The great mainframe modernization challenge is not primarily technical—it is organizational, requiring enterprises to align stakeholders, build new skills, and sustain momentum across multi-year COBOL transformation programs. This article addresses the human and strategic dimensions of modernization that technology alone cannot solve.
The Great Modernization Challenge
The great mainframe modernization challenge is not primarily technical—it is organizational, requiring enterprises to align stakeholders, build new skills, and sustain momentum across multi-year COBOL transformation prog...
Venkat Pillay
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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