“Risk of Doing Nothing”: 95% of IT Leaders Concerned About Mainframe Modernisation Backlog – ISG Survey Reveals
April 16 2024 - 1:05AM
Business Wire
- LzLabs CEO Thilo Rockmann advocates a solid foundation for
mainframe modernisation
95 percent of IT leaders across industries have voiced
concerns over the implications of not modernising applications and
data running on mainframe systems. Experts predict that business
agility, customer experience, and technology compatibility will
suffer from a mounting modernisation backlog. These are findings of
an in-depth research study conducted by the Information Services
Group (ISG), the premier global technology research and advisory
firm, commissioned by LzLabs. ISG surveyed 164 IT leaders
responsible for mainframe operations.
“In this era of technological dynamism, undertaking
modernisation is not merely advantageous but compulsory,” states
Thilo Rockmann, CEO, LzLabs GmbH. “As the study highlights, the
´risk and cost of doing nothing´ is not an option.”
Forward-thinking IT
Experts advocate exemplary strategic framing and discerning
vendor selection to set objectives effectively and lay a solid
foundation for mainframe modernisation. “By providing the necessary
expertise, tools, and partnership, LzLabs empowers its clients to
embrace a forward-thinking IT infrastructure,” says Thilo
Rockmann.
Antiquity of code
According to the study, the principal risk is not the age of the
hardware but rather the antiquity of application code and
traditional technology languages such as COBOL and Assembler.
Potential of AI
The research also highlights the burgeoning potential of GenAI
and modern AI algorithms, which necessitate rapid access to
transactional data. The majority of respondents concur that
embracing cloud-native technologies is integral to the thriving of
IT operations.
Challenges and Opportunities
The study also reveals the challenges to modernisation,
including the labyrinth of migration ventures and a scarcity of
specialised talent. Cultural change and regulatory compliance
issues also stand as formidable obstacles. Only 46% of
modernisation initiatives so far met with "very successful" or
"successful" outcomes.
LzLabs stands prepared to underscore the recommendations
stemming from ISG's research and equip businesses with
state-of-the-art solutions to confront the challenges of
modernisation. Assisting clients in setting their aspirations,
augmenting their capabilities, and advancing confidently towards an
innovative IT architecture reflects the core of the LzLabs
ethos.
- To acquire the full ISG thought leadership paper, visit
lzlabs.com
- Register here for the joint LzLabs and ISG webinar on April
25th, 2024
- FULL TEXT press release at:
https://www.lzlabs.com/resources/isg-mainframe-tlp-2024-pr/
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Nick Hampson Vice President, Product and Marketing LzLabs GmbH
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