Mainframes: The Backbone Of The Worldwide Economy

Mainframes remain indispensable to organizations worldwide, supporting delivering mission-critical solutions for highly regulated industries from healthcare to banking and global supply chains. In this Forbes article, Rocket Software President and CEO Milan Shetti explains why, despite the rise of cloud and AI, mainframes continue to serve as the backbone of the global economy.

“Mainframes are the backbone of the world economy because of their three major capabilities: security, governance, and very high performance."

-- Milan Shetti, CEO, Rocket Software

Joined by industry leaders like Peter Rutten, Research Vice President at IDC, and Max de Groen, Partner at Bain Capital, Shetti highlights the importance of mainframe modernization in securely integrating emerging technologies through hybrid cloud solutions, ensuring businesses stay innovative and resilient.

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