Mainframe modernization is transforming organizations by placing the right workload on the right platform for better business outcomes and higher ROI.

To understand the criticality of mainframes and their role in hybrid IT along with the chosen modernization strategies, Kyndryl commissioned Coleman Parkes Research to survey 500 senior business and IT leaders at mid-sized and large enterprises across various industries. This second global survey reveals that the respondents collectively saved $11.9 billion annually as a result of their mainframe modernization initiatives

This report covers five core themes:

• AI / Generative AI
• Hybrid IT
• Security
• Skills
• Enterprise-wide observability