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Mainframe Modernization

Dynamic mainframe modernization solutions for every cloud strategy

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Accelerating mainframe modernization with AI

Kyndryl unveiled new AI and generative AI-based consulting and managed delivery services to help customers exploit critical mainframe application and data assets as part of a hybrid cloud.

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Optimize the right workload on the right platform

Kyndryl's mainframe modernization solutions help you transform your mainframe environment for the hybrid cloud era leveraging the latest technologies and capabilities such as AI and generative AI. As your trusted partner, we can help accelerate mainframe application, data, and infrastructure modernization for increased business value.

From COBOL code conversion to mainframe automation and secure data integration, we help you devise a transformation journey through a tailored mainframe modernization strategy that prioritizes your applications and data.

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What's new

Educating 5,000+ mainframe experts with new AI skills

Kyndryl is committed to furthering the adoption of generative AI with new services and skills to help customers reduce IT transformation efforts, mitigate skills challenges, and drive better outcomes from the mainframe.

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Accelerate mainframe modernization with Kyndryl and AWS

End-to-end mainframe transformation factory can be created to integrate and migrate mainframe applications and data to AWS, which can provide seamless hybrid estate management for joint customers.

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Businesses say mainframe modernization increases profits by 9-11%

Kyndryl commissioned Coleman Parkes Research paper outlines the key findings of the survey and the implications for mainframe decision-makers.

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Kyndryl Bridge connects business and technology for mainframe customers seamlessly

Kyndryl Bridge introduces its Integrated AIOps service for all Mainframe customers. This provides a unified experience across the enterprise, supported by data and AI – allowing mainframe customers to gain real-time visibility and actionable operational insights

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Modernize on the mainframe

Modernize on the platform by optimizing existing mainframe applications, data and infrastructure to be more efficient, implement DevOps or DevSecOps, and align better with the hybrid cloud environment.

Embrace the modern mainframe
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Applications and data integration


Integrate applications and data with hyperscalers to enable an open mainframe for a more successful journey into a hybrid cloud environment.


Kyndryl's expanded partnership with Microsoft allows our teams to create data pipes that enable connections between the mainframe and the Microsoft cloud, making it easier for our customers to unlock new uses and value streams from their entire data estate.

Mainframe Data Democratization
Mainframe integration with AWS
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Move off the mainframe

Work with Kyndryl for mainframe migration to move applications, workloads, and data from mainframe to cloud to support your business and technology strategy.

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Driving value from legacy workloads

 

Optimize and modernize your COBOL and legacy workloads with customized solutions, workforce strategies and expertise from largest mainframe installed base  to empower the mission-critical environments for years ahead.

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Mainframe Assessments for Microsoft Azure

Our three mainframe assessments for Microsoft Azure are designed to evaluate and analyze your current mainframe environment before creating a strategy for your digital transformation journey.

Mainframe Transformation with Azure Assessment

This collaborative rapid assessment evaluates your mainframe environment / applications and designs a strategy to Microsoft Azure

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Mainframe Estate Transformation with Azure Assessment

This assessment will help identify, analyze and design your mainframe application transformation strategy with Microsoft Azure

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Mainframe Azure DevSecOps Assessment

Work with Kyndryl experts to identify, analyze, and design a mainframe DevSecOps strategy with Microsoft Azure 

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Mainframe modernization strategy

Develop or extend an informed IT strategy with consulting, implementation, and management services.

End-to-end services

Leverage a comprehensive portfolio of management and monitoring services to enable your modernization journey.

Increased agility and flexibility

Enhance your IT environment’s responsiveness to evolving business requirements.

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Gartner® Critical Capabilities Report for DCO HIMS , Worldwide 2023

Kyndryl has been recognized in a recently published 2023 Gartner® Critical Capabilities Report for Data Center Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Worldwide. Read more about Kyndryl and see Table 2 - Product/Service Rating in the report.

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Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for DCO HIMS, Worldwide Report, 2023

Kyndryl is recognized in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Center Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Worldwide Report.

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Resources
Mainframe Transformation and Application Modernization

How to beat the odds and be successful in your mainframe to hybrid cloud journey.

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Transform business by modernizing mainframe

Mainframes provide critical capabilities for financial services firms, such as core banking apps. Learn why mainframe modernization is necessary to stay competitive.

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Mainframe Modernization: 2023 a Year in Review

Futurum Group lauds Kyndryl's GSI excellence and mainframe leadership. Explore the dynamic landscape of technology with Kyndryl - progress into 2024

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Why banking and insurance should double down on mainframe modernization

Business leaders must strategically assess how, what, and when to modernize their mainframe investments to maximize value and embrace future opportunities.

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Three Questions To Ask Before Modernizing Your Mainframe

A transformed mainframe environment can help drive business outcomes, enhance customer and employee experience, improve agility and even future-proof a company’s IT infrastructure.

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Kyndryl and Microsoft: Modernization made simple

Innovate, modernize Mainframe: Unleash potential with Kyndryl & Microsoft's cloud-based solutions. No compromises, just progress.

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Get a 30-minute, no-cost strategy session with a mainframe modernization expert

Speak with our expert to discover how you can streamline your journey towards mainframe transformation and application modernization.

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Attribution: Gartner, Fit Your Mainframe Into Your Modernization Plans, Dennis Smith, Stefan Van Der Zijden,  16 November 2022
Gartner, Critical Capabilities for Data Center Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Worldwide, 27 June 2023, Biswajit Maity Et Al..
Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Data Center Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Worldwide, 27 June 2023, DD Mishra Et Al.


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