Accelerating Mainframe Application Modernization

Practical Guide

This guide offers practical strategies for transforming mainframe applications, from hybrid cloud integration to container-based microservices. Also, learn how software intelligence products, like CAST Imaging, can dramatically speed up and de-risk the essential modernization activities.

What You'll Learn

• Critical decisions to make upfront: Explore strategies for modernization and moving to cloud with minimal risk.
• Portfolio and Application “AS-IS” Discovery: Quickly map internal application architectures to avoid missteps.
• Modernization Approaches: Choose the right path based on accurate knowledge of architecture, code complexity, and business goals.
• Break and Rewrite Strategies: Know when to rewrite, breakdown monoliths, or decouple pieces of code to manage the process effectively.
• North-South and East-West Methods: Learn about modularizing mainframe applications for better scalability and integration.
• Overcoming Challenges: From cloud blockers to technical skill gaps, we guide you through navigating potential roadblocks.

Why Download This Guide?

• Expert Advice: Written by Philippe Guérin, CTO North America at CAST, with 20+ years of application modernization experience.
• Proven Strategies: Derisk your efforts by leveraging CAST Imaging - the ‘secret weapon’ of global SIs and the three major cloud providers.
• Future-Proof Your Systems: Prepare for the cloud and modern architectures with minimal business disruption.

Who Should Download This Guide?

• CIOs and decision makers: For aligning your strategy with your business goals.
• Architects and developers: For accelerating your projects.
• Project managers and technical leads: For reducing risks and timelines.