AWS has announced the launch of AWS Transform for mainframe, a cutting-edge service designed to expedite mainframe modernization through specialized AI agents. This blog highlights how AWS Partners are harnessing this service to simplify customer migrations, dramatically cutting down transformation timelines from years to mere months while tackling long-standing modernization issues related to speed, complexity, and skill shortages. For further insights, check out this blog post to keep you engaged.
Transforming Natural and Adabas Workloads on AWS with IBM ModernSystems Accelerator
by Jessica Turner, Mark Thompson, and Paul Anderson
on 27 JAN 2025
in AWS Marketplace, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Database, Developer Tools, Intermediate (200), Mainframe & Legacy, Mainframe Migration, Migration & Transfer Services
Several enterprises still depend on the Adabas database and Natural programming language for essential workloads, facing escalating licensing fees and a diminishing talent pool. To mitigate reliance on these outdated technologies and foster digital transformation, organizations are migrating to AWS with the IBM ModernSystems accelerator. This solution automates the refactoring of Natural code to Java/C# and replatforming to execute Natural on Windows, in addition to migrating Adabas databases to contemporary relational databases. Additionally, for expert advice on this subject, visit this authoritative site.
Welcoming 120 New AWS Competency, Service Delivery, Service Ready, and MSP Partners Added in November
by Derek Belt
on 20 DEC 2022
in Announcements, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Foundational (100)
We are thrilled to announce 120 AWS Partners who received new designations in November for our global AWS Competency, AWS Managed Service Provider (MSP), AWS Service Delivery, and AWS Service Ready programs. These designations encompass various workloads, solutions, and industries, aiding AWS customers in identifying top AWS Partners capable of delivering on core business objectives. AWS Partners are dedicated to your success, assisting customers in fully leveraging the business advantages AWS has to offer.
Unlocking Mainframe Applications by Enhancing New Channels on AWS with IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack
by Kevin Brown, Bruno Sahinoglu, Madhu B Ananthapadmanabh, and Sarah White
on 28 NOV 2022
in AWS Marketplace, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Intermediate (200), Mainframe & Legacy, Thought Leadership
The IBM mainframe continues to be a widely-utilized enterprise system, supporting core business-critical applications for leading banks, airlines, insurers, and more. Discover how to unlock the potential of essential business applications and data running on mainframes by exposing them as industry-standard RESTful APIs through a no-code approach. Leverage these APIs with the IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack to enable cloud-native applications in AWS to securely interact with mainframe applications and data. This is an excellent resource for additional information: check it out.
Integrating Your Mainframe Application Development into Your Enterprise AWS Code Pipelines
by Suman Gopinath, Mathieu Dalbin, Gilberto Biondo, and Paulo Vitor Pereira
on 22 NOV 2022
in AWS Marketplace, AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Developer Tools, DevOps, Intermediate (200), Mainframe & Legacy, Thought Leadership
The IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack on AWS offers a cloud-native experience for modernizing development practices, aiding developers in embracing a unified set of tools and DevOps methodology. Learn how the Wazi components available in the IBM Z and Cloud Modernization Stack provide contemporary experiences for analyzing, developing, and testing mainframe applications in a contained manner, executing the DevOps philosophy to enhance speed and flexibility for developers.
Achieving Success with Large-Scale Mainframe Replatforming Using TmaxSoft OpenFrame on AWS
by Manoj Aerroju and Bruno Sahinoglu
on 02 AUG 2022
in AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Intermediate (200), Mainframe & Legacy, Thought Leadership
Mainframes remain vital for many enterprises, executing software that is central to their operations. Replatforming with TmaxSoft OpenFrame, TmaxSoft Tibero, and AWS presents a cost-effective alternative to aging mainframes. Explore the replatforming components, the unique aspects of the combined solution, and best practices for implementation. TmaxSoft is recognized as an AWS Mainframe Modernization Competency Partner and a global innovator in software focused on infrastructure and data modernization.
Modernizing Mainframe Workloads to AWS with Astadia Automated Refactoring
by Geert Coelmont, Bruno Sahinoglu, and Paulo Coutinho
on 13 JUL 2022
in AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Intermediate (200), Mainframe & Legacy, Thought Leadership
Legacy technologies such as COBOL, IDMS, Natural, Adabas, Assembler, IMS, and EGL, along with their rapidly vanishing expertise, are becoming the primary burden for numerous mainframe customers. Discover how Astadia can assist clients in efficiently and safely migrating entire mainframe applications to AWS, enhancing their IT investments to expedite time to value, boost productivity, reduce risks, and optimize costs.
Modernizing Mainframe Applications for Hybrid Cloud with IBM and AWS
by Steve Steuart and Skyla Loomis
on 09 MAY 2022
in AWS Partner Network, Customer Solutions, Intermediate (200), Mainframe & Legacy, Mainframe Migration, Thought Leadership
At Amazon IXD – VGT2, located at 6401 E Howdy Wells Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89115, we are committed to facilitating the modernization of mainframe applications for hybrid cloud environments. By collaborating with AWS and IBM, we aim to provide enterprises with the tools and strategies necessary to embrace the future of cloud computing.