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Mainframe Market Shifts: Exploring Trends, Challenges, Growth and Opportunities

Recent market developments make the Mainframe a newly competitive space for a platform that remains a challenge for many companies.

While newer technologies like AI and blockchain dominate the hype, legacy technologies, particularly mainframes, continue to be significant cost drivers. The market for mainframes remains substantial, exceeding $5 billion globally in 2022 and projected to grow even further. However, consolidation among providers and the impact of industry shifts pose challenges. Mainframe customers are urged to strategize for the future, considering factors like organizational risk aversion, budget constraints and the need for technical solutions.

In "Mainframe Market Shifts: Exploring Trends, Challenges, Growth and Opportunities," Digital & Technology Services experts Jean Hill, Brian Smith and Wayne Weil discuss the evolving mainframe market and the challenges faced by IT organizations.

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