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90% talk modernization. 10% actually lead it. Which side are you on?

 

IDC, in collaboration with Rocket Software, surveyed more than 800 global IT leaders to create a comprehensive assessment of IT modernization maturity. IDC’s Modernization Index helps you evaluate your current state, identify blind spots in your strategy, and prioritize immediate actions to advance your modernization efforts.

Take the 8-minute assessment to discover where your organization stands in its modernization journey and identify actionable next steps.

 

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Explore IDC’s full suite of research & findings

 

IDC developed three key resources that provide both a benchmark of your organization’s maturity 
and practical strategies to accelerate your journey:

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IDC's Modernization Index

Benchmark your organization across six pillars of maturity. 

 

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IDC InfoBrief

IDC's InfoBrief

Get a snapshot of key findings and trends shaping IT modernization.

 

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IDC Whitepaper

IDC's Whitepaper

Dive deeper into research-backed strategies for accelerating your modernization journey.

 

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Where do you stand on the IDC's Modernization Index?

Most organizations have critical gaps they don't even know about

IDC’s research uncovered that organizations approach modernization very differently across six critical areas, often with significant blind spots that can impact their entire modernization strategy.

Only 1 in 10 organizations have reached top maturity across all six critical pillars: IT infrastructure, application development, data management, cybersecurity, people, and AI readiness.

The Modernization Index reveals where your organization stands on each pillar and shows you exactly where to focus your efforts and budget for maximum impact.

What you'll discover in your Modernization Index Assessment

In just 8 minutes, you’ll see how your organization measures up and gain insights into the next steps on your modernization journey.

  • Pinpoint your hidden blind spots across the six modernization pillars
  • See how other organizations are prioritizing their modernization investments
  • Get a practical roadmap with immediate actions you can take without overwhelming your team
  • Understand budget allocation patterns from 800+ global IT leaders to inform your planning

 

Why your modernization strategy can’t wait

 

Modernization has become a cornerstone of agility, innovation, and resilience. Yet a growing maturity gap is separating top performers from the rest. IDC's research reveals critical insights about how organizations are prioritizing their modernization investments and where many are falling short.

 

32 %

of enterprises cite operational efficiency as their #1 driver—yet many still rely on systems that can’t scale.

57 %

of IT leaders are investing heavily in uptime, data protection, and threat response—making resilience a boardroom issue.

49 %

are preparing infrastructure for AI-driven processes, but most struggle with fragmented data environments.

 

Turn your modernization insights into action

 

Once you receive your personalized report, reach out to a Rocket Software expert to discuss your results and identify which pillars you want to prioritize in your modernization journey and how we can help get you there.

 

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