Finding ways to easily access information stored in multiple data sources is a common problem facing most business today. Using the Z Data Gateway simplifies this process by allowing users to mix disparate databases and data sources and easily access any of the data from existing or new Z programs.

Z Data Gateway provides users with direct, seamless access to almost all relational databases and file systems, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server and MySQL to name a few. System Z applications can also access the multitude of ODBC data sources available today. As an added benefit, the product also allows developers to take advantage of relational database technology without learning SQL or rewriting applications.

Zortec provides gateways to all popular databases and files systems providing users with true data independence. A few of the gateways currently offered include: 
   
Oracle
Sybase
Informix
Microsoft SQL Server
MYSQL
PostgreSQL
PervasiveSQL
Btrieve
XBASE
C-ISAM
T-ISAM
D-ISAM
AcuCOBOL
ICOBOL
RM/COBOL
Microfocus COBOL
ODBC