In 2024, mainframes continue to power the core operations of industries such as finance, healthcare, government, automotive, and transportation providing unmatched reliability and security. According to IDC Research, 70% of companies in Europe with over 500 employees still use a mainframe for at least one of their ultra-critical applications, supporting key processes in their operational model. Yet, as digital transformation accelerates, the pressure to modernize these legacy systems has never been greater.
For IT leaders overseeing mainframe environments, the challenge is evident: how can you modernize these essential systems to bridge the gap with the current IT landscape and remain competitive? As transformative technology, Generative AI (GenAI) is a considered as a disruptor in modernization and play a pivotal role in this critical domain.
From code analysis to intelligent automation of testing and deployment, GenAI empowers businesses to reimagine their legacy systems. It helps organizations extend their mainframes’ capabilities while significantly reducing the risks and timeframes typically associated with modernization efforts.
Another example is the transformation of system operations through AI and GenAI. AI-powered system operations will simplify global IT processes by reducing the need for highly specialized resources on specific technologies, instead focusing on a more holistic operational approach. For instance, with the help of AI, a Unix administrator could manage mainframe systems.
These use cases for GenAI in mainframe modernization highlight only a portion of the practical advantages this innovative technology offers. Its influence on mainframe modernization extends far beyond these examples. GenAI accelerates the typically long processes involved in updating legacy systems, significantly shortening the modernization cycle and cutting costs. It also addresses the skills gap required to maintain these complex systems. Ultimately, GenAI enables the mainframe to be re-established as a central component in companies' digital strategies while preserving its core strengths, such as security, resilience, and reliability.
Join us for this webinar, hosted by IDC in collaboration with IBM and Accenture, where we will discuss how GenAI is transforming the landscape of mainframe modernization. This session is designed to provide valuable insights for CIOs, IT managers, and technical professionals, offering practical strategies on leveraging GenAI to enhance your modernization efforts and unlock new growth potential for your mainframe systems.
This webinar will cover the following topics:
- Key trends and challenges in mainframe modernization
- The advantages of GenAI, including retro-documentation, faster transformation cycles, test generation, and more
- The global impact of GenAI on the mainframe in an hybrid environment
- Strategies for integrating the mainframe into your company’s innovation roadmap
