Presentation
Mainframe Trends 2026: Actionable Insights from the User Survey
DescriptionThe 2025 Planet Mainframe User Survey offers more than a snapshot of the industry—it reveals how mainframe teams are navigating critical decisions around modernization, performance, staffing, and investment. In this session, we’ll share key findings from the latest survey and compare them to previous years to spotlight what’s shifting, what’s holding steady, and what’s actionable.
Amanda Hendley, Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe, will present the top trends and invite expert panelists to share how these findings align with real-world decision-making. From resource allocation and workload optimization to staffing strategy and modernization priorities, this session will explore how data can drive mission-critical outcomes.
Attendees will leave with:
A clear understanding of emerging trends in mainframe operations
Real-world context and commentary from across the ecosystem
Benchmarks to compare their own environments and practices
Insights they can bring back to leadership or apply within their teams
This session is ideal for those involved in mainframe strategy, performance, modernization, or leadership—and for anyone looking to make smarter, data-informed decisions in a mission-critical environment.
Amanda Hendley, Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe, will present the top trends and invite expert panelists to share how these findings align with real-world decision-making. From resource allocation and workload optimization to staffing strategy and modernization priorities, this session will explore how data can drive mission-critical outcomes.
Attendees will leave with:
A clear understanding of emerging trends in mainframe operations
Real-world context and commentary from across the ecosystem
Benchmarks to compare their own environments and practices
Insights they can bring back to leadership or apply within their teams
This session is ideal for those involved in mainframe strategy, performance, modernization, or leadership—and for anyone looking to make smarter, data-informed decisions in a mission-critical environment.
Event Type
Technical Session
TimeWednesday, February 2510:30am - 10:50am EST
LocationSalon 18
Operations Management
Maximize System Performance & Throughput