Welcome to SVA’s zPDT Program

The IBM System z® Personal Development Tool (zPDT) is an application development tool from IBM for qualified IBM PartnerWorld® Independent Software Vendor (ISV) members. zPDT can enable a virtual IBM System z architecture environment that allows certain mainframe operating systems, middleware and software to run unaltered on Intel® and Intel-compatible platforms (Lenovo Thinkpad® W Series or IBM System x™3500).

Qualified ISVs can use zPDT for

... a low-cost platform for system z application development – zPDT makes a great addition to existing System z developer discount offers and remote development programs.
... education and demonstration of System z products – go mobile! zPDT on a laptop puts System z in the palm of your hands and gives you the ability to showcase the capabilities of your product anywhere and anytime.
... supporting developers in remote locations – go global! Support talented programmers with their own zPDT system.