Data Conversion

The Challenge: Efficiently converting your mainframe legacy data

Data conversion represents one of the more challenging tasks an IT department can face. The most common problem is the lack the appropriate tools to get the job done. Many organizations are forced to rely on labor intensive processes such as COBOL programs to get the job done. Where you have appropriate tools, they are often difficult to use, expensive, or both.

The problem in many cases is the data conversion project is for a specific narrow situation, and the benefits don’t justify any of the costly alternatives available to you.

If only you had a tool that was easy to learn and use, powerful enough to read the all the mainframe data sources you need, flexible enough for any situation, and could be deployed in a cost effective manner.

Well, that is exactly the opportunity that Arbutus Migrate presents.

The Solution

Arbutus specializes in accessing non-relational legacy mainframe and AS/400 data. Arbutus Migrate is a simple, powerful, timely and cost effective solution, designed for the challenges of data conversion.

Arbutus Migrate includes:

• A Windows based query and conversion tool specifically designed for mainframe data access
• A mainframe data engine which provides comprehensive data access to virtually any mainframe data source, including DB2, IMS and even the most complex VSAM and sequential (QSAM) flat files
• Our unique LegacyLink™ ODBC driver, that provides Windows based applications direct access to your mainframe data, often eliminating the need for data conversion entirely.

In addition to accessing the data, Arbutus offers semantic and transformation layers that allow the implementation of virtually any data interface or business rule. This can dramatically enhance your ability to provide the data in the required format.

Call Arbutus today, and let us show you how easy it is.

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