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GFS Software's ZCL (z/OS Cloud Connector) is a solution designed specifically for IBM z/OS mainframe environments, enabling the management and copying of critical data to the cloud. ZCL helps financial institutions achieve compliance with DORA (Digital Operational...

In a world increasingly driven by data and agility, companies operating IBM z/OS environments face the challenge of integrating their legacy systems with modern cloud solutions. In this context, GFS/ZCL and Stonebranch’s Universal Automation Center (UAC) emerge as...

The Challenge in the Banking Sector Banks operate within an extremely complex technology ecosystem: Legacy mainframe systems that remain critical for core banking operations. Distributed environments and cloud migration, creating a hybrid IT landscape. Increasing...

In day-to-day operations, you know how repetitive, manual, and even risky mainframe tasks can be. AFM (Advanced File Manager) was designed precisely to make file management in z/OS much simpler, faster, and more secure. Imagine no longer having to waste time with...

Telum II and Spyre Accelerator represent a major advance in the processing power of IBM mainframes. Telum II, manufactured using 5 nm technology, has eight high-performance cores at 5.5 GHz, up to 360 MB of L3 cache and 2.88 GB of L4 cache, as well as a dedicated...

On-demand: Ideal for planned data migration Relieves file libraries or local storage Preserves metadata and frees up physical space Real-time: Each block is sent to the cloud as soon as it is recorded No post-processing Minimal impact on CPU/jobs Excellent for DR...

GFS/SMA (System Management Automation) ensures control and efficiency in schedule management in mainframe environments. And when connected to Stonebranch UAC (Universal Automation Center), the potential grows even further: - Unified view of workloads across...

At GFS Software, each solution is developed to meet a specific need in the mainframe environment. But the real difference lies in how they integrate and complement each other, forming a complete automation and management ecosystem. GFS/AFM protects and manages...

The combination of GFS/ZCL and Stonebranch UAC technologies enables the creation of a robust, efficient, and automated disaster recovery solution for mainframe environments: Continuous Copy to the Cloud GFS/ZCL ensures that critical z/OS data is continuously (or on...

Recently, a hacker attack on a financial institution in Brazil resulted in the theft of more than BRL 1 billion, once again highlighting a crucial warning: no organization is immune to cyberattacks — not even those that invest heavily in traditional security...