Virtualization has been the prime tool for reducing the footprint of IT operations, but virtualizing mainframe applcations has been tricky at best. When the company that made the mainframe hardware is no longer around, the options dwindle.

With the VSGX product, ARGOS offers a true restore and run migration path for aging Wang Laboratories hardware. Simply backup the system to tape and restore to the new VM. This 'bare metal' approach eases migration and extends the life of mission critical applications.