LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe | LzLabs | Mainframe Modernization Platform

Product Overview

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe by LzLabs is a Application Modernization + Replatforming + COBOL solution for mainframe environments.

Key use cases include: Binary-compatible mainframe workload migration to Linux, COBOL/PL/I execution without source code, VSAM data migration and compatibility, Eliminating IBM software licensing costs.

Modernization Strategies

Rehost

Timeline:: 6-12 months

Lift-and-shift to cloud infrastructure with minimal code changes. Fast migration with lower risk.

Refactor (Recommended)

Timeline:: 18-24 months

Optimize application architecture for cloud while preserving business logic. Best ROI long-term.

Replatform

Timeline:: 3-5 years

Complete rewrite to cloud-native architecture with microservices and modern tech stack.

Frequently Asked Questions

General

What is LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe?

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe (SDM) is a containerized platform that runs unmodified z/OS COBOL, PL/I, Assembler, and VSAM workloads on standard x86 Linux without requiring access to source code.

Who makes LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe?

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe is developed and maintained by LzLabs. It runs on x86 Linux (on-premise or cloud) platforms.

What are the main use cases for LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe?

Binary-compatible mainframe workload migration to Linux, COBOL/PL/I execution without source code, VSAM data migration and compatibility, Eliminating IBM software licensing costs

How does LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe work?

Uses binary-compatible translation to execute mainframe load modules on Linux. Enables mainframe workload migration without source code, reducing modernization risk and cost.

Technical

What platforms does LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe support?

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe supports the following platforms: x86 Linux (on-premise or cloud).

What are the alternatives to LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe?

Competing products include: TmaxSoft OpenFrame, AWS Mainframe Modernization, Micro Focus Enterprise Server.

How complex is LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe to implement?

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe has a high technical complexity level with a high learning curve. It is best suited for enterprise organizations.

Deployment & Industries

How is LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe deployed?

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe supports the following deployment models: on-premise, cloud.

What industries use LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe?

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe is primarily used in: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Government.

LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe Modernization Guide