{"id":3155,"date":"2025-10-29T14:02:04","date_gmt":"2025-10-29T18:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/?p=3155"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:16:05","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T17:16:05","slug":"rethinking-modernization-mainframe-data-access","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/blog\/data-integration\/rethinking-modernization-mainframe-data-access\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Path to Modernization: Empowering Teams with Mainframe Data Access\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-1024x388.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-1024x388.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-300x114.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-768x291.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-1536x583.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-2048x777.jpeg 2048w, https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/10\/AdobeStock_521661218-18x7.jpeg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-the-challenge-enterprises-can-t-ignore-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">The challenge enterprises can\u2019t ignore&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enterprises today run on data, but not all of it is equally visible or usable. While cloud-first initiatives dominate headlines, the reality is different:\u202fthe mainframe remains central to enterprise IT strategies.\u202fThe world\u2019s largest organizations still rely on it to run core transactions, manage customer records, process supply chains, and safeguard compliance data.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than abandoning the mainframe, research shows enterprises are making it the\u202fanchor of hybrid strategies\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/blog\/data-integration\/mainframe-cloud-data-integration\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">integrating it with cloud<\/a> and modern platforms to balance stability with innovation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The challenge?\u202fCritical mainframe data often remains locked away\u2014isolated from analytics, AI, and cross-system sharing. That makes it difficult for teams to see the full picture and act at the speed business demands.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-cost-of-inaccessible-data-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">The cost of inaccessible data&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trust is the foundation of effective decision-making, yet many executives admit they don\u2019t have full confidence in the information guiding their strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/news\/stories\/trust-in-business-data-leaders-survey\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>64% of business leaders don\u2019t completely trust their data<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>used for decision-making. (Salesforce)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">20\u201330% of annual revenue<\/a><\/strong>\u202fis lost to inefficiencies tied to poor data management and disconnected systems (Gartner).\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/gilpress\/2016\/03\/23\/data-preparation-most-time-consuming-least-enjoyable-data-science-task-survey-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Data scientists continue to spend most of their time<\/strong><\/a>\u202flooking for, preparing, and cleaning data instead of analyzing it (Forbes).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gartner.com\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poor data quality costs organizations $12.9\u2013$15 million annually on average<\/a><\/strong>\u202f(Gartner).\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aren\u2019t just numbers. They represent slower insights, missed opportunities to innovate, and strategic blind spots that executives can\u2019t afford.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-why-this-problem-persists-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">Why this problem persists&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditional strategies for managing mainframe and legacy data\u2014custom integrations, ETL pipelines, point-to-point connectors\u2014simply don\u2019t scale.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They consume time, budget, and talent, all while placing extra strain on mainframe teams who are already stretched thin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the same time, today\u2019s users\u2014analysts, developers, data scientists\u2014often don\u2019t have the specialized knowledge needed to work with mainframe systems. The result? The people who need the data most can\u2019t get to it, or they wait weeks and months for access.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For executives under pressure to deliver both speed and certainty, this is a core barrier to achieving a trusted, enterprise-wide view of the business.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-what-if-you-could-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">What if you could\u2026&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Imagine a different approach:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide secure, noninvasive <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/facts-connx-platform\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">access to critical mainframe and legacy data<\/a> without disrupting applications.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bridge silos into a single, consistent view of enterprise data\u2014fueling analytics, AI-driven decisions, and cloud integration.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empower non-mainframe experts to work with mainframe data using familiar tools like SQL.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/data-synchronization-replication\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Synchronize<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-movement\/data-movement\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">move<\/a> data across platforms so it\u2019s always available where it\u2019s needed most.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extend mainframe-grade security and governance across all environments\u2014on-premises and in the cloud.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s not a future scenario. That\u2019s what <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/connx\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONNX<\/a> makes possible today.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-how-connx-makes-it-real-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">How CONNX makes it real&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CONNX helps organizations integrate their most valuable data into the bigger picture. With CONNX, you can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/data-access\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Access<\/strong>\u202f<\/a>live data across mainframe, legacy, relational, and cloud systems\u2014securely and in real time.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/data-virtualization\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Virtualize<\/strong>\u202f<\/a>data into a single, unified view without duplicating or moving it.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/data-synchronization-replication\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Synchronize and replicate<\/strong>\u202f<\/a>data for analytics, AI, or cloud workloads.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/connx-data-integration\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Empower teams to securely access<\/strong><\/a> and usemainframe data\u2014without needing mainframe expertise or putting system security and stability at risk.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The outcome? Faster insights, smarter decisions, stronger compliance, and better customer and citizen experiences.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"h-the-bigger-picture-nbsp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:300\">The bigger picture&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enterprises today face a paradox: data is more abundant than ever, but true visibility is harder to achieve. The mainframe isn\u2019t going away\u2014and neither is the goldmine of information it holds. By connecting the data that runs the business with the platforms that drive innovation, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/connx\/?utm_source=web&amp;utm_medium=organic&amp;utm_campaign=a-n_connx&amp;utm_region=hq&amp;utm_subcampaign=&amp;utm_content=blog&amp;utm_term=new-path-to-modernization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONNX<\/a> helps organizations not only close the data confidence gap but also prepare for what\u2019s next.&nbsp; Because in the era of AI and analytics, seeing the whole picture isn\u2019t optional. It\u2019s the foundation of resilient, future-ready leadership.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/connx-demo-series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CONNX Demo Series<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/georgia-pacific-connx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Story: Georgia Pacific<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/resources\/data-integration\/fabick-cat-connx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Story: Fabrick Cat<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close your data trust gap. 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