Modernizing the Mainframe Without Disruption: The 2026 Playbook
Tue Feb 03 2026
Mainframe modernization in 2026 isn’t about leaving the mainframe — it’s about using it better.
In this episode of the Skyward Data Podcast, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ, breaks down how enterprises are modernizing their mainframe environments without disruption. Learn why data-first strategies, AI readiness, hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, no-code integration, and instant storage are reshaping modernization efforts across regulated industries.
If you’re responsible for enterprise data, analytics, AI, or modernization strategy, this episode offers a clear, practical view of what customers actually need now — and how leading organizations are moving forward safely and incrementally.
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Mainframe modernization in 2026 isn’t about leaving the mainframe — it’s about using it better. In this episode of the Skyward Data Podcast, Jeanne Glass, CEO of VirtualZ, breaks down how enterprises are modernizing their mainframe environments without disruption. Learn why data-first strategies, AI readiness, hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, no-code integration, and instant storage are reshaping modernization efforts across regulated industries. If you’re responsible for enterprise data, analytics, AI, or modernization strategy, this episode offers a clear, practical view of what customers actually need now — and how leading organizations are moving forward safely and incrementally.