Application Modernization
Mainframe applications contain invaluable business logic. SAI Technologies helps organizations modernize COBOL, CICS and PL/I applications through secure API enablement with z/OS Connect, z/OS UNIX System Services integration and automated DevOps pipelines.
The business problem
Monolithic batch jobs and legacy transaction routines can delay modern digital services that depend on mainframe data.
How SAI Technologies approaches the work
Map transaction flows, VSAM and DB2 data structures, interfaces and business rules before choosing API enablement, refactoring, rehosting, rewriting or retirement.
Build and test Java or Python service integration where it supports the target architecture, using IBM MQ or z/OS Connect as appropriate with agreed rollback and acceptance criteria.
Build secure z/OS Connect REST APIs connecting CICS, IMS and WebSphere applications to modern web architectures.
Use z/OS UNIX System Services where appropriate to execute open-source and UNIX tools on z/OS.
Connect Endevor, ChangeMan or BMC ISPW and Code Pipeline workflows with Git, Jenkins and automated test gates, using Topaz, IBM Developer for z/OS, Zowe or Ansible where supported.
Track fixes, execute comprehensive testing and update system documentation.
Illustrative industry use case
An insurance platform needs real-time quote engines for mobile applications. SAI Technologies wraps core COBOL rating algorithms in REST APIs so mobile platforms can access calculations without destabilizing core systems.
A practical first SOW
Select one CICS and COBOL application, build and validate REST API wrappers in a sandbox, and deliver an integrated deployment backlog.
