Modernizing automotive data exchange: how one global manufacturer optimized file transfers with IBM z/OS + Axway

In today’s fast-paced automotive industry, seamless data exchange is critical for efficient manufacturing, supply chain management, and innovation.

A leading global automotive corporation operating in over 40 countries faced the challenge of securely and efficiently transferring large volumes of sensitive data across complex IT landscapes.

With a mix of mainframe systems, legacy applications, and modern cloud-based platforms, they needed a robust solution to bridge the gap.

Their answer? Axway Transfer CFT on IBM zSystems.

Why it matters

Managing file transfers across a global enterprise isn’t just about moving data—it’s about ensuring reliability, security, and compliance while keeping operations running smoothly.

Axway Transfer CFT is an enterprise-ready, multi-platform file transfer controller that ensures consistent quality of service and a uniform interface for applications across widely distributed organizations — regardless of the underlying platforms.

It is lightweight and reduces the design, implementation, and operations costs associated with governing the flow of data for critical multi-site business processes.

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Axway and IBM z/OS have enjoyed a decades-long partnership that is still going strong. By integrating Axway Transfer CFT with z/OS, this auto manufacturer achieved:

Reliable and secure file transfers: Ensuring production schedules, inventory data, and financial records are delivered intact and on time with built-in encryption and authentication.

Seamless integration with IBM zSystems: Leveraging native z/OS support to facilitate smooth, high-performance file exchanges between mainframe and modern applications.

High-performance processing: Handling large file volumes efficiently, whether transferring overnight production data or real-time quality control reports.

Automation and scheduling: Eliminating manual interventions by triggering file transfers based on schedules or inventory level updates.

Global consistency and centralized control: Standardizing data exchange protocols across continents for uniform operations and easier troubleshooting.

The business impact of Axway Transfer CFT on z/OS

Beyond IT efficiency, this modernization effort had a direct impact on business outcomes:

• Faster inventory updates minimized material shortages and production delays.
• Engineering teams could share vehicle designs seamlessly across global production hubs.
• Automated, secure financial data exchanges reduced manual checks and regulatory risks.

IBM Z’s unmatched speed, scale, and low latency enable organizations to seamlessly handle growing workloads with exceptional performance, flexibility, and agility.

By modernizing file exchanges with Axway Transfer CFT on z/OS, this automotive giant strengthened its digital backbone, ensuring agility, efficiency, and innovation in an increasingly competitive landscape.