Mainframe Services and Solutions Modernization Guide

This guide presents an assessment of the mainframe market, focusing on the modernization of applications and integration with cloud services. It outlines the fundamental changes enterprises face as they balance modernization with resilience, driven by cloud innovation and the adoption of new technologies such as Generative AI (GenAI). The study evaluates providers offering mainframe consulting, mainframe as a service (MFaaS), and system integration services, categorizing them into four quadrants based on their capabilities and approaches. The guide details the importance of automation, application transformation, and the use of AI analytics in improving operational efficiency and innovation. It also highlights the eligibility criteria for providers in each quadrant, emphasizing the need for expertise in legacy systems, cloud integration, and advanced technologies. This comprehensive analysis serves as a decision-making tool for business and IT leaders to evaluate vendor relationships and modernization strategies.