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SCSK and Kyndryl Shine with Caravel™zShift

In a groundbreaking development, SCSK Corporation, Kyndryl Japan, TransWare Corporation, and BASE100, S.A. have jointly announced the creation of an automated conversion solution to facilitate migrations from domestic mainframes to IBM's cutting-edge mainframe, IBM Z. Named Caravel™zShift, this innovative solution is set to be launched in the spring of 2026.

The Urgent Need for Modernization

As major manufacturers have begun to phase out support for domestic mainframes, companies are facing increasing pressure to maintain their systems and find suitable successors. With the impending end of support for these systems, many firms are struggling to move to the cloud due to challenges related to functional requirements, programming language compatibility, and operational load. The mainframe continues to evolve, offering exceptional reliability, security, and scalability, making it an integral part of mission-critical enterprise operations. Therefore, modernizing and migrating essential business functions from the soon-to-be-discontinued mainframes to IBM Z emerges as a practical option.

Introducing Caravel™zShift

Caravel™zShift is designed to automatically convert applications, databases, and Job Control Language (JCL) from domestic mainframes to the IBM Z environment. By leveraging the Caravel™ series from BASE100, S.A. along with advanced analytical technology known as Caravel™ Insight, and utilizing SCSK and Kyndryl Japan's expertise in mainframe systems, this solution aims for high-precision automated conversion and swift transitions. The transformed systems are expected to operate on SCSK’s managed service, MF+🄬, or Kyndryl Japan's cloud-based mainframe service, zCloud, thus ensuring reliable system migrations.

Insights from Company Leaders

Masaki Komine, Executive Officer and Managing Director of SCSK Corporation, emphasized the significance of updating core systems that underpin mission-critical operations. He stated, "Revamping essential systems is a crucial management challenge for many companies. Our strong desire to provide realistic and optimal solutions for customers still relying on domestic mainframes led us to participate in developing Caravel™zShift. We are harnessing our deep expertise and operational know-how in mainframes to inform this solution's development. Additionally, our managed service MF+🄬 will robustly support our customers' continuous stable operations, ensuring business continuity and evolution."

Yoshinori Irizawa, Vice President and Executive Officer of Kyndryl Japan, echoed Komine’s sentiments, noting the importance of modernizing mission-critical systems on mainframes for numerous Japanese businesses. He expressed excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We are pleased to offer our customers a new means to transition their critical systems safely and efficiently through this partnership. Drawing on Kyndryl's vast global experience in mainframe migrations and deep understanding of mission-critical systems, we continue to support our clients in accelerating their digital transformations."

About the Partnering Companies

SCSK Corporation

SCSK Corporation provides a comprehensive range of IT services essential for businesses, from consulting to system development, verification services, IT infrastructure construction, IT management, hardware and software sales, and BPO (Business Process Outsourcing). With a focus on collaboration through IT, SCSK tackles various challenges across industries and society.

Kyndryl Japan

Kyndryl Japan, a subsidiary of Kyndryl (NYSE: KD), is a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, offering advisory, implementation, and managed services to thousands of customers across over 60 countries. As the world's largest IT infrastructure service provider, Kyndryl designs, builds, manages, and modernizes complex information systems daily.

TransWare Corporation

TransWare operates as a modernization services provider, solving issues associated with legacy systems using advanced migration technology and generative AI solutions, thereby contributing to customers' sustainable growth and digital transformation aspirations. They are the exclusive distributor of BASE100, S.A.'s Caravel™ modernization service in Japan.

BASE100, S.A.

Based in Spain, BASE100, S.A. is a leader in legacy system modernization, providing solutions to over 350 companies worldwide through its Caravel™ services for over 30 years, significantly enhancing accuracy and efficiency through the use of generative AI.

Conclusion

The partnership among SCSK, Kyndryl Japan, TransWare, and BASE100 marks an important step in addressing the migration challenges faced by organizations relying on domestic mainframes. With the innovative Caravel™zShift solution, businesses can look forward to a seamless transition into modern IBM Z environments, ensuring their systems remain robust and capable of supporting future growth.