Enterprise Connectivity Suite

Maximize Mainframe Value.
Minimize Complexity.Connect/MP

One powerful suite for compression, connectivity, modernization, and AI.

z/OS Linux x86 Windows macOS
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8Suite Components
NativeBuilt for z/OS
45+Yr. In-house Dev.
AIEnabled
1Unified Suite

Suite Components

Core Platform

Connect/MP — Foundation Engine

Connect/MP provides the infrastructure that all the suite’s components are built upon, including:

Shared Runtime Centralized CONFIG File SSL/TLS SAF MCP REST API CPACF zEDC zIIP AES Encryption Network Protocol Services
File I/O Services File Monitoring PDF FTP SMTP / Email

Priced Components

Choose What You Need — purchase independently or together at a bundle discount. All include the Connect/MP foundation and base components.

Included Base Components

Included at no charge with any Connect/MP Suite license.

Connect/Files New

z/OSMF-compatible dataset and USS file access, direct and fast.

Connect/Files provides read, write, and delete access to sequential datasets, PDS members, and USS files — fully SAF-gated and drop-in compatible with your existing z/OSMF tooling. Powered by Connect/Web.

Connect/JES

Operationalize JES for modern workflows.

Native to z/OS, Connect/JES automatically identifies JES output that meets defined criteria and triggers Connect/MP processing to deliver mission-critical data to FTP servers, email recipients, enterprise applications, and AI inference pipelines. REST API access from any platform is provided through Connect/Web.

Connect/USS New

Simplify and streamline z/OS batch Unix System Services (USS) execution integration.

Connect/USS replaces file system–based processing with direct, stream-based data exchange, removing filesystem overhead and improving throughput and execution efficiency.

Connect/Hybrid

Streamline hybrid IT operations by integrating mainframe systems with cloud and distributed platforms — no middleware required.

Connect/Hybrid automates secure, high-speed data and application integration across your enterprise, reducing complexity and accelerating time to value.

Connect/Web New

The engine of the AI-enabled mainframe.

The high-performance z/OS web server powering Connect/MP’s AI and mainframe modernization features. One lightweight binary drives it all: batch and interactive agentic AI, MCP REST APIs, agentic 3270 and browser access, and more. No JVM, no middleware, no external dependencies.

Connect/MP Workspace

One browser-based surface for chat, JES, Files, and 3270 sessions. Web chat included at no charge — z/OS agentic workflows unlocked by Connect/AI.

Resources

Technical Brief › Connect/AI · Connect/3270

Where Should Mainframe AI Run?

On-Platform vs. External AI Integration for z/OS

Enterprises bringing AI to mainframe workloads face a decision that precedes any model selection or use-case ranking: where does the AI integration layer run? Most products reach into z/OS from the outside — Connect/AI and Connect/3270 take the opposite approach, running as installed, governed z/OS software. This brief breaks down what that placement means for identity, audit, and operations.

Request Technical Brief: Where Should Mainframe AI Run

Connect/MP › Support

Enterprise-Class Support with a Personal Touch

At Data 21, technical support goes beyond troubleshooting — we act as true partners in your success. Our team is known for its responsiveness, deep technical expertise, and commitment to resolving issues quickly and effectively. But what truly sets us apart is our flexibility and willingness to adapt our software to meet your specific needs.

Whether it’s implementing custom features, integrating with legacy or modern systems, or optimizing performance for unique operational workflows, we collaborate closely with customers to ensure our solutions align with their business objectives. We understand that no two IT environments are alike. That’s why our development team remains agile and customer-focused, continuously evolving our products based on real-world use cases and direct feedback.

With over four decades of in-house mainframe software development and support experience, Data 21 delivers a level of product stability and technical service that few providers can match. Beyond our mainframe expertise, our development and support teams bring deep experience across enterprise IT environments — including Linux, Windows, web technologies, and network infrastructure. This broad technical foundation enables us to understand the full scope of our customers’ environments and deliver comprehensive, end-to-end support and solutions.

PKZIP Replacement

The Suite That Pays Its Own Way.

Replace PKZIP for z/OS with Connect/ZIP and cut your compression licensing cost by 50% — real dollars, not list-price games. At enterprise MSU levels, those savings can fund Connect/AI, Connect/3270, or both. Modernize the mainframe with budget you already have.

Connect/MP  ·  Data 21

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About Data 21

Founded in 1980, Data 21 Inc. is a veteran-owned enterprise software company headquartered in California. For over 45 years, we have delivered innovative, reliable, high-performance mainframe-centric solutions that power today’s connected enterprise.

Our software is embedded in the critical daily operations of hundreds of enterprises worldwide — a testament to our commitment to exceptional engineering and long-term client success. We don’t just support our customers; we evolve alongside them.

At Data 21, the mainframe isn’t a legacy constraint — it’s a strategic foundation.

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