There are two sides to the #mainframemodernization coin, according to Asa Kalavade, vice president of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Transform, an #agenticAI service that modernizes Windows, mainframe, and VMware environments.

In late February, Asa wrote a blog post about misconceptions regarding AI and mainframe modernization that were revealed by work with more than 400 AWS Transform customers. In that post and during this episode's discussion, she explains why successful mainframe modernization requires both reverse and forward engineering – and why AI is only good at one of those things.

In today’s episode, we’ll cover…

· The need for both reverse and forward engineering in #appmodernization

· The intricacies of #mainframe applications that #AI tends to struggle with

· Where #AIagents help the modernization process

· The evolving role of mainframe experts

And more! #enterprisetech #enterpriseIT

https://youtube.com/watch?v=5LVBym9RWsk&si=dsv9jscu9_pT66uF

Mainframe modernization: Where AI wins and fails

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FYI: Our Modernized Architecture: API Manager to Database #shorts: The architecture graphic shows the flow from the Apogee API Manager through the Kubernetes ingress to various services connected to the web UI. These services flow through an ACL over firewall rules, connecting to application and database VMs. The aim is to modernize the app by pulling data into one database. #architecture #appmodernization https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HKTh4MxUyLs
ICYMI: Our Modernized Architecture: API Manager to Database #shorts: The architecture graphic shows the flow from the Apogee API Manager through the Kubernetes ingress to various services connected to the web UI. These services flow through an ACL over firewall rules, connecting to application and database VMs. The aim is to modernize the app by pulling data into one database. #architecture #appmodernization https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HKTh4MxUyLs

Cloudflare's 2026 report just dropped a truth bomb: modernizing your apps nearly triples your odds of getting actual returns from AI. Turns out your legacy monolith isn't exactly best friends with your shiny new AI model. It's all about that foundational readiness, folks!

Is your tech stack ready for its AI glow-up, or are you still wrestling with ancient dependencies? Let's discuss!

#AI #AppModernization #TechNews #DevLife #Cloudflare
https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/news/modernising-apps-triples-the-odds-of-ai-returns-cloudflare-says/

Our Modernized Architecture: API Manager to Database #shorts: The architecture graphic shows the flow from the Apogee API Manager through the Kubernetes ingress to various services connected to the web UI. These services flow through an ACL over firewall rules, connecting to application and database VMs. The aim is to modernize the app by pulling data into one database. #architecture #appmodernization https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HKTh4MxUyLs
A step-by-step guide to modernizing .NET applications with GitHub Copilot agent mode - .NET Blog

Learn how Visual Studio 2026 and GitHub Copilot app modernization upgrade .NET versions and frameworks, fix build issues, and migrate apps to Azure with less manual effort

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Nearly a decade into covering #DevOps, I'm still most fascinated by stories about how organizations approach #appmodernization and addressing #techdebt.

I had the opportunity recently to interview Ben Heil of Paylocity on that topic, and he shared insights into the product updates and development workflows that will help his teams move to #eventdriven #microservices and an #API #designfirst architecture.

https://www.techtarget.com/searchsoftwarequality/news/366627952/Paylocity-plans-API-design-first-shift-to-modernize-apps

Paylocity plans API design-first shift to modernize apps

A principal engineer says Postman's Spec Hub will help the company shift to a spec-first API development process for its event-driven microservices architecture.

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Modernizing app identity with protocols like SAML/OIDC improves access but often neglects session management, risking security. Centralized control is crucial for consistent, secure session handling☝️🛡️#AppSecurity #AppModernization

https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/05/27/application-identity-modernization-risks/

Why app modernization can leave you less secure - Help Net Security

Application identity modernization is a journey, not a checkbox. Protocols like SAML and OIDC secure the front door, but not the whole house.

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and let GitHub Copilot guide your upgrade journey! Your feedback during this preview is invaluable.

Check out the Visual Studio Hub for more resources! #DotNet #GitHub #AppModernization #AI

For more information check: https://devblogs.microsoft.com/visualstudio/faster-net-upgrades-powered-by-github-copilot/.

Faster .NET Upgrades Powered by GitHub Copilot - Visual Studio Blog

GitHub Copilot app modernization – Upgrade for .NET is now in public preview. Accelerate upgrades to modern .NET with AI-powered assistance, automated code changes, and smart Copilot Agent Mode integration.

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Accelerate Your .NET Upgrades with GitHub Copilot - .NET Blog

Upgrade your .NET apps with confidence! Introducing our newest AI-powered upgrade experience, GitHub Copilot app modernization - Upgrade for .NET.

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