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Illustro: Mainframe Application Modernization

Illustro helps organizations using z/VSE platforms modernize legacy interfaces. It is designed for teams that need to provide web access to mainframe data without modifying original source code.

Pricing

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At a glance

Best for
Enterprise companies, z/VSE platform users, Mainframe operations managers, Fortune 500 IT departments
Key use cases
Web-Enabling Legacy Screens, CICS Problem Diagnosis, Mainframe Data Integration, Automating Application Workflows
Integrations
MS-SQL, Oracle, XML, Web Services
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How AI is used

Illustro offers a suite of tools designed for the z/VSE mainframe community. Its core focus is application modernization, which helps businesses turn traditional 3270 screens into web-browser applications and web services. This is designed to help organizations maintain existing back-end logic while updating the user interface.

The software is built for enterprise environments, including Fortune 500 and Global 2000 companies. Beyond interface modernization, the toolset includes AI-driven diagnostic capabilities for CICS problems and system resource management tools that run natively on the z/VSE platform.

Buyers should confirm if their specific hardware and operating system versions are supported. Since the software is specialized for z/VSE, it is intended for technical teams managing mainframe environments.

Key Features

  • z/Ware VSE Web-Enabling

    Transforms 3270 screens into web-browser applications and web services.

  • AUTOMON/CICS AI Diagnosis

    Uses artificial intelligence to help diagnose problems within CICS environments.

  • Native z/VSE Execution

    Runs directly on z/VSE without requiring additional external platforms.

  • AJAX Support

    Supports drag-and-drop, right-click behavior, and dynamic data updating in web applications.

  • Script-Processing Facility

    Supports automation of interactions between applications and platforms across the enterprise.

  • IPv6 and IPv4 Support

    Supports mixed network environments including IPv6 addresses and domain names.

Use Cases

  • Web-Enabling Legacy Screens

    Converting 3270 mainframe interfaces into web-based applications to improve user accessibility.

  • CICS Problem Diagnosis

    Using AI-driven tools to identify and resolve issues within CICS transaction servers.

  • Mainframe Data Integration

    Integrating mainframe data with other sources such as MS-SQL and Oracle databases.

  • Automating Application Workflows

    Using scripts to support data extraction from COMMAREA buffers and generate documents.

Integrations

  • MS-SQL
  • Oracle
  • XML
  • Web Services

FAQ

What does Illustro z/Ware VSE do?

It transforms traditional 3270 mainframe screens into web-browser applications and web services without requiring changes to the underlying code.

Who is the target audience for Illustro software?

It is designed for enterprise companies, including Fortune 500 and Global 2000 organizations, specifically those using z/VSE platforms.

Does Illustro require additional platforms to run?

No, the software is designed to run natively on z/VSE, which may reduce the need for additional platforms to access mainframe data.

Source category: Software Development

Source subcategory: Application Modernization

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