Mainframe Modernization to Drive Digital Transformation

However, emerging technologies present a more effective solution to this problem with cloud computing as the foundation. This is where the crossroads split into either continuing with their existing systems or turning towards cloud computing. The problem is not just limited to cost considerations but extends to many more factors, mostly in favor of emerging technologies like:

• On-demand scalability of infrastructure.
• Freedom from dependencies like maintenance, upgrades, and operating the physical infrastructure.
• Easy access to resources, services, and service providers due to standardization.
• Distributed architecture enabling faster, better, and more agile operations.
• Added security and assurance of infrastructure service provider.

And many more advantages. These essentially make legacy systems disadvantageous to use. However, most organizations are still working with legacy mainframe systems to operate. This is because mainframe modernization is not as straightforward as it seems.