Kyndryl Survey Reveals That Mainframe Modernization Projects Deliver 2-3X Return on Investment
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) has released its third annual State of Mainframe Modernization Survey, revealing significant returns on mainframe modernization investments. The study of 500 business and IT leaders shows ROI ranging from 288% to 362% across different modernization approaches.
Key findings include: 90% of organizations are implementing or planning to implement generative AI on mainframes, with expected cost savings of $13 billion and projected new revenues of $20 billion over three years. Additionally, 80% of organizations have modified their mainframe strategies in the past year, while 56% reported increased platform usage.
The survey also highlights challenges, with 70% of organizations struggling to find multi-skilled talent and 74% relying on third-party providers for modernization support. 94% of respondents cite regulatory compliance as a major influence on modernization plans.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) ha pubblicato il terzo sondaggio annuale sullo Stato della Modernizzazione del Mainframe, evidenziando ritorni significativi sugli investimenti. Lo studio su 500 leader aziendali e IT mostra un ROI compreso tra il 288% e il 362% a seconda dell'approccio di modernizzazione.
I risultati principali includono: il 90% delle organizzazioni sta implementando o pianificando di implementare AI generativa sui mainframe, con risparmi attesi di $13 miliardi e ricavi aggiuntivi previsti di $20 miliardi in tre anni. Inoltre, l'80% delle organizzazioni ha modificato la propria strategia sui mainframe nell'ultimo anno, mentre il 56% segnala un aumento dell'utilizzo della piattaforma.
Il sondaggio evidenzia anche criticità: il 70% delle organizzazioni fatica a trovare talenti con competenze multiple e il 74% si affida a fornitori terzi per il supporto alla modernizzazione. Il 94% dei partecipanti indica la conformità normativa come una leva importante nelle decisioni di modernizzazione.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) ha publicado su tercera encuesta anual sobre el Estado de la Modernización del Mainframe, revelando retornos significativos de la inversión. El estudio de 500 líderes empresariales y de TI muestra un ROI entre el 288% y el 362% según el enfoque de modernización.
Los hallazgos clave incluyen: el 90% de las organizaciones está implementando o planea implementar IA generativa en mainframes, con ahorros esperados de $13 mil millones y nuevos ingresos proyectados de $20 mil millones en tres años. Además, el 80% de las organizaciones ha modificado sus estrategias de mainframe en el último año, mientras que el 56% reporta un aumento en el uso de la plataforma.
La encuesta también destaca desafíos: el 70% de las organizaciones tiene dificultades para encontrar talento con múltiples habilidades y el 74% depende de proveedores externos para el apoyo a la modernización. El 94% de los encuestados cita el cumplimiento regulatorio como una influencia importante en los planes de modernización.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD)가 세 번째 연례 메인프레임 현대화 현황 설문조사를 발표했으며, 현대화 투자에 따른 상당한 수익을 보여주었습니다. 500명의 비즈니스 및 IT 리더를 대상으로 한 연구에서 현대화 접근 방식에 따라 ROI가 288%에서 362% 사이로 나타났습니다.
주요 결과는 다음과 같습니다: 90%의 조직이 메인프레임에 생성형 AI를 도입하거나 도입을 계획하고 있으며, 향후 3년간 $130억의 비용 절감과 $200억의 신규 수익을 예상하고 있습니다. 또한 80%의 조직이 지난 1년 동안 메인프레임 전략을 변경했으며, 56%는 플랫폼 사용량이 증가했다고 보고했습니다.
설문조사는 또한 과제도 강조합니다. 70%의 조직이 다기능 인재를 찾는 데 어려움을 겪고 있고, 74%는 현대화 지원을 위해 제3자 제공업체에 의존하고 있습니다. 응답자의 94%는 규제 준수를 현대화 계획에 큰 영향을 미치는 요인으로 꼽았습니다.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) a publié sa troisième enquête annuelle sur l'état de la modernisation des mainframes, révélant des retours significatifs sur les investissements. L'étude menée auprès de 500 responsables métiers et informatiques montre un ROI compris entre 288% et 362% selon les approches de modernisation.
Principales conclusions : 90% des organisations mettent en œuvre ou prévoient de mettre en œuvre de l'IA générative sur les mainframes, avec des économies attendues de 13 milliards de dollars et des revenus nouveaux projetés à 20 milliards de dollars sur trois ans. De plus, 80% des organisations ont modifié leur stratégie mainframe l'année dernière, tandis que 56% signalent une augmentation de l'utilisation de la plateforme.
L'enquête souligne également des défis : 70% des organisations ont du mal à trouver des talents polyvalents et 74% s'appuient sur des prestataires tiers pour le support à la modernisation. 94% des répondants indiquent que la conformité réglementaire influence fortement leurs plans de modernisation.
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) hat seine dritte jährliche Umfrage zum Stand der Mainframe-Modernisierung veröffentlicht und erhebliche Renditen auf Modernisierungsinvestitionen aufgezeigt. Die Studie unter 500 Geschäfts- und IT-Führungskräften zeigt einen ROI von 288% bis 362% je nach Modernisierungsansatz.
Wesentliche Erkenntnisse: 90% der Organisationen setzen generative KI auf Mainframes ein oder planen dies, mit erwarteten Kosteneinsparungen von $13 Milliarden und prognostizierten zusätzlichen Umsätzen von $20 Milliarden über drei Jahre. Zudem haben 80% der Organisationen ihre Mainframe-Strategien im vergangenen Jahr angepasst, während 56% eine gestiegene Plattformnutzung meldet.
Die Umfrage hebt auch Herausforderungen hervor: 70% der Organisationen haben Schwierigkeiten, multiqualifiziertes Personal zu finden, und 74% sind bei der Modernisierungsunterstützung auf Drittanbieter angewiesen. 94% der Befragten geben an, dass regulatorische Compliance einen großen Einfluss auf Modernisierungspläne hat.
- ROI on mainframe modernization projects ranges from 288% to 362%
- Expected $13B in cost savings and $20B in new revenues from AI implementation over 3 years
- 90% of organizations implementing or planning to implement generative AI on mainframe
- 56% reported increased mainframe usage in the past year
- 70% of organizations struggling to find qualified multi-skilled talent
- 74% remain dependent on third-party providers for modernization support
- 94% face regulatory compliance challenges affecting modernization plans
Respondents expect AI will drive billions in cost savings and increased revenues
The mainframe powers AI innovation across hybrid IT environments
According to the survey of 500 business and IT leaders, modernization project costs have decreased while return on investment (ROI) has increased. Respondents now report between
The survey also revealed that AI has switched from a future consideration to a present-day business catalyst: Nearly
"The mainframe has become the AI-fueled catalyst of hybrid enterprise strategies, delivering billion-dollar returns while powering innovation for customers," said Hassan Zamat, Global Practice Leader for Core Enterprise at Kyndryl. "Organizations are taking a much more pragmatic approach to modernization to drive better business outcomes and incorporate new technologies. Working with the right partners can help them build a resilient and future-ready platform."
Respondents also confirmed that modernization success increasingly depends on a workforce skilled in both mainframe and emerging technologies. In fact,
The survey shows that, as enterprises work to adapt to the challenges, the mainframe continues to serve as the backbone of their most vital technological capabilities. To learn more about how respondents view mainframe modernization, and the challenges, risks and benefits related to their initiatives, read Kyndryl´s 2025 State of Mainframe Modernization Survey Report.
About Kyndryl
Kyndryl (NYSE: KD) is a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services offering advisory, implementation and managed service capabilities to thousands of customers in more than 60 countries. As the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, the Company designs, builds, manages and modernizes the complex information systems that the world depends on every day. For more information, please visit: www.kyndryl.com.
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