API layers for z/OS and CICS
Mainframes process enormous amounts of data and business-critical transactions every day. However, modern organizations want to link these powerful systems to web applications, mobile apps, and cloud services. An effective way to do this is by implementing API layers on top of z/OS and CICS, allowing front-end applications to communicate securely and efficiently with legacy systems.
Steps for linking web applications
Analysis of existing mainframe processes – identify which transactions and data need to be accessible
- Design of the API layer: use REST or SOAP depending on the application
- Implementation above CICS and z/OS: make wrappers or service endpoints available
- Security and monitoring: use tokens, SSL, and logging for secure and reliable access
- Testing and deployment: integrate with front-end teams and CI/CD pipelines for continuous updates
Advantages of this approach
- Faster integration of legacy systems with new applications
- Lower development costs because core applications remain unchanged
- Future-proof architecture that supports cloud and microservices
- Better user experience through real-time data and responsive web applications
RedCarpet provides experienced mainframe developers
At RedCarpet, we provide developers with experience in z/OS, CICS, and API integration. Our experts help organizations make legacy systems accessible to modern applications, enabling front-end teams to work faster and more efficiently without compromising core processes.
Would you like to know how your mainframe can communicate with modern web applications? Feel free to contact us and strengthen your team with our experts.
API layers for z/OS and CICS
Mainframes process enormous amounts of data and business-critical transactions every day. However, modern organizations want to link these powerful systems to web applications, mobile apps, and cloud services. An effective way to do this is by implementing API layers on top of z/OS and CICS, allowing front-end applications to communicate securely and efficiently with legacy systems.
Steps for linking web applications
Analysis of existing mainframe processes – identify which transactions and data need to be accessible
- Design of the API layer: use REST or SOAP depending on the application
- Implementation above CICS and z/OS: make wrappers or service endpoints available
- Security and monitoring: use tokens, SSL, and logging for secure and reliable access
- Testing and deployment: integrate with front-end teams and CI/CD pipelines for continuous updates
Advantages of this approach
- Faster integration of legacy systems with new applications
- Lower development costs because core applications remain unchanged
- Future-proof architecture that supports cloud and microservices
- Better user experience through real-time data and responsive web applications
RedCarpet provides experienced mainframe developers
At RedCarpet, we provide developers with experience in z/OS, CICS, and API integration. Our experts help organizations make legacy systems accessible to modern applications, enabling front-end teams to work faster and more efficiently without compromising core processes.
Would you like to know how your mainframe can communicate with modern web applications? Feel free to contact us and strengthen your team with our experts.