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Five Discovery Landmines I See Over and Over

During mainframe modernization discovery, the same five critical mistakes derail programs before a single line of code is transformed. Identifying these landmines early—from scope underestimation to undocumented business...

By Venkat Pillay Mar 02, 2026 ARTICLES

During mainframe modernization discovery, the same five critical mistakes derail programs before a single line of code is transformed. Identifying these landmines early—from scope underestimation to undocumented business rules—can save enterprises costly rework and delays.

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Venkat Pillay

Founder and CEO

Venkat is a true technology visionary, serial entrepreneur, strategist, deep generalist, and architect. With over 25 years of experience and a passion for innovation, his expertise ranges from Legacy to emerging technology and company building.

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