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SUMMARY:Mainframe Trends 2026: Actionable Insights from the User Survey
DESCRIPTION:Amanda Hendley (Planet Mainframe)\n\nThe 2025 Planet Mainframe
  User Survey offers more than a snapshot of the industry—it reveals how ma
 inframe teams are navigating critical decisions around modernization, perf
 ormance, staffing, and investment. In this session, we’ll share key findin
 gs from the latest survey and compare them to previous years to spotlight 
 what’s shifting, what’s holding steady, and what’s actionable.\n\nAmanda H
 endley, Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe, will present the top trends a
 nd invite expert panelists to share how these findings align with real-wor
 ld 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.\n\nAttendees will leave with
 :\n\nA clear understanding of emerging trends in mainframe operations\n\nR
 eal-world context and commentary from across the ecosystem\n\nBenchmarks t
 o compare their own environments and practices\n\nInsights they can bring 
 back to leadership or apply within their teams\n\nThis session is ideal fo
 r those involved in mainframe strategy, performance, modernization, or lea
 dership—and for anyone looking to make smarter, data-informed decisions in
  a mission-critical environment.\n\nTrack: Operations Management\n\nLearni
 ng Objectives: Maximize System Performance & Throughput\n\n
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