Cloud computing: Reframe your mainframe
September 1, 2020
September 1, 2020
The benefits of cloud technologies along with the law of diminishing returns in mainframe tuning and enhancement is pointing to the need for an inevitable migration away from the mainframe for core functionality and processing.
The good news is firms can modernize their mainframe environment to become more agile and responsive so they can meet customers’ expectations in the current disruptive business environment without engaging in a complete cloud migration.
By taking a thoughtful, phased approach to modernizing your mainframe environment, you can overcome common obstacles and enjoy some of the advantages of cloud computing without putting core functionality at risk.
Implement phased migrations from existing mainframe IT to microservices to maintain business continuity, information security and uptime.
Gain critical momentum and credibility by identifying use cases that improve agility and flexibility.
To modernize your mainframe environment, you should hollow it out at the core. This involves decision-making around talent, cost, pain points, value delivered and return on investment.
Accenture’s 6 Rs framework (retain, replace, re-host, re-platform, re-factor, re-imagine) allows you to identify the right treatment strategies for your mainframe applications.
The need for agility and responsiveness is a key motivator behind the strategic imperative to migrate away from the mainframe.
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