{"id":9765,"date":"2026-06-08T14:02:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T18:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/?p=9765"},"modified":"2026-06-09T10:22:10","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:22:10","slug":"adabas-natural-proven-foundations-cloud-ready-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/en\/blog\/linux-and-cloud\/adabas-natural-proven-foundations-cloud-ready-future\/","title":{"rendered":"Adabas &amp; Natural: Proven foundations, cloud-ready future"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In the world of enterprise IT, few technologies have stood the test of time like\u00a0Adabas and Natural. For decades, these systems have powered core business operations across industries \u2014 reliably, securely, and efficiently. Today, as organizations embrace digital transformation, cloud innovation, and hybrid cloud strategies, one key question arises:\u00a0<em>what happens to our trusted Adabas and Natural systems?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The reassuring answer \u2014 they are already&nbsp;cloud-ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernization doesn\u2019t have to mean replacement. Using the strengths of Adabas and Natural while adding the flexibility and agility that cloud, hybrid cloud, and modern container technologies provide, it can mean evolution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\" id=\"h-modernization-at-your-pace\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\"><strong>Modernization at your pace<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Every organization\u2019s journey is different. Some move quickly toward cloud adoption; others choose to optimize their existing environments first. The beauty of Adabas and Natural is that they\u2019re built to adapt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re operating on-premises, in hybrid cloud environments, or exploring containerized deployments, Software AG\u2019s technologies are designed to run efficiently across today\u2019s platforms \u2014 from IBM z\/OS mainframe systems and on-premises Linux\/Windows servers to Kubernetes clusters and public cloud providers such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernizing with Adabas and Natural allows businesses to&nbsp;retain their valuable application logic and data&nbsp;while opening pathways to integrate with modern systems and services. It\u2019s not about leaving the past behind \u2014 it\u2019s about connecting it meaningfully to the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-cloud-architecture-blueprints-for-a-smoother-journey\"><strong>Cloud architecture blueprints for a smoother journey<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For most organizations, the assumption has been that integrating mainframe data into analytics tools requires lengthy To make this easier, our team supports customers with&nbsp;ready-made cloud blueprints and target architecture designs. These are practical modernization guides that outline how Adabas and Natural fit into cloud, hybrid cloud , or container ecosystems without rewriting the core. These blueprints have been developed based on extensive experience from existing customers who have been running Adabas and Natural on cloud for decades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our blueprints typically cover:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Target cloud and container architectures\u00a0validated for Adabas &amp; Natural.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple flavors of blueprints for different business needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Security and governance patterns\u00a0aligned with enterprise and cloud well-architected standards.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cloud resources for monitoring, scaling, and lifecycle management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These reference designs help customers plan modernization at their own speed \u2014 confidently, and with minimal disruption to running systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-supporting-the-modernization-conversation\"><strong>Supporting the modernization conversation<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We view modernization as a collaborative process. Our team works closely with customers to discuss their strategic direction, infrastructure plans, and modernization priorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether that means rehosting to the cloud, adopting hybrid cloud strategies, deploying containers, or maintaining optimized on-prem landscapes, we bring insights and proven practices to support every decision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>More importantly, we ensure compatibility \u2014 Adabas and Natural are fully supported on the latest cloud-native platforms, with strong ecosystem integration and continued support from Software AG<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-future-focused-without-losing-the-core\"><strong><strong>Future-focused, without losing the core<\/strong><\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>The world of IT is changing rapidly, but some principles remain timeless: performance, stability, and trust. Adabas and Natural continue to deliver on those values \u2014 now enriched with new deployment flexibility and interoperability, making them ready for tomorrow\u2019s architectures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your core systems don\u2019t need to be replaced to stay modern. They just need the right environment to thrive \u2014 and we\u2019re here to help you build it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-reliable-path-forward\"><strong>A reliable path forward<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernization isn\u2019t a one-size-fits-all journey. For some organizations, it means staying on premises with improved management. For others, it\u2019s about exploring the scalability and resilience of the cloud, and for many, it\u2019s a hybrid cloud approach that combines both to balance control and flexibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wherever you are today, Adabas and Natural remain ready \u2014 adaptable technologies with a strong heritage and a clear future. And with the right architecture, they\u2019ll continue powering your business stories for years to come.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ready to modernize with confidence?<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/SoftwareAG\/cloud-blueprints\">View our Adabas &amp; Natural Cloud Blueprints on GitHub<\/a><\/strong> and discover proven architectures you can apply immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n    <section\n        class=\"o-related-posts alignwide\"\n        aria-label=\"Related Posts\"\n        style=\"--related-posts-columns: 3;\"\n    >\n        <div class=\"o-related-posts__inner\">\n            <div class=\"o-related-posts__header\">\n                <h6 class=\"o-related-posts__eyebrow\">Related Posts<\/h6>\n                                    <h2 class=\"o-related-posts__heading\">You may also like:<\/h2>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n            <div class=\"o-related-posts__grid\">\n                                                                                                                        <a\n                            href=\"https:\/\/techcommunity.softwareag.com\/tag\/Adabas-Natural\"\n                            class=\"m-card-post o-related-posts__card\"\n                            target=\"_blank\"\n                            rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n                        >\n                            <div class=\"m-card-post__image\">\n                                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"394\" src=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1059088660.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large\" alt=\"communities\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1059088660.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.softwareag.com\/app\/uploads\/2025\/08\/iStock-1059088660-300x169.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/>\n                                                            <\/div>\n                                                            <div class=\"o-related-posts__top-meta\">\n                                                                            <span class=\"m-card-post__category\">Forums<\/span>\n                                                                                                        <\/div>\n                                                        <h3 class=\"m-card-post__title\">Ask the experts, get helpful advice<\/h3>\n                                                            <p class=\"m-card-post__excerpt\">\n                                    Network with experts, brainstorm solutions and get Adabas &#038; 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