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Mainframe modernization

Dynamic mainframe modernization solutions for every cloud strategy

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 your hybrid IT environment

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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Kyndryl named a Leader in IDC's 2025–2026 Worldwide Mainframe Modernization Assessment

IDC positioned Kyndryl as a Leader in its 2025–2026 Worldwide Mainframe Modernization Infrastructure Solutions assessment, citing AI-enabled delivery, unified visibility through Kyndryl Bridge and a broad portfolio of modernization services backed by 7,000 specialists.

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What's new

2025 Mainframe Modernization Survey Report: Smarter Strategies, Bigger Returns

Discover how 500 global leaders are reshaping mainframe strategies with AI, hybrid IT, and bold ROI- unlocking billions in savings, revenue and competitive edge.

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Kyndryl launches new mainframe modernization services with AWS Transform's Agentic AI

Our deep mainframe expertise meets AWS Transform’s generative AI to accelerate modernization of applications and data at scale. Building on this synergy, we’re launching new advisory and implementation services to help customers unlock greater value from their IT.

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Kyndryl-Google Cloud partnership expands to modernize mainframes with GenAI

Combining Kyndryl's mainframe expertise with Google Cloud's AI, the partnership will offer a trusted path to modernize applications, boost agility and drive cloud-native innovation.

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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.

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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 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.

Resources

Kyndryl launches new services, leveraging Microsoft’s GenAI to modernize applications

Kyndryl has introduced new services to accelerate application migration, unlock AI insights and drive innovation. It offers five paths to modernize mainframe applications with Microsoft Azure.

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Winning with mainframes in the AI era

In today's AI era, modernizing and integrating mainframes with AI and hybrid cloud strategies is critical to enhance business value, efficiency, and agility.

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Address mainframe skills to capitalize on AI and hybrid IT modernization

Building off Kyndryl's 2024 Mainframe Modernization Survey report, Futurum shares its perspective on the top 3 ways to ensure organizations have the expertise needed to drive long-term success in an evolving IT landscape.

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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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