Integrating AI and Mainframe Data Drives Smarter Analytics and Insights

By Rocket Software

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Seamlessly integrate mainframe and cloud data for AI & analytics

Organizations strive to optimize insights from data—whether in the cloud or on mainframes. But unlocking the full potential of mainframe data for AI, analytics, and modern applications isn’t without challenges. Siloed infrastructure, complex data formats, and integration roadblocks often stand in the way.

Our latest eBook, Navigating the Cloud Frontier: Integrating Mainframe Data With the Cloud, explores how enterprises can bridge this gap effectively.

Why mainframe data integration matters

Mainframes hold decades’ worth of critical business data—transaction records, customer insights, and financial metrics. 

By easily integrating this data with cloud platforms, businesses can:

  • Enhance real-time analytics and AI-driven decision-making.
  • Improve customer experiences with more responsive applications.
  • Streamline cloud migrations while minimizing operational risks.

 

Key reasons behind organizations’ data analytics initiatives

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Source: "The Role of AI and Mainframe Data in Enterprise Analytics," survey conducted by Foundry, May 2024.

 

Overcoming common integration pitfalls

Many organizations struggle with complex mainframe data formats, technical debt, and synchronization issues across multiple locations. 

The eBook outlines best practices to:

  • Ensure secure and efficient data flow between mainframes and cloud ecosystems.
  • Avoid costly migration missteps by implementing a phased approach.
  • Leverage bidirectional replication for a unified data strategy.

The Rocket Software advantage: Rocket® DataEdge

To truly unlock mainframe data’s value, enterprises need the right tools. Rocket® DataEdge simplifies mainframe-to-cloud integration, enabling real-time data access without disruption. With DataEdge, organizations can harness their data for competitive advantage—fueling AI initiatives, optimizing workflows, and accelerating innovation.

Want to learn more? Download the full eBook to explore how your business can turn its mainframe data into a strategic asset.

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