Stream: Virtual Room 3
Time: 15:00 - 15:45
The mainframe industry continues to adapt to new demands, but what’s really changing—and what’s staying the same? Planet Mainframe’s 2026 Mainframe User Survey reveals key insights into modernization efforts, security concerns, workload trends, and the evolving mainframe workforce. In this session, Amanda Hendley, Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe will present the latest survey findings and compare them to previous years to uncover emerging trends and shifting priorities.Are organizations accelerating their mainframe investments or scaling back? How are companies tackling skills gaps and succession planning? What new technologies are complementing or challenging mainframe environments? To provide a well-rounded perspective, we may invite industry experts to comment on the data and share their own experiences. Attendees will gain valuable benchmarks and actionable insights to help them make informed decisions in their mainframe strategies.
Amanda Hendley is the Managing Editor of Planet Mainframe and host of the Virtual Mainframe User Groups. With a career rooted in the technology community, she has held leadership roles at the Technology Association of Georgia, Computer Measurement Group (CMG), and Planet Mainframe. A proud Georgia Tech graduate, Amanda spends her free time traveling, renovating homes, and chasing her son in Metro Atlanta.
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