Mainframe Modernisation: From Relieving Pain to Unlocking Growth
As a former Account Manager and now a Senior Product Portfolio Manager at LzLabs, I have had the privilege of working closely with organisations embarking on their journey to modernise legacy systems . Clearly, the challenges of managing ageing IT infrastructure go far beyond reducing costs or bridging the skills gap. Legacy modernisation is ultimately […]
Understanding and Managing Mainframe Costs: Insights and Strategies
Having worked with customers to develop IT modernisation journeys for many years, I have had the opportunity to gain insights in the evolution of mainframes, their usage and associated costs. Also, I have been fortunate to engage in enlightening and detailed discussions with industry experts in this field. In this article, I will delve into the intricacies […]
Integration champ scores high on trust to deliver modernisation
Tobias Braun emulates one of his heroes, football coach and superstar Juergen Klopp when it comes to the mammoth task of modernising mainframe software estates. He channels Klopp’s mantra, ‘believe in yourselves, stay positive and work hard’ when playing the long game of mainframe migration. Liberating businesses from their bondage to legacy applications restores their […]
Vision and diversity propel mainframe modernisation
Lance arrived at LzLabs, the mainframe modernisation experts, two years ago on a mission to apply fresh thinking to tenacious problems that dog Fortune 500 companies. “I’m not a mainframe man”, he explains. Instead of relying on mainframe methods and skills to fix legacy problems, he orchestrates LzLabs’ diverse expertise to solve legacy integration problems […]
Mainframe Migration: The Power of Teamwork
Having recently completed a major mainframe migration project in Canada with a fantastic team from the customer, the systems integrator and LzLabs, I wanted to share some of the lessons we have learnt and the successes we have achieved together. This journey wasn’t without its challenges, but the results underscore why and particularly why now, […]
Mainframe Modernisation: Wait or Innovate?
This was the burning question that LzLabs aimed to answer in our webinar, “Innovate vs. Wait—The Irresistible Business Case for Mainframe Migration.” The discussion featured two of our LzLabs top executives, Christopher Jarke (COO and CFO) and Andy Askew (CRO), who provided a wealth of insights into the business case for modernisation. The session attracted […]
Mainframe migration driven by new pragmatism, survey shows
An insightful webinar, hosted by migration expert LzLabs together with the report’s author, Pedro L. Bicudo Maschio, unpicked the findings and considered why rehosting mainframe applications is proving a popular strategy. Mainframe Migration: The Risk and Cost of Doing NothingJoin LzLabs for an insightful webinar with our esteemed guest Pedro L. Bicudo Maschio, Distinguished Analyst […]
Step by Step to Success: Mainframe Migration to the AWS Cloud
Did you know that a significant number of businesses today still rely on legacy mainframe systems, which are often costly and inflexible? In an era where agility and cost-efficiency are critical, migrating these systems to the AWS Cloud offers a transformative solution. This blog explores the journey of mainframe migration, highlighting the strategic collaboration between […]
Mainframe-Migration oder Investitionsschutz? Entscheiden Sie sich für beides!
Werfen Sie Ihre Investitionen in bestehende Anwendungen nicht einfach fort Die bestehende Geschäftslogik eines Unternehmens, die in proprietären Anwendungen gespeichert ist, stellt wertvolles Kapital dar. Solche Anwendungen enthalten fundiertes Branchenwissen, Marktkenntnisse und Geschäftssinn und tragen dazu bei, die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit eines Unternehmens zu sichern. Und natürlich enthalten proprietäre Anwendungen Geschäftsgeheimnisse, die den besonderen und einzigartigen Markenwert […]
Mainframe migration or investment protection? Go for both!
Don’t waste significant investments in existing applications Captured in proprietary applications, a company’s existing business logic amounts to precious capital. Such applications bring in-depth industry knowledge, market expertise and business acumen to bear, helping keep a company’s competitive edge sharp. And, of course, proprietary applications incorporate trade secrets that drive a company’s distinct and unique […]
Security: A Focus for the Mainframe Migration Path
Mainframe migration to modern Linux environments presents a unique set of challenges and opportunities, especially in the realm of security. With organisations increasingly looking to modernise their infrastructure, understanding the nuances of this transition is crucial for the leadership and the migration team. Why is this relevant to the CIO? As guardians of the organisation’s […]
Navigating Modernisation Challenges: Incremental, Low-Risk Approaches to Success
Rather than opting for drastic transformations, businesses increasingly embrace a more incremental and low-risk approach to modernisation. This approach provides several advantages over the traditional methods. It focuses on building the fabric of change within the organisation, taking small but meaningful steps towards modernisation. Let’s explore the key components of this incremental, low-risk journey towards […]