| | JANUARY 20256CIOReviewAdvancements in technology are driving innovation in mainframe migration solutions, fostering agile, scalable and cost-effective IT infrastructure across various industries. The global mainframe modernization migration services market is projected to grow from $33.55 billion in 2023 to $86.14 billion by 2031 at a compound annual growth rate of 12.5 percent over the forecast period. The market is booming, a growth fueled by myriad tech trends. The adoption of open-source tools, like Zowe, is transforming mainframe modernization. These frameworks bridge traditional systems with cloud technologies, enabling a "modernize in place" approach. Integrating open-source solutions enhances flexibility and maintains the robustness of mainframes, positioning them as key to successful modernization strategies. Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being integrated into mainframe systems to proactively identify and resolve issues, streamline DevOps processes and enable real-time data analysis. By leveraging AI, organizations can optimize resource utilization, enhance decision-making and future-proof their systems against evolving business challenges.This edition of CIO Review explores the latest in mainframe migration solutions, showcasing how these advancements transform legacy systems. Adopting these innovations allows businesses to drive efficiency, foster innovation and secure a competitive edge in the digital era.It features insights from industry experts such as Enrique Leon, AI Enterprise Architect at American Sugar Refining, who highlights the importance of aligning migration strategies with business goals, gaining user buy-in, and addressing security and compliance concerns. Guiomar López García, Global SAP Director at Adler Pelzer Group, talks about how successful SAP migration relies on both technical expertise and active user involvement. The edition also spotlights Heirloom Computing, a leader in mainframe migration that enables businesses to modernize their legacy systems with minimal risk. Offering flexible solutions that integrate re-platforming and refactoring, Heirloom helps companies accelerate cloud adoption, reduce operational costs and retain control over their transformation journey.We hope this edition will help your organization forge valuable partnerships to enhance its competitive edge in the industry.Let us know your thoughts!EditorialTransforming IT Infrastructure for a Fast-Paced FutureCopyright © 2025 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.CIOReviewEmail:sales@cioreview.comeditor@cioreview.commarketing@cioreview.com JANUARY - 15 - 2025, Vol 14, Issue - 01(ISSN 2644-237X) Published by ValleyMedia, Inc.To subscribe to CIOReviewVisit www.cioreview.com Editorial StaffAaron PierceCarolynn WaltersShirley FaithRussell ThomasGina ClumskyYenny TurnerTiffany HayworthAbner LawrenceVisualizerChris LynnBrian Harding*Some of the Insights are based on our interviews with CIOs and CXOsJustin Smith Managing Editoreditor@cioreview.comManaging EditorJustin Smith
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