ibi™ Open Data Hub for Mainframe
In September 2023, ibi™ launched the Open Data Hub for Mainframe, a groundbreaking solution designed to help organisations retrieve data from legacy systems. This innovation makes mainframe data more accessible and usable by integrating it seamlessly into web-based business analytics tools.
Dan Ortolani, Vice President of Support Engineering at ibi, a business unit of Cloud Software Group, said, “The launch of the ibi Open Data Hub solution is a significant milestone for ibi customers and mainframe users across industries. It enables real-time access to static mainframe data, a task historically cumbersome for BI analytics solutions.”
The ibi Open Data Hub for Mainframe empowers users to unlock their data’s full potential while keeping it secure on the IBM Z platform. This integration enables advanced visualizations within BI and Analytics tools like ibi WebFOCUS easily and securely.
Mainframes are crucial for ensuring the security, reliability, and scalability. However, accessing their data can be challenging due to security measures and data complexities. The Open Data Hub bridges this gap, providing real-time access, seamless integration with legacy and modern systems, compliance with security frameworks, cost reductions, and improved productivity.
Key features and benefits of Open Data Hub include:
- Real-time access to mainframe data
- Secure integration of legacy and current data on the mainframe
- Compliance with regulatory standards
- Reduced costs and improved productivity
- Integration with any BI platform for data analysis and visualization
Open Data Hub for Mainframe eliminates the need for complex data migrations or custom queries, making IBM Z data instantly accessible in the cloud. This solution aligns with modern AI and data science advancements while simplifying data extraction from legacy systems.
For existing FOCUS and WebFOCUS customers, Open Data Hub seamlessly accesses and utilises previously created Synonyms or procedures, enhancing usability across third-party tools.
For more details on ibi™ Open Data Hub for Mainframe, visit www.ibi.com.