Avanade, the leading Microsoft solutions provider, has been recognised as Leaders in Mainframe Application Modernization Software in the US by Information Services Group (ISG). The global technology research and analyst firm highlighted Avanade's global scale and emphasized its commitment to innovation and driving digital transformation through AI.

The ISG report evaluated Avanade's Mainframe Modernization services and tools, noting that Avanade's recent acquisition of Asysco has propelled it to new heights. The report states, "Avanade has taken Asysco to a higher competitive level, providing it with accelerated market growth. It offers a practical modernization solution, enabling a seamless experience for programmers and developers working with legacy and modern languages. Avanade’s Automated Migration Technology (AMT) has a sizable track record of successful modernization projects, with a benchmark of over 29,000 MIPS on Azure. Avanade provides consulting to better align modernization efforts with business priorities and enhances cloud architecture design, thereby improving the performance of mainframe applications on cloud."

Avanade's dedication to innovation shines through its investment in cutting-edge technologies, particularly its experimentation with generative AI tools. The report highlights, "Avanade continues to invest in improving its modernization capacity. It is experimenting with GenAI tools to accelerate code writing and improve legacy code documentation. Avanade is also using a custom GenAI engine to drive greater testing automation."

As businesses increasingly seek effective ways to migrate mainframe applications to the cloud, the role of AI will be pivotal. According to Avanade’s AI readiness research, 93% of organizations are already in progress or under consideration regarding mainframe application migration to the cloud.

"Mainframe modernization is essential for AI readiness," states Adam Wengert, global legacy modernization lead, Avanade. "Avanade enables businesses to harness the power of generative AI by modernizing legacy data, facilitating seamless integration with AI models. Additionally, AI-driven automation streamlines the modernization process, reducing time and mitigating risks associated with traditional methods. Avanade's recognition as Leaders in mainframe modernization software underscores our commitment to innovation and our unwavering dedication to empowering our clients for success in the digital age.”

With a team of over 10,000 dedicated professionals specializing in legacy and host-centric platforms, Avanade remains at the forefront of mainframe modernization. Currently engaged in over 100 modernization projects, Avanade's comprehensive discovery service supports 27 languages and has successfully analyzed, remediated, and modernized over 150 million lines of code.

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About Avanade

Avanade is the leading global provider of digital, cloud, AI and advisory services, industry solutions and design-led experiences across the Microsoft ecosystem.

Together with Accenture, we have been recognized as Microsoft’s Global SI Partner of the Year more than any other company. With the most Microsoft Most Valued Professionals, certifications (60,000+) and 18 (out of 18) Gold-level Microsoft competencies, we are uniquely positioned to help businesses grow and solve their toughest challenges.

Avanade is a responsible business committed to building a sustainable world through the power of people and Microsoft. We hold ourselves accountable to environmental, social and governance targets, ensuring our business is sustainable for the long term. Every day, our 60,000 professionals in 26 countries harness the power of their diverse backgrounds to make a genuine human impact for our clients, their employees and their customers. Learn more at www.avanade.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI and automation, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.