Research Methodology – Mainframe Market
At Straits Research, we adopt a rigorous 360° research approach that integrates both primary and secondary research methodologies. This ensures accuracy, reliability, and actionable insights for stakeholders. Our methodology for the Mainframe Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Mainframe Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share
- The total revenue generated by mainframe manufacturers and vendors
- Sales volume of mainframes
- The size of the enterprise customer base using or intending to use mainframes
- Market penetration of mainframes in different industries
- Geographical reach and distribution of mainframe sales
- Impact of technological advancements and innovation
- Competition and possible substitutes in the market
Key Market Indicators
- Overall IT spending
- Growth in demand for cloud services and how mainframes can adapt to this demand
- Investment in data centers and IT infrastructure by corporations
- Trends in mainframe usage in different sectors such as finance, manufacturing, government, etc.
- Updates and advancements in mainframe technologies
- Rate of mainframe adoption in developing markets
Growth Trends
- Moving towards cloud-based mainframes or virtual mainframes
- Increased demand for mainframes in data security and large-scale transaction processing
- Growth of mainframes in emerging markets
- Trends of hybrid mainframe infrastructure that includes both traditional and cloud-based elements
- Demand for mainframes in sectors with large data processing needs like banks, insurance companies, and government agencies
Secondary Research
Our secondary research forms the foundation of market understanding and scope definition. We collect and analyze information from multiple reliable sources to map the overall ecosystem of the Mainframe Market. Key inputs include:
- Annual reports, investor presentations, SEC filings
- Company press releases and product launch announcements
- Public executive interviews and earnings calls
- Strategy briefings and M&A updates
- Country-level industry associations and trade bodies
- Government dossiers, policy frameworks, and official releases
- Whitepapers, working papers, and public R&D initiatives
- Relevant Associations for the Mainframe Market
- Broker reports and financial analyst coverage
- Paid databases (Hoovers, Factiva, Refinitiv, Reuters, Statista, etc.)
- Import/export trade data and tariff databases
- Sector-specific journals, magazines, and news portals
- Global macroeconomic indicators and their cascading effect on the industry
- Demand–supply outlook and value chain analysis
- Consumer behaviour, adoption rates, and commercialization trends
Primary Research
To validate and enrich our secondary findings, we conduct extensive primary research with industry stakeholders across the value chain. This ensures we capture both qualitative insights and quantitative validation. Our primary research includes:
- Key Opinion Leader (KOL) Engagements
- Structured interviews with executives, product managers, and domain experts
- Paid and barter-based interviews across manufacturers, distributors, and end-users
- Discussions with stakeholders to validate demand-supply gaps
- Group discussions on emerging technologies, regulatory shifts, and adoption barriers
- Cross-verification of market sizing and forecasts with industry insiders
- Capturing business perspectives on growth opportunities and restraints
Data Triangulation & Forecasting
The final step of our research involves data triangulation ensuring accuracy through cross-verification of:
- Demand-side analysis (consumption patterns, adoption trends, customer spending)
- Supply-side analysis (production, capacity, distribution, and market availability)
- Macroeconomic & microeconomic impact factors
- Time-series analysis
- Regression and correlation studies
- Baseline modeling
- Expert validation at each stage
Outcome
The outcome is a comprehensive and validated market model that captures:
- Market sizing (historical, current, forecast)
- Growth drivers and restraints
- Opportunity mapping and investment hotspots
- Competitive positioning and strategic insights
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