Ensono 2025 State of Modernization Report: Progress Without Disruption

Overview

Modernization without disruption

Ensono’s 2025 State of Modernization Report: Progress Without Disruption reveals how 500 IT and business leaders across the United States and United Kingdom are rethinking modernization strategies – moving away from “rip and replace” in favor of incremental, low-risk approaches.

Key findings include:

• 49% of organizations faced higher-than-expected legacy maintenance costs
• 57% report day-to-day operations limit innovation capacity
• 95% are partnering with third-party experts to accelerate transformation
• 21% are using modernization to gain competitive advantage

What You’ll Learn

Key trends and strategies covered in the report:

• The rise of hybrid IT environments and gradual platform evolution
• The critical role of AI and automation in bridging legacy and modern systems
• How to address technical debt and talent shortages without derailing innovation
• Why incremental modernization is the dominant approach for 2025
• The impact of trusted partners in accelerating modernization outcomes

Download the full report to benchmark your IT strategy, uncover blind spots, and identify opportunities to modernize with less disruption and more impact.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is the Ensono 2025 Modernization Report global in scope?

The report features insights from 500 IT decision-makers and business leaders across the U.S. and U.K., representing key modernization trends in two leading technology markets.

What topics does the report cover?

The report explores infrastructure and application modernization, hybrid IT strategies, technical debt, AI and automation, and how partners are helping organizations modernize faster and more effectively.

Who should read the report?

This report is ideal for CIOs, CTOs, enterprise architects, and IT leaders seeking benchmark data, peer insights, and actionable strategies for digital transformation.

How does the report address AI and automation?

It highlights AI and automation as central to legacy integration, operational efficiency, and modernization at scale.

What makes Ensono’s approach unique?

Ensono delivers incremental modernization across mainframe, cloud, and hybrid IT environments—minimizing disruption through automation and deep technical expertise.