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Trusted IBM MQ to Kafka Migrations with Fixed Scope

Migrating IBM MQ to Apache Kafka is a well-understood project. Our senior engineers re-architect your legacy point-to-point queues into high-throughput event streams—on your timeline, with no forced big-bang cutover.

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The lowest-cost way off IBM MQ: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.

Automated discovery

Your IBM MQ estate mapped — workloads, dependencies, licensing — before day one

Conversion tooling

Schema, config and workload translation to Apache Kafka, automated where it's safe

Parity validation

Side-by-side testing proves Apache Kafka matches production before cutover

Runbook cutover

Rehearsed, reversible, scheduled in your maintenance window

6–12 month migration

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Fixed project budget

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40-70% cost reductio

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How we support IBM MQ → Apache Kafka after migration

✓Fixed-scope projects with senior platform engineers.
✓Your IBM MQ stays under vendor support until you're ready.
✓40-70% savings on legacy support while you plan the move.
✓24/7 US-based support for migration and beyond.
✓Avoid forced big-bang cutover—migrate at your own pace.
✓Post-migration Managed Kafka and Event Platform Administration.

Worried about XA transactions?

We bridge two-phase commit between IBM MQ and Kafka with a proven pattern.

Message grouping and JMS headers stalling you?

IBM MQ message groupings and JMS headers are mapped exactly to Kafka.

Reply-to queues not fitting Kafka?

Point-to-point reply-to queues are re-architected for event-driven patterns.

IBM MQ → Apache Kafka migration — your questions answered

What if my IBM MQ vendor renewal lapses mid-migration?+

Our third-party support covers most operational issues on the legacy platform. You can complete the migration without pressure to pay a full renewal just for time.

How do you handle XA transactions?+

We use a proven bridge pattern to handle two-phase commit between IBM MQ and Kafka, ensuring transactional consistency.

Can you migrate my existing JMS applications?+

Yes. We map JMS-specific headers, message groups, and reply-to queues to Kafka-native constructs so your applications keep working.

What post-migration support do you offer?+

We offer managed Kafka and Event Platform Administration—24/7 US-based support, monitoring, and tuning after your migration.

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Take control of your event architecture. Our team delivers trusted IBM MQ to Kafka migrations with fixed scope, senior engineers, and no pressure to rush. Let's map out your path—start with a free assessment.