In large organizations, mainframe systems are the cornerstone of success. In terms of performance and reliability, they are mission-critical.
As systems of record, they are the repository of complex transactional and operational rules and policies that define the organization.
As digital transformation initiatives are in full swing, IT leaders continue to be burdened with inflexible, high-cost infrastructures, cumbersome legacy applications, and imperatives to keep business running while needing to modernize. A big problem is mainframe environments are still challenged to update and embrace modern business requirements. They are under threat due to skills shortage in systems programmers and application developers, and outdated tools limit visibility, automation and integration. Modern technologies are required to drive innovation and agility.
