The document explains that despite predictions of its decline, the mainframe remains essential because its strengths in security, reliability, and high-volume processing are not easily replaced. Many organizations attempting to move away have failed due to cost, poor ROI, or misalignment. The paper argues for continuous, outcome-driven modernization to reduce technical debt, improve agility, and support growth. It highlights three modernization paths—evolve, integrate, and build—and stresses the need for iterative progress and a flexible partner who can guide transformation while enabling teams and reducing risk.

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