IBM · APT

Application
Parallel Testing
on z/OS

Easily spin up containerized app testing environments for z/OS

APT automates the infrastructure preparation for testing, enabling isolated test scenarios using Db2, VSAM, and sequential files — all within a single LPAR. It clones, not simulates, enabling simultaneous testing across multiple tracks without conflict.

DevOps ready
LPAR isolation
Clone, not simulate
Application Parallel Testing on z/OS

Revolutionizing Test Environments for Agile Development

APT standardizes the processes of testing programs and systems, transforming test plans into a company asset built for DevOps speed. CICS transactions, IMS, and Db2 databases are real — not simulated — enabling full end-to-end validation without waiting on other programmers.

Parallel without conflict Multiple teams test simultaneously in isolated environments within the same LPAR
Clone, not simulate Load modules, Db2 tables, files and JCL are cloned — environments behave like production
Agile & DevOps-ready Standardized processes that match the speed and cadence of modern delivery pipelines

After deploying APT

Measurable impact from the first deployment

23%
Reduction in SDLC timelines
22%
Reduction in production defects
24%
Increase in delivery speed
45%
Increase in testing coverage
58%
Reduction in test cycles
APT results

After deploying APT

  • 23% reduction in SDLC timelines
  • 22% reduction in production defects
  • 24% increase in application delivery speed
  • 45% increase in testing coverage
  • 58% reduction in test cycles due to early and frequent testing
See It in Action

Main Features

Everything needed to bring mainframe testing in line with the speed and rigour of modern DevOps workflows.

Test parallelism

Isolation in the same LPAR without interference — multiple tracks run simultaneously

Optimized cloning

Clone only the components you need — load modules, Db2 tables, files and JCL

END-TO-END management

Plans, automates, and certifies test integration — create, use, re-run

Regression testing

Prevent errors already solved from returning due to application maintenance

Instant data refresh

Reload all components and data in containers in a matter of seconds

Web-App simplicity

Standardized environments set up easily via an intuitive web interface

Testing intelligence

Retains the logic applied in generating test conditions for continuous reuse

Greater uniformity

Standardized test processes with full visibility on what has and hasn't been tested

The Bottom Line

The Bottom Line

  • Greater application integrity within DevOps methodologies
  • Faster time to application production dates
  • Save man-hours through automated test environment creation
  • Lower cost of ownership through process automation
  • Fund other IT initiatives with cost savings
Explore the Demo

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