PRESS RELEASE

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SYDNEY 8 May 2026— We are proud to announce a new strategic reseller partnership between Strategic Consulting Partnerships (SCP) and 21CS.

Since 1992, 21CS has evolved alongside IBM and the mainframe industry, growing from a specialized software shop to a global innovation leader.  21CS are the only ISV developing a mainframe operating system, connecting mainframes to the cloud in ways that seemed impossible just years ago. 

This partnership brings together two organizations dedicated to strengthening resilience, accelerating modernization, and supporting mission‑critical operations. By combining SCP’s regional expertise with 21CS’s industry leading IBM Z software portfolio, we will expand access to advanced mainframe solutions across Australia and New Zealand to help customers protect, optimize, and evolve their most essential workloads. 

Together, 21CS and SCP will broaden availability for customers, deepen local support, and deliver even greater value to enterprises running IBM Z environments.

For more information, please contact  

Paul Matthews on email paulm@scpaustralia.com   

 About Strategic Consulting Partnerships Pty Ltd (SCP) https://www.scpaustralia.com

SCP operates throughout Asia Pacific with headquarters in Sydney, Australia.  Established in 1980,  SCP provides integrated business and enterprise solutions utilising the best IBM Z technology products and services.  

About 21CS https://21cs.com    

With headquarters in Morehead City NC, 21CS delivers innovative solutions essential for mission-critical operations across the business and IT spectrum.