DataDirect Shadow
For organizations that rely on the IBM™ System z platform, mainframe modernization is a priority for IT agility and streamlined information access to support evolving business needs. DataDirect Shadow is raising the bar for cost-effective mainframe integration through its single, unified architecture and patent-pending zIIP specialty engine exploitation technology.
Shadow offloads up to 99% of integration processing for Web services supporting Service-Oriented Architectures (SOA) or large data queries to no-charge areas of the mainframe. And not only does it reduce ongoing operational expenses, Shadow’s intuitive interface increases developer productivity for improved project ROI.
Optimal Integration Performance - Decreased Mainframe TCO
Shadow exploits the zIIP specialty engine beyond DB2 for dramatically reduced mainframe TCO, The new Shadow TCO Calculator allows you to measure the value of zIIP exploitation!
Removing the Mainframe Price Barrier from Enterprise Integration
Mainframes play a critical role in a wide range of enterprises, but in order to extract the maximum value and benefit from these systems they must be integrated with other business-valued applications and systems.
Unified Integration Architecture
Shadow is an all-in-one modernization tool set, supporting all industry standard requirements for incorporating mainframe data, business logic, and screens within SOA and data integration initiatives.
