Simplify Mainframe Access and Security with Virtel Web Suite

Transform your IBM Z applications with Virtel Web Suite—secure, efficient, browser-based access.

Unlock the Power of Mainframe Optimization with Virtel Web Suite

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses relying on IBM Z mainframes face a critical challenge: optimizing application access while ensuring security, performance, and user-friendly experiences. Traditional green screens and legacy interfaces can slow productivity, hinder digital transformation and be a turn-off for prospective employees. That’s where Virtel Web Suite from Software Diversified Services (SDS) comes in, offering a seamless, browser-based solution to modernize and streamline mainframe interactions.

Virtel Web Suite is a comprehensive software package that provides secure, efficient and cost-effective access to IBM Z applications through a web browser. Whether your organization seeks a better alternative to desktop emulators, wants to integrate mainframe applications with modern web services or needs a powerful API gateway, Virtel Web Suite delivers.

Key Benefits of Virtel Web Suite

1. Browser-Based Access: No Dedicated Server of Client Software Required

Virtel Web Suite eliminates the need for traditional TN3270 emulators by enabling direct access to mainframe applications via a web browser. This means:

• No more managing complex desktop software installations.
• Reduced IT overhead and support costs.
• Instant access from any device with a standard web browser.

Virtel Web Suite ensures a responsive and intuitive user experience without compromising security or performance.

2. Modern UI & Enhanced User Experience

Green-screen interfaces have long been a challenge for modern business users. Virtel Web Suite enhances TN3270 screens, transforming them into user-friendly web-based applications with intuitive navigation, customizable themes, and improved usability. This allows:

• Faster onboarding for new employees.
• Increased productivity through modernized workflows.
• Seamless adaptation to mobile and tablet environments.

3. Secure Mainframe Connectivity

Security is a top priority for any organization handling mainframe data. Virtel Web Suite ensures secure access through:

• SSL/TLS encryption to protect data transmissions.
• SSO and IAM Support seamless integration, simplifying and strengthening access control.
• No Java on user devices, reducing complex, costly maintenance efforts and vulnerabilities.

By adhering to modern cybersecurity best practices, Virtel Web Suite helps businesses meet compliance requirements while maintaining the integrity of mainframe data.

4. API Enablement & Web Services Integration

Modern enterprises require seamless integration between legacy mainframe applications and new digital platforms. Virtel Web Suite functions as an API gateway, allowing organizations to:

• Expose CICS, IMS, and other mainframe applications as RESTful web services.
• Enable data exchange between IBM Z and cloud, mobile, and web applications.
• Support SOAP, REST, and JSON protocols for maximum compatibility.

This API-driven approach allows organizations to leverage mainframe capabilities in modern software ecosystems without costly application rewrites.

5. Cost Savings & IT Efficiency

With Virtel Web Suite, organizations can reduce mainframe access costs while improving operational efficiency. Key financial benefits include:

• Elimination of duplicate TN3270 emulator licensing fees.
• Lower IT support costs due to centralized, browser-based access.
• Lower Total Cost of Ownership: no middle-tier servers to purchase, configure, monitor or support.

By streamlining mainframe interactions, Virtel Web Suite allows businesses to allocate resources more effectively while maintaining high levels of performance and security.

Use Cases: How Virtel Web Suite Supports Business Goals

Mainframe Access Without TN3270 Emulators

A financial services firm looking to modernize its mainframe access found that Virtel Web Suite provided a secure, lightweight alternative to desktop-based TN3270 emulators. Employees could access IBM Z applications instantly via their browsers, reducing IT support requests and improving overall productivity.

Seamless Web & Mobile Integration

A large retail organization needed to connect its IBM Z systems to a new customer-facing web portal. Using Virtel Web Suite’s API enablement features, they exposed key mainframe functions as RESTful web services, allowing real-time data exchange between the mainframe and the web platform.

Enhanced Security & Compliance

A healthcare provider leveraging IBM Z for patient records needed a secure, HIPAA-compliant solution for mainframe access. Virtel Web Suite’s TLS encryption and MFA capabilities protected all user sessions, helping the organization meet strict security regulations.

Why Choose Virtel Web Suite from SDS?

Virtel Web Suite is a proven solution trusted by businesses across industries to modernize mainframe access. Backed by Software Diversified Services (SDS), a leader in IBM Z security and connectivity solutions, Virtel Web Suite provides:

• Industry-leading support and expertise in mainframe modernization.
• Flexible deployment options to suit diverse IT environments.
• Continuous innovation to keep up with evolving security and accessibility needs.

Start Your Mainframe Modernization Journey Today

Ready to enhance your IBM Z access and integration capabilities? Discover how Virtel Web Suite can help your organization streamline operations, improve security, and unlock new digital transformation opportunities.

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