that bridges IBM Z and Azure environments while preserving security, performance, and compliance.

The VirtualZ suite includes:

• PropelZ™ – Structured data delivery to Azure

• FlowZ™ – Real-time hybrid file access

• Lozen™ – Live read-write data access without replication

• Zaac™ – Azure-backed virtual mainframe storage

Each product can be deployed independently or together to support your Azure strategy.

PropelZ: No-Code Structured Data Movement to Azure

PropelZ extracts and delivers structured IBM Z data — including SMF logs, VSAM, IMS, Db2, and COBOL-defined datasets — directly into Azure services such as:

• Azure Synapse Analytics

• Azure SQL Database

• Azure Data Lake Storage

• Azure Blob Storage

• Azure Machine Learning

• Power BI

Key benefits include:

• No-code configuration

• Automated data transformation

• Micro-batch or scheduled delivery

• Reduced z/OS CPU impact where applicable

PropelZ accelerates analytics, AI, ESG reporting, observability, and compliance initiatives in Azure.

FlowZ: Real-Time Hybrid File Sharing Between IBM Z and Azure

FlowZ modernizes file integration by eliminating FTP scripts, staging servers, and proprietary utilities.

It enables bi-directional file access between z/OS and Azure Blob Storage using standard file semantics.

Use FlowZ to:

• Support AI processing pipelines

• Simplify backup and archival

• Enable hybrid Dev/Test workflows

• Reduce operational complexity

Lozen: Live Read-Write Access to Mainframe Data — No Replication

Lozen allows Azure-hosted applications to securely access live IBM Z data sources such as Db2, IMS, and VSAM — without copying or migrating data.

Benefits include:

• Real-time access to operational data

• No replication or shadow tables

• Maintained IBM Z security controls

• Support for phased modernization and API enablement

Lozen enables cloud innovation while keeping sensitive data under existing governance.

Zaac: Azure-Backed Virtual Mainframe Storage

Zaac extends Azure storage to IBM Z by enabling Azure Blob Storage to function as virtual disk or tape.

It supports:

• Backup and archival

• Disaster recovery strategies

• Long-term retention

• Reduced reliance on traditional DASD and tape hardware

Zaac transforms Azure into a scalable, cost-efficient storage tier for mainframe environments.

Unlock Hybrid Innovation

VirtualZ Solutions for Microsoft Azure helps organizations:

• Accelerate analytics and AI initiatives

• Modernize applications without risky migrations

• Simplify hybrid file workflows

• Optimize storage costs

• Maintain security and compliance

Deploy VirtualZ's solutions for Azure to securely bridge IBM Z and Azure — and accelerate your hybrid cloud strategy.