Forrester Research Report|11 Aug 2026

Is your mainframe dev practice ready for the AI era?

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Mainframe development organizations are transforming as AI reshapes software creation, measurement, and delivery. Despite DevOps investments, teams face challenges like inconsistent tool adoption, manual testing, slow cycles, and skills gaps that legacy methods can't solve.

This Forrester Report offers a maturity model from a survey of 390 enterprise app dev leaders, providing a framework for advancing mainframe and hybrid practices. Key insights include:

  • How automation and pipeline integration define high-maturity teams
  • Why AI needs governance for consistent benefits
  • Investments that accelerate modernization and reduce friction

Read the report to benchmark your maturity and refine your strategy.

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