How To Streamline Your Federal IT Modernization

Our government IT modernization solutions help agencies accelerate building secure connections with modern cloud, data, and AI platforms.

Government IT Modernization Solutions

Innovation doesn’t mean starting
from scratch.

 

Federal leaders like you face a complex challenge: updating mainframes and COBOL-based systems while protecting mission-critical operations, ensuring compliance and working within tight budgets.

Rocket Software provides flexible government IT modernization solutions that help federal agencies modernize without disruption – whether you’re extending the value of your mainframe or integrating with modern cloud, AI, and data tools. Wherever you are on your IT journey, our federal IT modernization services help you move forward securely, efficiently, and on your own terms.

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Federal agencies and leading technology companies trust Rocket Software

From defense to civilian agencies, Rocket Software helps modernize critical systems — and you might already be using our technology without realizing it. Our trusted solutions enable secure, compliant, and resilient operations. 

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Our solutions

 

Hybrid Cloud

Seamlessly connect mainframes to modern tech – including the cloud – while keeping your data visible, secure, and intact.

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Cybersecurity & Compliance

Uncover and eliminate hidden risks, from mainframe flaws to insider threats. Strengthen your Zero Trust strategy across all platforms.

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AI Integration & Readiness

Streamline data integration, remove specialized skill dependencies, and ensure compliance – on mainframes, cloud-native apps, or both.

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Skills & Efficiency

Streamline data integration, remove specialized skill dependencies, and ensure compliance – on mainframes, cloud-native apps, or both.

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HYBRID CLOUD SOLUTIONS

Data migration shouldn’t break what works

When you're moving data between mainframe and cloud systems, the stakes are high. Breakdowns, security gaps, or visibility issues can disrupt operations and jeopardize trust.

That’s where Rocket Software comes in:

  • Accelerate federal IT modernization initiatives with seamless and secure data integration across mainframe, hybrid cloud, and other platforms.
  • Gain unparalleled data visibility. Understand data flow, where it’s stored, who accesses it, and trust level, down to the code.
  • End-to-end encryption ensures data is secure at every stage. Reduce the risk of data corruption or unauthorized access.
  • Reduce MIPS costs by offloading data transformation from the mainframe, lightening the processing load.
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CYBERSECURITY & COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS

How gaps in your Zero Trust strategy leave you at risk

As data moves across your IT environment, it may not be as secure as you think. Protect against hidden risk – from mainframe flaws to insider threats – with government IT modernization solutions built to meet federal standards like ITAR and NIST. Modernize confidently and extend Zero Trust everywhere.

  • Elevate government IT modernization mainframe defense with cutting-edge vulnerability management and rigorous pen testing that addresses vulnerabilities with 99% accuracy.
  • Control your data lifecycle. Ensure compliance across mainframe and cloud with precision.
  • Restore data fast with granular point-in-time recovery, ensuring mission continuity and operational resilience.
  • Streamline DevOps. Enhance efficiencies and cut costs with automated security and compliance.

 

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AI INTEGRATION & READINESS SOLUTIONS

Why your AI strategy for federal IT modernization is only as strong as your data

AI can’t deliver results without a solid data foundation. Rocket Software's services help federal agencies unlock, organize, and prepare their data—so it’s ready for whatever your strategy demands next.

  • Seamlessly integrate data with AI-powered code analysis. Cut costs and reduce app modernization timelines with Rocket® Enterprise Suite, featuring an AI assistant to simplify code analysis and changes.
  • Unlock instant, secure insights with Rocket® Content Smart Chat, part of Rocket® Mobius®. Access critical enterprise data via natural language. Built-in governance and compliance ensures secure, authorized retrieval without costly migrations.
  • Automate routine tasks such as data integration, system monitoring, and issue resolution using AI.  
  • User-friendly AI tools allow non-technical users to engage with systems and extract information through simple, intuitive interactions.
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SKILLS & EFFICIENCIES SOLUTIONS

How to modernize federal IT with less strain on your people and systems

Amid federal workforce challenges and evolving demands, we lead with our values – serving as the trusted partner you can rely on to navigate the shifting digital, policy, and operational landscape.

  • Empower innovation through expertise. Our 2,100+ experts empower you to adopt cutting-edge technologies, including AI, ML, and data analytics, to enhance outcomes, reduce costs, and maintain stable and secure federal systems.
  • Tackle COBOL challenges with advanced tools and training. Modernize and replatform core COBOL apps with minimal code changes, enable cloud deployment, and upskill teams through dedicated training and academic programs.
  • Over two-thirds of our workforce are engineers. This ensures faster problem-solving and deeper customizations – making us the innovation partner government agencies trust.
  • Human-centered, mission-focused support. Our Rocketeers listen, understand, and partner with you to drive real adoption, delivering solutions tailored to your challenges and built for long-term impact.
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Customer success stories

Our 94% customer satisfaction rate reflects our commitment to excellence.

It’s earned through keeping our promises and forging bonds that withstand the test of time. It is as much a part of our deliverables as the software, solutions, and services we provide. Read about our proven government partnerships and real results.

Case Study

U.S. Government Agency: Administering Payments Efficiently and Securely

Modernized citizen payment and salary system with a secure, scalable web solution – no rebuild required – saving $300k annually. 

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Case study

State Workforce Development Agency Keeps Benefits Coming Despite Historic Unemployment

Rocket Software helped a state scale its IBM zSystems by 66% to handle record pandemic-related unemployment transaction volumes while bridging the mainframe skills gap and preparing for future demand.

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Case study

National Government Services Agency: Scaling for Demand

Rocket modernized systems to manage a 4x surge in IBM mainframe application traffic, enabling the agency to handle large databases and boost API traffic from 60 million to 250 million calls daily.

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Frequently asked questions

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Brochure

Modernizing Government. Without Disruption.

Streamline operations. Enhance service delivery. Adapt to shifting priorities and ensure mission success.

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Datasheet

Rocket® Data Replicate and Sync

Fuel your enterprise with always-on, disruption-free data.

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Rocket® Enterprise Solutions

Mainframe modernization and AWS Cloud.

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Rocket® Mobius

Modernize and govern business-critical content with Mobius.

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eBook

Developing a Modernization Strategy for IBM® i

Simply adding fancy GUIs without sufficient backend support is ineffective and short-sighted.

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datasheet

z/Assure® Vulnerability Analysis Program

Find severe security code vulnerabilities on z/OS.

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Whitepaper

Harnessing AI and Data for Secure, Efficient Government Transformation

Discover how federal agencies can modernize securely and efficiently with AI, automation, and data agility.

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Modernizing government. Without disruption.

Rocket Software supports federal IT modernization with zero disruption - integrating legacy systems with cloud, AI, and machine learning while honoring existing investments and navigating workforce and budget challenges. Learn how we can move your mission forward.

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