Seamless Mainframe Connectivity Made Simple - ZIP Compression, Web Services & Distributed Application Integration.

The Connect/MP Suite empowers enterprises to unlock the full potential of their mainframe systems by simplifying secure, efficient file exchange, legacy modernization, and multi-platform application integration. It provides a reliable, scalable foundation for seamless integration—enabling innovation, improving operational efficiency, and supporting digital transformation without disrupting core systems.

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Solution Insights

Connect/MP is a powerful, enterprise-grade solution that combines industry-leading ZIP compression, seamless cross-platform integration, and robust legacy modernization capabilities. Unlike traditional approaches that require multiple tools and costly licensing, Connect/MP delivers these features in a unified platform. It’s a smart, cost-effective investment for organizations looking to reduce operational overhead, streamline data exchange, and maximize the value of their existing mainframe infrastructure with modern, scalable access.

Whether you're modernizing core business systems, embracing hybrid cloud strategies, or enabling secure, real-time data sharing across platforms, Connect/MP delivers the performance, flexibility, and ROI your enterprise needs.

Multi-Platform By Design

ConnectMP is built on a unified codebase, delivering a true multi-platform experience with minimal platform-specific adjustments. This streamlined architecture ensures consistency, reliability, and reduced maintenance across all environments.

  • Broad Platform Support: Deploy as a standalone solution on z/OS, z/Linux, Linux x86, Windows, and macOS.

  • Client-Server Flexibility: Operates in standalone or client-server mode, enabling real-time cross-platform connectivity for file transfer and application integration.

  • Efficient Development: A shared codebase allows for faster updates and a consistent feature set across platforms, reducing complexity and improving supportability.

Whether you're running legacy systems or modern infrastructure, Connect/MP adapts to your environment—ensuring seamless interoperability across your enterprise.

Built for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.

Connect/MP is more than just a multi-platform solution — it’s a robust foundation built on proven technologies designed to solve complex business computing challenges and enable continuous innovation.

Key integrated technologies include:

  • ZIP Compression for efficient file handling and reduced data transfer times

  • Cross-Platform Client-Server Architecture enabling seamless communication between diverse systems

  • Hybrid TCP/UDP High-Speed Protocol delivering optimized performance and reliability across network environments

  • Embedded HTTP Server and Batch Client providing a flexible interface for web-based access and integration

These core capabilities not only support today’s enterprise workloads but also lay the groundwork for future innovation. Data21 is actively developing AI-powered enhancements to integrate into the Connect/MP platform — enabling intelligent automation, real-time analytics, and smarter decision-making.

Have an AI initiative in progress? We invite you to contact Data21 to discuss how Connect/MP’s flexible architecture and our developing AI capabilities can support your goals. We're eager to collaborate on real-world use cases that deliver immediate business value.

Enterprise-Class Support with a Personal Touch.

At Data21, 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, Data21 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.

Many of the world's top mainframe installations are using Connect/MP every day to simplify and accelerate mainframe file exchange, across the Enterprise and beyond.

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