Co-authors: @KAPISH MALHOTRA
We’re excited to announce a major enhancement to IBM App Connect Designer. The DB2 connector, which previously supported DB2 on Linux, UNIX, and Windows platforms, now includes native support for DB2 on z/OS. In today’s hybrid cloud landscape, enterprises are always looking for ways to modernize their legacy systems while preserving the reliability and performance of their mainframe investments. IBM App Connect has taken a significant step forward in this direction by introducing support for DB2 on z/OS, expanding its already robust DB2 connector capabilities.
Why DB2 on z/OS Matters
Mainframes running DB2 on z/OS are critical to industries like banking, insurance, healthcare, and government. These systems manage large volumes of sensitive data and support high-throughput transactions with exceptional reliability. However, integrating this data with modern cloud applications has traditionally been slow, expensive, and complex.
With this new capability, App Connect helps bridge this gap. It enables seamless, secure, and scalable integration between DB2 on z/OS and cloud-native applications. Organizations can now make the most of their existing investments while accelerating their journey to hybrid cloud.
What Is New In App Connect
IBM App Connect now supports integration with DB2 instances running on z/OS using the same intuitive, low-code interface that developers and integration specialists are already familiar with. Key benefits include:
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Unified Integration Experience: Whether you're connecting to DB2 on Linux, UNIX, Windows (LUW), or z/OS, the experience remains consistent.
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Secure Connectivity: App Connect supports secure access to DB2 on z/OS using JDBC, ensuring enterprise-grade security and compliance.
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Real-Time Data Flow: Enable real-time data synchronization between DB2 on z/OS and cloud applications like Salesforce, SAP, ServiceNow, and more.
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Accelerated Modernization: Reduce the time and complexity of integrating legacy systems into modern architectures, including microservices and event-driven platforms.
New Use Cases You Can Unlock
This new capability opens the door to a wide range of integration scenarios:
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Customer 360 Views: Aggregate customer data from DB2 on z/OS with cloud CRM systems to deliver personalized experiences.
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Fraud Detection: Stream transaction data from DB2 into AI/ML models hosted on cloud platforms for real-time fraud analytics.
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Regulatory Reporting: Automate data extraction and transformation from DB2 to meet compliance and reporting requirements.
Getting Started
To begin integrating with DB2 on z/OS:
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Open IBM App Connect Designer and select the DB2 connector.
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Enter your z/OS connection details including hostname, port, and database name.
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Authenticate using your mainframe credentials.
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Build your flow as you would for DB2 on Linux, UNIX, or Windows.
Refer to the official documentation for setup instructions, prerequisites, and best practices. The connector supports a wide range of operations including querying, inserting, updating, and deleting records.
Final Thoughts
The addition of DB2 on z/OS support in IBM App Connect is a major advancement for enterprises that want to connect legacy systems and modern applications. It empowers organizations unlock the full value of their mainframe data, drive innovation, and move faster toward hybrid cloud adoption.
Try the new DB2 on z/OS support in App Connect Designer today- download IBM App Connect Enterprise Evaluation Edition here.
Have questions for feedback? Reach out to us at annesha.banerjee@ibm.com/ ask.application.integration@uk.ibm.com or join our user community.
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