Our latest research service launch comes at a fascinating time in the mainframe world. After nearly two decades of covering IBM Z, we’ve noticed something significant: what was once seen as legacy technology has evolved into a strategic platform for hybrid cloud and digital transformation.
Two key market shifts prompted us to expand our primary research capabilities in this space:
- A clear inflection point in mainframe modernisation, coinciding with the z16 launch, as organisations move beyond traditional workloads to embrace modern development practices and cloud-native approaches
- Growing recognition among CIOs and architects that IBM Z can serve as a powerful platform for hybrid cloud – offering the scalability and flexibility of public cloud with the control and security benefits of on-premises deployment
Our new mainframe research service helps IT vendors understand and capitalise on these dynamics through:
- In-depth qualitative interviews with mainframe teams across key roles
- Large-scale quantitative surveys across major geographies and industries
- Advanced analysis to identify meaningful correlations and insights
- Expert analyst interpretation and strategic guidance
Areas of focus include:
- The evolving role of IBM Z in hybrid cloud strategies
- Adoption of modern development tools and methods
- Platform and workload dynamics
- Impact of emerging technologies like AI
- Skills development and workforce transformation
With mainframe modernisation accelerating and hybrid cloud strategies maturing, there’s never been a more important time to understand what’s really happening in this space.
