Gartner defines the mainframe and legacy system professional and managed services market as services designed to deliver infrastructure-related services on mainframe, midranges and other enterprise servers, excluding Arm and x86 platforms. Services may be provided at the client site or from consolidated delivery locations and can include project-based activities, facilities, personnel, hardware and software as well as recovery services, technical support, operations, security and automation.
Deliver professional and/or managed services on at least one of these platforms: mainframes, midrange or any other legacy, non-x86 server platforms
Transform, decommission and engineer, typically in conjunction with consulting and modernization services aimed at transforming mainframes and other legacy systems into a newer stack that operates on hybrid and public cloud
Ability to also include in the contract also facilities, hardware, software and recovery services
Commit to a service-level or outcome-based contract for delivering services. Clear responsibility matrix delineating roles and responsibilities between the customer and the provider
Provide a fully comprehensive managed service contract managing also physical and virtual x86-based systems or resources hosted in the public cloud or on a third-party data center
Use of IT service management and IT operations management tools (either provider- or customer-owned) to facilitate IT operations
Provide professional and/or managed services activities for enterprise platforms such as mainframe, midrange or other legacy systems
Accenture Mainframe and Legacy System Professional and Managed Services is a service designed to support organizations in managing, maintaining, and modernizing legacy mainframe platforms. The service offers expertise in system assessment, migration, integration, and optimization of mainframe environments, enabling organizations to extend the value of existing technology investments. It addresses challenges such as outdated software, resource constraints, and integration with modern applications by providing solutions for application modernization, workload migration, and operational support. The service aims to improve system reliability, reduce operating costs, and facilitate the transition to updated platforms while maintaining business continuity.
Comarch Mainframe and Legacy System Professional and Managed Services is a service designed to support organizations in managing, maintaining, and modernizing their mainframe and legacy IT systems. The service facilitates the optimization of existing infrastructure by providing expert guidance for application migration, system integration, and ongoing maintenance. It aims to reduce operational risks and improve system reliability by offering tailored solutions for legacy environments. This service addresses the challenges of aging technology stacks, enhancing system stability and adaptivity for evolving business needs. It supports organizations in ensuring business continuity and integrating legacy systems with newer technologies, thereby helping to overcome issues related to obsolete platforms and technical debt.
DXC Mainframe and Legacy System Professional and Managed Services is a service that provides support for the management, modernization, and operation of mainframe computers and legacy IT systems. The service enables organizations to address complex infrastructure needs by offering expertise in system integration, modernization strategies, and application management. It facilitates the transformation of legacy environments to more flexible, efficient platforms, while maintaining ongoing operational stability and security. The service aims to help organizations reduce operational risks and address resource constraints associated with aging systems by providing support, migration, and optimization solutions for critical business applications and workloads dependent on mainframe and legacy technologies.
HCLTech Mainframe and Legacy System Professional and Managed Services is a service designed to support the management and modernization of mainframe and legacy IT environments. The service offers capabilities such as application maintenance, system integration, and infrastructure optimization. It addresses business requirements by enabling organizations to maintain the reliability of critical legacy systems while transitioning to newer technologies or optimizing existing operations. The service includes mainframe application support, migration assistance, and performance enhancements, aimed at reducing operational risks and improving efficiency in legacy environments. It facilitates organizational continuity by ensuring that mainframe and legacy systems remain functional and aligned with current business needs while allowing for digital transformation initiatives.
Lightedge Mainframe and Legacy System Professional and Managed Services is a service designed to support organizations in managing and maintaining mainframe and legacy computing environments. The service provides expertise in operational support, modernization, migration, and integration of mainframe and legacy systems with current technologies. It addresses the business challenge of ensuring the reliability, security, and continued performance of critical legacy infrastructures while enabling organizations to transition to more modern IT platforms as needed. The service includes ongoing monitoring, system updates, troubleshooting, and compliance support to help organizations reduce operational risks and maintain business continuity for legacy workloads.
T-Systems zFuture is a software designed to facilitate the modernization and transformation of legacy IT environments. The software provides tools and capabilities for migrating and managing mainframe workloads to open systems or cloud platforms. It enables automation of business processes, improves system scalability, and supports integration with contemporary IT infrastructure. Through data analytics and workflow optimization, the software aims to address challenges related to system performance, operational efficiency, and adaptability to evolving business needs. The software assists organizations in reducing dependencies on outdated technologies and ensures secure and stable IT operations during the transition to newer platforms.