Astadia Mainframe Migration Blog

August 9, 2023

5 Myths About Mainframe Migrations

As technology advances, mainframe organizations are increasingly pressed to transition to more modern platforms. Here are some of the most common misconceptions that hinder their mainframe modernization journey.

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August 3, 2023

The Astronomical Cost of Standing Still

The cost of not modernizing mainframe systems is generally far greater than the time, effort, and money required to make the transition. Here's why.

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July 11, 2023

Why Automated Migration and Testing Tools are Crucial

As mainframes host mission-critical applications, it's essential to ensure that the modernization process is accurate and causes minimal disruption to business operations. This is where automated migration and testing tools come in.

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June 27, 2023

Typical Phases of a Mainframe Modernization Project

Modernization was once viewed as a risky, high-stakes proposition. Today, the greater risk lies in doing nothing. Here are the typical phases involved in a mainframe modernization project and how to manage risks.

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June 19, 2023

Top 5 Challenges of Mainframe Modernization Projects

Technical obsolescence looms ever larger as the rise of AI, cloud computing, and other digital transformation technologies compel mainframe shops to modernize.

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June 7, 2023

Mainframe specialists are retiring. Do you have a backup plan?

Around 60% of mainframe technology specialists are over the age of 50. Many are approaching retirement, and there’s simply no one stepping in to fill the void.

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May 22, 2023

The Clock is Ticking for Customers Running Natural & Adabas on z/VSE

The final version of IBM’s z/VSE operating system will reach its end-of-service date on September 30, 2023.

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December 15, 2022

On Mainframe Modernization and Hybrid Cloud

Learn how Astadia is partnering with companies to further their investment in the IBM Z platform and future proof their mainframe applications.

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October 20, 2022

Who’s Responsible for Security in the Cloud?

It is critical that your organization takes a holistic view of their IT landscape from a security perspective.

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September 15, 2022

FastTrack Mainframe Assessment: The First Step in a Mainframe to Cloud Journey

A complete mainframe modernization assessment or mainframe discovery is critical to identify risks, build a roadmap, and ensure project success. Here's why Astadia's FastTrack assessment is unique.

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August 30, 2022

IBM Mainframe to AWS Migration

AWS has been a popular platform of choice for many IBM shops as they consider making the move. Here is an overview of the process of moving mainframe workloads wo AWS.

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August 16, 2022

IBM Mainframe to Microsoft Azure Migration

Azure offers an array of options to help organizations replicate or exceed the performance of their formerly mainframe-based applications. Here's how to migrate mainframe workloads to Azure using fully automated migration.

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