What does the Mainframe As Service and Mainframe Modernisation Kit include?
The kit includes over 60 buyer-ready files - 30-40 XLSX spreadsheets (calculators, dashboards, roadmaps) and 20-30 PDF guides (playbooks, runbooks, reference cards) - organised into Platinum Tier centrepieces, self-assessment, requirements, models, processes, performance, governance, sustainment, advanced topics, and quick-reference sections. All files are delivered by email within 24 business hours of purchase.
Are you still managing legacy mainframe workloads with ad-hoc scripts and costly consultants, only to risk missed service-level targets, regulatory penalties and losing the competitive edge to cloud-native rivals? The Mainframe As Service and Mainframe Modernization Kit eliminates that risk by giving you a ready-to-use, 60-plus file digital playbook that transforms your mainframe strategy from reactive firefighting to proactive, cost-optimised modernisation.
What You Receive
- 00_Platinum_Tier centrepiece files (5-6 PDFs/XLSX) - a master operations playbook PDF, a 90-day adoption roadmap XLSX, an implementation template PDF, an anti-pattern catalogue XLSX, an outcomes dashboard XLSX, and an incident-response runbook PDF; instantly equips you to plan, execute and monitor modernisation.
- 01_Getting_Started guide (PDF) - step-by-step onboarding so you can start delivering results within 24 hours of download.
- 02_Self-Assessment and Diagnostics (PDF/XLSX) - maturity-assessment questionnaires, diagnostic matrices and gap-analysis worksheets covering 1 547 prioritized requirements; enables rapid identification of compliance and performance gaps.
- 03_Requirements and Goal-Setting (PDF/XLSX) - goal-setting templates, stakeholder-mapping sheets and business-case calculators; aligns modernisation initiatives with executive KPIs.
- 04_Models and Frameworks (PDF/XLSX) - comparison matrices, decision-toolkits and industry-standard frameworks (e.g., TOGAF, ITIL, COBIT); ensures you choose the right migration path.
- 06_Processes and Execution (13-17 files, PDF/XLSX) - detailed implementation playbooks, RACI templates, interview scripts and execution worksheets; provides a repeatable process to reduce project overruns.
- 07_Performance and KPIs (XLSX dashboards) - real-time measurement dashboards that surface cost-savings, throughput gains and SLA compliance.
- 08_Quality and Governance (PDF/XLSX) - audit-prep checklists, policy templates and oversight tools; helps you avoid audit findings and regulatory fines.
- 09_Sustainment and Improvement (PDF/XLSX) - continuous-improvement frameworks and roadmap updates; keeps your modernised environment future-proof.
- 10_Advanced Topics (PDF) - case archives and scenario libraries with real-world success stories; accelerates learning and stakeholder buy-in.
- 11_Reference and Quick Cards (PDF) - at-a-glance cheat sheets for rapid decision-making on the shop-floor.
- README.md and CUSTOMER_EMAIL.txt (text files) - onboarding notes and download instructions to get you up and running within one business day.
How This Helps You
- Accelerates gap identification, cutting diagnostic time from weeks to minutes, so you can prioritise remediation spend with confidence and avoid costly audit findings.
- Provides a proven 90-day roadmap, reducing project timelines by up to 30 % and preventing overruns that drain budgets.
- Delivers ready-made dashboards that surface cost-saving opportunities, helping you achieve measurable efficiency gains and protect profit margins.
- Equips you with audit-ready policies and checklists, mitigating the risk of regulatory penalties and contract losses.
- Offers scenario libraries that demonstrate successful modernisation, giving you the evidence needed to secure executive sponsorship and stay ahead of competitors.
Who Is This For?
- Mainframe Application Development Leads - needing a structured path to refactor legacy code for cloud-native consumption.
- Enterprise Architecture Managers - responsible for aligning mainframe modernisation with overall technology roadmaps.
- IT Operations Directors - seeking operational dashboards and incident-response runbooks to maintain service continuity.
- Digital Transformation Program Managers - tasked with delivering cost-effective modernisation within tight timelines.
- GRC and Compliance Officers - requiring audit-ready documentation and governance tools to avoid regulatory fines.
Choose the Mainframe As Service and Mainframe Modernisation Kit today and turn a looming risk into a strategic advantage. With the playbook in your hands, you’ll modernise faster, spend less, and keep your organisation compliant and competitive.
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