Global Mainframe Modernization Market Size Study & Forecast, by Offering, Organization Size, Vertical and Regional Forecasts 2025-2035

Description

The Global Mainframe Modernization Market is valued at approximately USD 7.65 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 9.70% over the forecast period 2025-2035. Mainframe modernization refers to the process of transforming legacy systems-often deeply embedded in critical business functions-into agile, cloud-ready, and cost-efficient architectures. With organizations under increasing pressure to drive innovation while ensuring reliability and security, the shift away from aging mainframes has become a strategic imperative. Rising operational costs, skill shortages in legacy system management, and the ever-growing demand for seamless customer experiences are driving enterprises to adopt modernization strategies that range from re-platforming and application refactoring to full-scale cloud migration.

The intensifying pace of digital transformation, especially across highly regulated industries, has catalyzed the momentum for mainframe modernization. Enterprises are under constant pressure to shorten product lifecycles, secure real-time data accessibility, and improve integration with emerging technologies such as AI, analytics, and blockchain. This transition is further fueled by the rising adoption of hybrid and multi-cloud strategies, which allow organizations to optimize workloads and reduce dependency on monolithic legacy systems. However, the journey to modernization is not without hurdles-high initial investment costs, risks of data migration, and the complexity of transforming mission-critical systems present challenges. Nonetheless, the potential cost savings, efficiency gains, and business agility far outweigh the constraints, positioning modernization as a long-term value driver.

The detailed segments and sub-segments included in the report are:

By Offering:

Software
Services

By Organization Size:

Large Enterprises
SMEs

By Vertical:

BFSI
Telecom
IT & ITES
Retail & Ecommerce
Government
Others

By Region:

North America
U.S.
Canada
Europe
UK
Germany
France
Spain
Italy
ROE
Asia Pacific
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
RoAPAC
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Middle East & Africa
UAE
Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Rest of Middle East & Africa
Large enterprises are projected to dominate the market throughout the forecast period. These organizations, often managing complex legacy infrastructures, have the greatest need to modernize in order to reduce costs, improve operational agility, and unlock advanced analytics capabilities. Their higher financial capacity allows them to implement phased modernization strategies-balancing risk while progressively shifting toward digital-first architectures. Meanwhile, SMEs, though smaller in share, represent an exciting growth frontier. With cloud-native solutions and "modernization-as-a-service" models becoming more accessible, SMEs are increasingly joining the modernization wave to enhance competitiveness in the digital economy.
From a revenue standpoint, services remain the leading contributor to the mainframe modernization market. Consulting, integration, migration, and ongoing support services account for the bulk of spending, as enterprises rely on specialized expertise to mitigate risks and ensure smooth transitions. While software solutions-ranging from modernization platforms to automation tools-are growing steadily, services dominate given the complexity and mission-critical nature of modernization projects. This dynamic reflects a practical reality: while tools are essential, the know-how of providers remains indispensable in delivering successful modernization outcomes.
The key regions considered for the Global Mainframe Modernization Market study include North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. North America leads the global market, underpinned by early adoption of modernization initiatives, advanced IT infrastructure, and the strong presence of both legacy enterprises and leading modernization providers. Europe is following closely, with regulatory pressures and digital innovation programs fueling modernization efforts across industries. Asia Pacific, however, is expected to be the fastest-growing region, propelled by rapid digitalization in markets such as China and India, rising investments in IT modernization, and the expansion of e-commerce and financial services. Meanwhile, Latin America and the Middle East are gradually emerging as attractive markets, driven by digital-first government initiatives and increasing reliance on core IT infrastructure modernization.

Major market players included in this report are:

IBM Corporation
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Microsoft Corporation
Google LLC
Oracle Corporation
Capgemini SE
Infosys Limited
Cognizant Technology Solutions
HCL Technologies Limited
Accenture PLC
DXC Technology
Micro Focus International PLC
Fujitsu Limited
Wipro Limited
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

Global Mainframe Modernization Market Report Scope:

Historical Data - 2023, 2024
Base Year for Estimation - 2024
Forecast period - 2025-2035
Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent to up to 8 analysts' working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*

The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values for the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within the countries involved in the study. The report also provides detailed information about crucial aspects, such as driving factors and challenges, which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it incorporates potential opportunities in micro-markets for stakeholders to invest, along with a detailed analysis of the competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segments of the market are explained below:

Key Takeaways:

Market Estimates & Forecast for 10 years from 2025 to 2035.
Annualized revenues and regional-level analysis for each market segment.
Detailed analysis of the geographical landscape with country-level analysis of major regions.
Competitive landscape with information on major players in the market.
Analysis of key business strategies and recommendations on future market approach.
Analysis of the competitive structure of the market.
Demand side and supply side analysis of the market.

Chapter 1. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Report Scope & Methodology

1.1. Research Objective
1.2. Research Methodology
- 1.2.1. Forecast Model
- 1.2.2. Desk Research
- 1.2.3. Top Down and Bottom-Up Approach
1.3. Research Attributes
1.4. Scope of the Study
- 1.4.1. Market Definition
- 1.4.2. Market Segmentation
1.5. Research Assumption
- 1.5.1. Inclusion & Exclusion
- 1.5.2. Limitations
- 1.5.3. Years Considered for the Study

Chapter 2. Executive Summary

2.1. CEO/CXO Standpoint
2.2. Strategic Insights
2.3. ESG Analysis
2.4. key Findings

Chapter 3. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Forces Analysis

3.1. Market Forces Shaping The Global Mainframe Modernization Market (2024-2035)
3.2. Drivers
- 3.2.1. Rising operational costs
- 3.2.2. skill shortages in legacy system management
3.3. Restraints
- 3.3.1. high initial investment costs
3.4. Opportunities
- 3.4.1. ever-growing demand for seamless customer experiences

Chapter 4. Global Mainframe Modernization Industry Analysis

4.1. Porter's 5 Forces Model
- 4.1.1. Bargaining Power of Buyer
- 4.1.2. Bargaining Power of Supplier
- 4.1.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4. Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5. Competitive Rivalry
4.2. Porter's 5 Force Forecast Model (2024-2035)
4.3. PESTEL Analysis
- 4.3.1. Political
- 4.3.2. Economical
- 4.3.3. Social
- 4.3.4. Technological
- 4.3.5. Environmental
- 4.3.6. Legal
4.4. Top Investment Opportunities
4.5. Top Winning Strategies (2025)
4.6. Market Share Analysis (2024-2025)
4.7. Global Pricing Analysis And Trends 2025
4.8. Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion

Chapter 5. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Size & Forecasts by Offering 2025-2035

5.1. Market Overview
5.2. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
5.3. Software
- 5.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
5.4. Services
- 5.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 5.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 6. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Size & Forecasts by Organization Size 2025-2035

6.1. Market Overview
6.2. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
6.3. Large Enterprises
- 6.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
6.4. SMEs
- 6.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 6.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 7. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Size & Forecasts by Vertical 2025-2035

7.1. Market Overview
7.2. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Performance - Potential Analysis (2025)
7.3. BFSI
- 7.3.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.3.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.4. Telecom
- 7.4.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.4.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.5. IT & ITES
- 7.5.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.5.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.6. Retail & Ecommerce
- 7.6.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.6.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.7. Government
- 7.7.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.7.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035
7.8. Others
- 7.8.1. Top Countries Breakdown Estimates & Forecasts, 2024-2035
- 7.8.2. Market size analysis, by region, 2025-2035

Chapter 8. Global Mainframe Modernization Market Size & Forecasts by Region 2025-2035

8.1. Growth Mainframe Modernization Market, Regional Market Snapshot
8.2. Top Leading & Emerging Countries
8.3. North America Mainframe Modernization Market
- 8.3.1. U.S. Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.3.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.3.2. Canada Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.3.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.3.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.4. Europe Mainframe Modernization Market
- 8.4.1. UK Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.4.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.2. Germany Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.4.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.3. France Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.4.3.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.3.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.4. Spain Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.4.4.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.4.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.5. Italy Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.4.5.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.5.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.4.6. Rest of Europe Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.4.6.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.4.6.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.5. Asia Pacific Mainframe Modernization Market
- 8.5.1. China Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.5.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.2. India Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.5.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.3. Japan Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.5.3.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.3.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.4. Australia Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.5.4.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.4.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.5. South Korea Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.5.5.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.5.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.5.6. Rest of APAC Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.5.6.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.5.6.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.6. Latin America Mainframe Modernization Market
- 8.6.1. Brazil Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.6.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.6.2. Mexico Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.6.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.6.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
8.7. Middle East and Africa Mainframe Modernization Market
- 8.7.1. UAE Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.7.1.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.1.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.2. Saudi Arabia (KSA) Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.7.2.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.2.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
- 8.7.3. South Africa Mainframe Modernization Market
  - 8.7.3.1. Offering breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.2. Organization Size breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035
  - 8.7.3.3. Vertical breakdown size & forecasts, 2025-2035

Chapter 9. Competitive Intelligence

9.1. Top Market Strategies
9.2. IBM Corporation
- 9.2.1. Company Overview
- 9.2.2. Key Executives
- 9.2.3. Company Snapshot
- 9.2.4. Financial Performance (Subject to Data Availability)
- 9.2.5. Product/Services Port
- 9.2.6. Recent Development
- 9.2.7. Market Strategies
- 9.2.8. SWOT Analysis
9.3. Amazon Web Services (AWS)
9.4. Microsoft Corporation
9.5. Google LLC
9.6. Oracle Corporation
9.7. Capgemini SE
9.8. Infosys Limited
9.9. Cognizant Technology Solutions
9.10. HCL Technologies Limited
9.11. Accenture PLC
9.12. DXC Technology
9.13. Micro Focus International PLC
9.14. Fujitsu Limited
9.15. Wipro Limited
9.16. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)