In this episode of Skyward Data, we dive into FlowZ™, the no-code solution that’s transforming how enterprises move mainframe files — in real time — without relying on fragile ETL pipelines, virtual disks, or legacy scripting. Dustin Froyum, Co-Founder of VirtualZ Computing, and Vince Re, VirtualZ’s CTO and the original architect behind CA Top Secret, to walk through why FlowZ is uniquely timed for today’s hybrid-cloud, AI, and regulatory demands. What You’ll Hear: Why mainframe file sharing is due for disruption How FlowZ lets you back up to the cloud in minutes — no DASD, no tapes Real-world examples of z/OS file movement across cloud and SAN How FlowZ fits into the growing demand for DORA compliance The role of FlowZ in AI/ML workloads and hybrid data architectures A behind-the-scenes look at how FlowZ installs and runs And why FlowZ is only $50K/year — flat-fee, unlimited use About FlowZ™: FlowZ is part of the VirtualZ product suite, which also includes: PropelZ™ for structured data movement to Snowflake, Databricks, and other JDBC platforms Lozen™ for read-write access to live IBM Z data — no replication required Zaac™ for on-demand mainframe storage using cloud or SAN Subscribe & Learn More: To try FlowZ or learn more, visit virtualzcomputing.com or email hello@virtualzcomputing.com Rate, follow, and share Skyward Data for more conversations at the edge of mainframe, cloud, and innovation.