Driving the Future of Mainframe Innovation

Introducing STRATUSn: Unlocking a New Era of z/OS Storage with Cloud Object Integration

Written by John Doe | January 28, 2026

By: Joshua Stiles, Senior Solution Architect, 21CS

As data continues to grow rapidly, companies need to be more efficient with where they store z/OS data. STRATUSn enables teams to securely extend mainframe storage into cloud object storage, creating a smarter way to manage and protect long‑standing and static data.

STRATUSn is a new product designed to simplify how mainframe teams manage and store data, without requiring them to abandon the systems they trust. It is the key to being smarter about where data resides, taking advantage of lower-cost cloud storage, and creating a unified and accessible repository of data across regions.

Designed for Real-World Mainframe Challenges

STRATUSn empowers teams to create a smarter z/OS storage strategy that fits their business. It is not just about moving data to the cloud. It is about making the cloud a strategic extension of your infrastructure.

With STRATUSn, you can:

  • Send and retrieve data seamlessly to unlock the full potential of cloud object storage
  • Share data across sysplexes to enable new levels of collaboration and efficiency
  • Recover, analyze, and retain data with confidence and clarity

Whether you are storing data for long-term retention or planning to integrate mainframe data outside the platform, STRATUSn makes it simple.

No Complexity. No Extra Infrastructure.

STRATUSn is easy to set up. It does not require additional infrastructure or intermediate servers. It uses industry-standard APIs that are familiar to modern developers and easier for the next generation of mainframers to understand.

STRATUSn also converts data from EBCDIC to any code page. This makes mainframe data accessible to the rest of the enterprise, unlocking new opportunities for analytics, integration, and innovation.

Discover Smarter Storage with STRATUSn

STRATUSn helps you modernize with confidence. Whether you are a seasoned mainframer or part of the next generation, STRATUSn makes cloud integration intuitive and powerful.