Mainframe Modernization Companies
A neutral roster of companies delivering mainframe modernization — listed alphabetically, never ranked or scored. Paid Featured placements are labeled and do not change the ordering. Compare each firm's type, team size, specialization, and location, then open a profile for the full detail.
24 companies below work on engagements in this domain. Each profile covers their specialty, the buyers they fit best, team size, and location.
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Companies to evaluate for Mainframe Modernization
Scope: published mainframe modernization companies with documented category, migration-path, or service evidence in this research domain.
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Published modernization companies reviewed
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Companies shown for mainframe modernization
Inclusion criteria: A company must have a published profile and documented category, migration-path, or service evidence in this domain. See the evidence threshold in our research methodology.
How to choose: Start with documented buyer fit (18 profiles) and specialty evidence (18), then narrow by team size (18) and location (18). Open a profile to verify the underlying experience before shortlisting.
This is an alphabetical market map, not an ordinal ranking. Paid Featured placements are labeled and do not imply a recommendation.
Mainframe modernization has two supplier layers: platforms and tools support discovery, automated transformation, emulation, integration, testing, or cloud execution; delivery firms supply COBOL and PL/I expertise, target architecture, data migration, validation, and long-running program governance. Evaluate tools by source-language coverage, conversion transparency, runtime dependency, and test evidence. Evaluate delivery firms by workload-scale experience, retained mainframe knowledge, target-platform capability, delivery capacity, and comparable outcomes. Companies appear alphabetically because the best fit depends on the chosen modernization path.
Compare mainframe modernization companies
How this list works: Neutral comparison — companies are listed alphabetically, not ranked, scored, or rated. “Featured” placements are labeled paid slots and do not imply a recommendation.
| Vendor | Case studies | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accenture | Agency | Enterprise | Enterprise cloud transformation | Global | 500 |
| Amazon Q Developer | Platform | — | — | — | 0 |
| Astadia | Agency | Mid-size | Mainframe to Cloud migration specialists | Global (US HQ) | 300 |
| AWS Mainframe Modernization | Agency | Enterprise | Automated refactoring with Blu Age | Global | 100 |
| AWS Mainframe Modernization (Blu Age) | Platform | — | — | — | 0 |
| Azure Migrate | Platform | — | — | — | 0 |
| Blu Age (AWS) | Platform | — | — | — | 0 |
| Capgemini | Agency | Enterprise | Industrial-scale cloud migration | Global (France HQ) | 350 |
| Cognizant | Agency | Enterprise | Skygrade platform | Global (US HQ) | 400 |
| Deloitte | Agency | Enterprise | Enterprise transformation with risk, controls, and compliance advisory | Global | 300 |
| DXC Technology | Agency | Enterprise | Deep heritage in mainframe operations and modernization | Global | 600 |
| GitHub Copilot | Platform | — | — | — | 0 |
| Heirloom Computing | Agency | Boutique | PaaS for mainframe workloads on AWS | USA | 35 |
| IBM Consulting | Agency | Enterprise | z/OS to hybrid cloud | Global | 1000 |
| IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z | Platform | — | — | — | 0 |
| Infosys | Agency | Enterprise | Cobalt platform for mainframe modernization | Global (India HQ) | 550 |
| Intellias | Agency | Enterprise | Automated COBOL parsing with 98% accuracy for large codebases | Ukraine (Global) | 120 |
| Kyndryl | Agency | Enterprise | Managed services for IBM i | Global | 400 |
| Micro Focus | Agency | Enterprise | COBOL emulation & development tools | Global | 1000 |
| Modern Systems (Rocket Software) | Agency | Enterprise | Replatforming & emulation experts | USA | 500 |
| Scalo | Agency | Mid-size | Financial services compliance (SOC2, HIPAA) with proven COMP-3 handling | Poland (Global) | 42 |
| SoftServe | Agency | Enterprise | Cloud native development | Global (Ukraine Origins) | 250 |
| TCS | Agency | Enterprise | MasterCraft modernization suite | Global (India HQ) | 800 |
| TSRI | Agency | Boutique | Model-based modernization for mission-critical systems | USA | 200 |
Platforms & tools
Software products and platforms used to execute or accelerate work in this domain.
AngularJS to React migration guidance and component scaffolding
Automated COBOL and PL/I to Java transformation and rehosting
Mainframe workload assessment and Azure landing zone sizing
Conditional Access policy JSON and PowerShell migration script generation
COBOL analysis, documentation, and C# refactoring guidance
Consultancies & integrators
Delivery partners that assess, implement, migrate, and operate modernization programs.
Accenture is a global professional services powerhouse with deep expertise in mainframe modernization. They combine strategic consulting with massive execution scale, leveraging partnerships with all major cloud providers. Their "myNav" platform helps chart the best migration path.
Astadia is a dedicated mainframe modernization specialist. Their "FastTrack" platform offers 100% automated code refactoring for IBM and Unisys mainframes. They are a top choice for organizations that want a pure-play migration partner rather than a generalist SI.
AWS Mainframe Modernization service provides tools and infrastructure for migrating mainframe workloads to AWS. It includes the Blu Age automated refactoring toolchain for converting COBOL to Java.
Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. Their "Economic Application Modernization" approach focuses on optimizing costs while migrating legacy workloads to the cloud.
Cognizant is ranked #1 in Application Modernization by HFS. Their "Skygrade" platform acts as a force-multiplier, utilizing generative AI and modern tooling to accelerate holistic cloud-native transformations, particularly in banking and healthcare.
Deloitte offers a holistic approach to modernization, combining deep business strategy with technical execution. They excel in complex, regulated environments where risk management and business continuity are as critical as the code conversion itself.
Born from the merger of CSC and HPE Enterprise Services, DXC has massive legacy heritage. They specialize in "Mainframe-as-a-Service" and hybrid modernization strategies, making them ideal for organizations that want to optimize on-premise while gradually moving to the cloud.
Heirloom Computing specializes in rapid mainframe modernization through automated refactoring of COBOL/CICS applications to Java, preserving business logic while moving to cloud-native architectures.
The original creators of the mainframe. IBM Consulting is uniquely positioned to modernize IBM Z workloads using their "watsonx Code Assistant" for Z, which uses generative AI to translate COBOL to Java with high accuracy. Best for those staying in the IBM ecosystem or moving to Hybrid Cloud.
Infosys Cobalt is a leading set of services, solutions, and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey. Their Modernization Suite includes over 40 services and aims to reduce development efforts by up to 40% using proprietary AI-driven tools.
Intellias is a global technology partner to Fortune 500 enterprises and top-tier organizations.
Spun off from IBM, Kyndryl is the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider. They specialize in managing and modernizing mission-critical systems, particularly mainframes. They are the go-to for "optimize and coexist" strategies.
Now part of OpenText, Micro Focus provides the tooling that powers many other vendors' migrations. Their "Visual COBOL" allows running COBOL on .NET/JVM, and "Enterprise Analyzer" is the gold standard for legacy code assessment.
Modern Systems (acquired by Rocket Software) specializes in mainframe modernization through replatforming and emulation. They allow organizations to move legacy workloads to x86 infrastructure without rewriting code.
Scalo is a software house specializing in legacy modernization and cloud migration.
SoftServe combines deep engineering expertise with strong industry verticals, particularly in Healthcare and Retail. Their Application Modernization Platform (SAMP) provides a repeatable framework for moving to AWS and Azure.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) operates at massive scale. Their "MasterCraft" suite leverages intelligent automation and GenAI to modernize legacy applications. They are currently migrating over 50 million lines of COBOL to Java for a single financial client.
The Software Revolution, Inc. (TSRI) specializes in automated modernization for mission-critical systems, particularly in defense and government. Their JANUS Studio® achieves near 100% automation for rare languages like Ada, Fortran, and Jovial, as well as standard COBOL.
What each company specializes in
- Accenture(Agency)
Enterprise cloud transformation
Best for: Strategic modernization programs
Enterprise · Global
- Amazon Q Developer(Platform)
AngularJS to React migration guidance and component scaffolding
- Astadia(Agency)
Mainframe to Cloud migration specialists
Best for: Fast replatforming to AWS/Azure
MidSize · Global (US HQ)
- AWS Mainframe Modernization(Agency)
Automated refactoring with Blu Age
Best for: COBOL to Java automated conversion
Enterprise · Global
- AWS Mainframe Modernization (Blu Age)(Platform)
Automated COBOL and PL/I to Java transformation and rehosting
- Azure Migrate(Platform)
Mainframe workload assessment and Azure landing zone sizing
- Blu Age (AWS)(Platform)
Automated AS/400 RPG and COBOL to Java transformation
- Capgemini(Agency)
Industrial-scale cloud migration
Best for: Large ERPs running on AS400 (JD Edwards, etc.)
Enterprise · Global (France HQ)
- Cognizant(Agency)
Skygrade platform
Best for: Healthcare and regulated industries
Enterprise · Global (US HQ)
- Deloitte(Agency)
Enterprise transformation with risk, controls, and compliance advisory
Best for: Regulated organizations needing governance and audit rigor alongside the migration
Enterprise · Global
- DXC Technology(Agency)
Deep heritage in mainframe operations and modernization
Best for: Risk-averse organizations needing 'safe hands'
Enterprise · Global
- GitHub Copilot(Platform)
Conditional Access policy JSON and PowerShell migration script generation
- Heirloom Computing(Agency)
PaaS for mainframe workloads on AWS
Best for: Rehosting/Replatforming with minimal code change
Boutique · USA
- IBM Consulting(Agency)
z/OS to hybrid cloud
Best for: Staying within IBM ecosystem
Enterprise · Global
- IBM watsonx Code Assistant for Z(Platform)
COBOL analysis, documentation, and C# refactoring guidance
- Infosys(Agency)
Cobalt platform for mainframe modernization
Best for: Comprehensive managed services
Enterprise · Global (India HQ)
- Intellias(Agency)
Automated COBOL parsing with 98% accuracy for large codebases
Best for: Large codebases (500k+ LOC) with complex business logic
Enterprise · Ukraine (Global)
- Kyndryl(Agency)
Managed services for IBM i
Best for: Operational stability during transition
Enterprise · Global
- Micro Focus(Agency)
COBOL emulation & development tools
Best for: Hybrid modernization approaches
Enterprise · Global
- Modern Systems (Rocket Software)(Agency)
Replatforming & emulation experts
Best for: Keep COBOL code, run on x86
Enterprise · USA
- Scalo(Agency)
Financial services compliance (SOC2, HIPAA) with proven COMP-3 handling
Best for: Regulated industries requiring audit trails
MidSize · Poland (Global)
- SoftServe(Agency)
SAMP Accelerator, Healthcare Tech, Retail Tech
Enterprise · Global (Ukraine Origins)
- TCS(Agency)
MasterCraft modernization suite
Best for: Large-scale enterprise migrations
Enterprise · Global (India HQ)
- TSRI(Agency)
Model-based modernization for mission-critical systems
Best for: Defense and highly regulated government sectors
Boutique · USA