TmaxSoft OpenFrame | TmaxSoft | Mainframe Modernization Platform

Product Overview

TmaxSoft OpenFrame by TmaxSoft is a Application Modernization + COBOL + Replatforming solution for mainframe environments.

Key use cases include: z/OS application replatforming to Linux without code change, COBOL/PL/I runtime on x86/POWER Linux, VSAM and Db2 compatibility on open systems, CICS and IMS transaction processing on Linux.

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 TmaxSoft OpenFrame?

TmaxSoft OpenFrame is a mainframe replatforming solution that recreates the z/OS environment on Linux servers, allowing COBOL, PL/I, VSAM, JCL, CICS, IMS, and DB2 applications to run natively on commodity hardware without code changes.

Who makes TmaxSoft OpenFrame?

TmaxSoft OpenFrame is developed and maintained by TmaxSoft. It runs on Linux (x86, POWER) platforms.

What are the main use cases for TmaxSoft OpenFrame?

z/OS application replatforming to Linux without code change, COBOL/PL/I runtime on x86/POWER Linux, VSAM and Db2 compatibility on open systems, CICS and IMS transaction processing on Linux

How does TmaxSoft OpenFrame work?

Provides COBOL/PL/I runtime, JCL interpreter, VSAM file emulation, CICS transaction engine, and Db2 compatibility layers. Enables mainframe exit without code modification.

Technical

What platforms does TmaxSoft OpenFrame support?

TmaxSoft OpenFrame supports the following platforms: Linux (x86, POWER).

What are the alternatives to TmaxSoft OpenFrame?

Competing products include: LzLabs Software Defined Mainframe, AWS Mainframe Modernization, Micro Focus Enterprise Server, IBM Z LinuxONE.

How complex is TmaxSoft OpenFrame to implement?

TmaxSoft OpenFrame has a high technical complexity level with a high learning curve. It is best suited for mid-market|enterprise organizations.

Deployment & Industries

How is TmaxSoft OpenFrame deployed?

TmaxSoft OpenFrame supports the following deployment models: on-premise, cloud.

What industries use TmaxSoft OpenFrame?

TmaxSoft OpenFrame is primarily used in: Banking, Finance, Insurance, Government, Retail.

TmaxSoft OpenFrame Modernization Guide