STRATUSn

Your Mainframe Data Finally Breaks Free from the Silo

Move z/OS data to cloud storage at scale and on budget — no additional servers, no complexity, just seamless integration with the cloud providers you already trust.

A Better, More Cost-Efficient Way to Store Your Data

STRATUSn is a native z/OS application that changes how you manage mainframe data. While your competitors wrestle with complex server setups and costly tape storage, you'll be moving data seamlessly between your mainframe and any S3-compatible cloud provider. Built for the modern mainframe professional, STRATUSn uses industry-standard APIs that the next generation already knows, making your platform as agile as your business demands.

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Why STRATUSn Is Different

Innovation That Actually Simplifies Your Mainframe

We're not just talking about modernization; we're delivering the tools that make it happen.

  • bi-directional

    Native z/OS Integration

    No intermediate servers required. STRATUSn runs directly on your mainframe, giving you complete control without the complexity competitors force on you.

  • Slash Storage Costs by 70%

    Replace costly tape storage with cloud object storage at just pennies per gigabyte. Keep your 7-10+ year retention requirements without the capital investment.

  • Set Up in Hours by New-to-Z Talent

    Young professionals understand cloud APIs, and with STRATUSn's industry-standard S3 APIs and straightforward cloud credentials, your team can be operational before lunch—making your mainframe accessible to new talent without months-long implementations.

  • Complete Data Control

    Unlike FTP's one-way street, STRATUSn offers bi-directional data movement. Send it, retrieve it, convert it. Your data, your rules.

  • Any Cloud, Your Choice

    AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or on-premise — STRATUSn works with all cloud providers. No vendor lock-in, just flexibility.

  • Fluid Data Sharing

    Break down enterprise silos. Your mainframe data becomes instantly accessible to cloud applications, analytics platforms, and other systems across your organization.

  • Disaster Recovery Ready

    Create secure backups in the cloud. When catastrophe strikes, recover your critical data quickly from any location.

  • Automated & Scheduled Transfers

    Set it and forget it with batch scheduling. STRATUSn handles your data migrations in the background while your team focuses on strategic work.

  • Code Page Translation Built-In

    Automatically convert between EBCDIC and UTF-8. Your mainframe data becomes instantly readable by modern applications without additional processing.

From Mainframe Storage Nightmares to Cloud Success Stories

  • The Challenge

    Drowning in Tape Storage Costs

    "We're maintaining rooms full of tape drives for data we rarely access, but regulations require us to keep it for 7-10 years. The hardware maintenance alone is killing our budget, not to mention the floor space we're wasting."

    The Solution

    Cloud Storage at a Fraction of the Cost

    STRATUSn moves your archived data to cloud object storage at just pennies per gigabyte—typically reducing storage costs by 70%. No more tape hardware to maintain, no more floor space to waste. Your data remains fully accessible and compliant, with the mainframe maintaining complete control over retrieval when you need it.

  • The Challenge

    The Next Generation Can't Work with Our Core Data Infrastructure

    "New hires understand cloud and APIs, but there’s a significant learning curve when it comes to managing traditional mainframe storage. We're struggling to find and train talent who can work with our current setup."

    The Solution

    Modern APIs Your Young Talent Already Knows

    STRATUSn uses industry-standard S3 APIs that college graduates already understand. No more months of specialized training. Your new-to-Z professionals can manage mainframe data using the same cloud interfaces they learned in school. We're making your mainframe accessible to the workforce of tomorrow, today.

  • The Challenge

    Data Silos Are Strangling Innovation

    "Our mainframe data is locked away from the rest of the enterprise. Analytics teams can't access it, cloud applications can't use it, and we're missing opportunities because our most valuable data is trapped."

    The Solution

    Bi-Directional Data Freedom

    Unlike one-way FTP transfers, STRATUSn enables accurate bi-directional data movement between your mainframe and cloud object storage. Your mainframe data becomes accessible enterprise-wide while maintaining z/OS control. Your analytics platforms, cloud applications, and distributed systems can finally leverage your most critical data assets.

    STRATUSn Adapts to Your Enterprise Architecture

    Whether you're protecting critical financial data or sharing information across sysplexes, STRATUSn integrates seamlessly with your existing infrastructure.

    Common Use Cases

    STRATUSn solves your most pressing mainframe storage challenges while opening new possibilities for data utilization:

    • Archive ML2 tape data to cost-effective cloud storage
    • Create protected backup copies for disaster recovery
    • Share static data across development, test, and production environments
    • Enable enterprise-wide access to mainframe data 
    • Meet Sheltered Harbor compliance with protected data vaults

    Supported Cloud Platforms

    Work with the cloud providers you already trust. STRATUSn connects natively to any S3-compatible storage, such as:

    • Amazon Web Services (AWS S3)
    • Microsoft Azure Blob Storage
    • Google Cloud Storage
    • IBM Cloud Object Storage
    • On-premise S3-compatible solutions
    • Hybrid multi-cloud deployments

    Deployment Options

    Choose the integration method that fits your workflow, from automated batch processing to interactive transfers like:

    • Batch job scheduling for automated transfers
    • ISPF panels for interactive selection
    • Asynchronous background processing
    • Synchronous transfers for immediate needs
    • Parallel processing for large-scale migrations
    • Started task for multi-user environments

    See How Much You Could Save with STRATUSn

    Let's discuss how STRATUSn can reduce your storage costs, simplify your architecture, and prepare your mainframe for the next generation. 

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