Sustainable AI – Building on System Modernization

Fujitsu / January 23, 2025

Large enterprises are rapidly embracing a future that depends on managing complexity with advanced AI solutions. But at the heart of their operations, they still rely on legacy IT systems that cannot be easily transformed or integrated. In particular, mainframe systems - the large, powerful computers that handle most business and financial transactions - rely on code and infrastructure developed decades ago. Faced with the escalating costs of maintaining the status quo, while cloud-based systems modernization thrives and AI integration adds new value, most organizations now seem ready for change. This blog explores how the current AI revolution is not only driving mainframe modernization, but also supporting more efficient, resilient, and scalable infrastructures as the foundation for more sustainable operations and business models.

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The growing market for mainframe modernization

The market for mainframe modernization is experiencing significant growth. According to Fujitsu’s latest research, the mainframe modernization market is projected to grow to $15.4 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 5%. Organizations are willing to invest significantly $3.9 billion to address the limitations of their legacy systems. Despite budget constraints, the potential cost savings and risk mitigation associated with modernization make it a worthwhile investment for many organizations.
Mainframe modernization market overview
Key industries driving this market include banking, discrete manufacturing, government, and insurance.

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This approach fundamentally transforms mainframe applications, moving them from obscurity within legacy systems to a central position in modern architectures, where they can leverage the latest technologies to generate significant value.

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