Re-imagining Mainframes: Unlocking value to propel your digital transformation agenda

Mainframes remain the backbone of mission-critical systems. It is a known fact that 71% of Fortune 500 companies still depend on mainframes for critical transactions and data processing. The question for IT leaders today is, how can these environments be modernised to unlock new value, lower costs, and drive digital transformation at scale?

 

For IT leaders, digital transformation is a key strategic priority as IT teams strive to align technology with business strategy, unlocking agility, resilience, and innovation. Transformation ensures IT environments are modernised to deliver faster, more secure, and scalable services.

 

It’s not just about upgrading systems, it’s about reshaping and effectively managing how technology drives growth, efficiency, and competitive advantage. Mainframes must be given the right place within the digital transformation journey to more efficiently power mission-critical workloads, safeguard resilience, and—when modernised with AI—unlock new agility and innovation.

 

Against the backdrop of significant AI investment in the UK, this exclusive dinner at the House of Lords, brings together senior IT leaders to explore real world use cases and practical insights.

 

Key Topics for Discussion

 

• AI + Mainframes: How can AI extend value, reduce risk, improve flexibility, and lower costs of existing infrastructure investments?
• Addressing the Talent & Skills Shortage: How do we address common skills gap challenges to sustain operations?
• Resilience and Security: Can your business operate securely in case of failure or attack?
• Mainframe Transformation Acceleration: What role should mainframes play in cloud-first/hybrid and AI-driven transformation strategies?
• Optimisation & ROI: Are you getting value from your current mainframe investments? Strategies IT leaders can use to define KPIs, cost per transaction and efficiency.
• Roadmaps for the Future: Should you maintain, modernise or migrate? What does a 3-5 year plan look?

 

Who is invited?

 

This invitation-only dinner is designed for senior decision-makers across various industries to discuss how to unlock the true value of their mainframe infrastructure as part of their digital transformation agenda.

 

Only 15 senior leaders will be accepted to join this high-level discussion in the unique setting of The House of Lords. Seats are strictly limited—register now to secure your place.

 

 For any enquiries, please contact Mergim Begolli on 020 8349 6458 or email m.begolli@business-reporter.co.uk.

 

The dinner is brought to you by DXC and IBM and is only for senior executives, as described above. Registrations of junior professionals, consultants, solution providers or other sellers to this market won’t be accepted. To be eligible, you must be employed by a corporate legal entity such as a private company; if you are a sole trader or in a partnership other than a legally incorporated one, we will be unable to offer you a place.

 

This event is free of charge to attend.

 

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