Research Methodology – Mainframe Modernization 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 Modernization Market comprises the following key stages:
Market Indicator & Macro-Factor Analysis
Our baseline thesis for the Mainframe Modernization Market is developed by integrating key market indicators and macroeconomic variables. These include:
Factors considered while calculating market size and share:
- Number of mainframe installations globally and by region
- Volume of mainframe-related services and projects
- Revenue generated by mainframe manufacturers and service providers
- Nature and scale of enterprises using mainframes
- Investment in the Mainframe technology sector
- Growth of end-user industries with mainframes
- Rate of mainframe replacement or upgrade
- Innovations and advancements in mainframe technology
- Geographical markets for mainframe modernization
Key Market Indicators:
- Mainframe sales figures
- Cloud adoption and migration rates
- Growth in IT spending and digital transformation by enterprises
- Emerging market demands for mainframe modernization
- Market penetration rates for mainframe as a service (MaaS)
- Trends in mainframe maintenance and service contracts
- Market sentiment indicators (e.g. M&A activities, private and public investment in mainframe technology)
Growth Trends:
- Increasing adoption of cloud computing and hybrid IT infrastructure
- Growth in demand for mainframe modernization among large enterprises and government departments
- Trends towards automation and DevOps in mainframe management
- Demand for high-performance computing (HPC) driving mainframe market growth
- Growth in sectors such as banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) which heavily use mainframes
- Increasing need for secure and efficient data processing driving demand for mainframes
- Technology advancements in mainframe systems (such as integration with AI and ML capabilities)
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 Modernization 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 Modernization 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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