PopUp Mainframe Announces Revolutionary Mainframe Delivery Products

Instantly Available Mainframe Environments under Linux on Z or the Cloud Dramatically Accelerate Mainframe Delivery Efficiency and Cost-Effectiveness. End Quote

(1888PressRelease) May 09, 2025 - PopUp Mainframe Ltd, an enterprise software company dedicated to revolutionizing mainframe system delivery, today announced the general availability (GA) of its new flagship mainframe modernization products – PopUp Mainframe X Edition and PopUp Mainframe Z Edition.

PopUp Mainframe X and Z Edition provide an instantly available mainframe environment whenever required to help mainframe delivery teams accelerate urgent development and testing activities, resolving operational bottlenecks prevalent in many mainframe groups.

The PopUp Mainframe solution provides a functionally equivalent environment to z/OS to ensure the behaviour is predictable, regardless of the platform chosen. Separate editions offer flexibility for customers who want to be able to choose between x86 / cloud-based platforms (X Edition) or running on LinuxOne, or inside the mainframe IFL/KVM Linux environment (Z Edition). PopUp Mainframe’s instantly available mainframe environment removes common bottlenecks in the delivery process, with customers reporting increased delivery velocity of over 400%, while sustaining vital quality and risk requirements.

Steven Dickens, CEO & Principal Analyst at HyperFRAME Research, remarked, “The introduction of PopUp Mainframe’s tools on Linux on Z unlocks new possibilities for mainframe agility and workload testing.” He continued, “This strategic move enables organisations to harness Linux environments directly on the mainframe to allow for the deployment of modern DevOps processes while ensuring operational efficiency for mainframe teams.”

Paul Knight, IBM z Innovation & Business Development at TES Enterprise Solutions, commented, “The PopUp Mainframe capability is another breakthrough technology that adds even greater value to the LinuxOne and IFL/KVM environments. As our clients continue to seek ways to maximise their IBM z investments, PopUp Mainframe stands out as a powerful tool—enabling them to accelerate mainframe innovation and drive measurable business value more efficiently than ever before”.

Release highlights:

o Instantly available mainframe environment removes key bottlenecks, enabling teams to accelerate development, testing, and training activities
o Deployment via Linux on Z (Z edition) or cloud (X edition) platforms removes additional hardware requirement, while potentially freeing up vital z/OS production LPARs
o Fully compatible mainframe environment supports traditional ISPF and modern DevOps toolchains, ideal for cross-team collaboration and training
o Robust configuration allows restoration of initial state, perfect for new software testing, R&D projects, and training programs.
o Instant shutdown removes any environmental footprint when not in use to support Green IT initiatives

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