Modernisation is one of the most overused terms in IT today, but what does it really mean? The answer depends on perspective, priorities, and the platform in question. In this session, we explore modernisation in the era of AI platforms and what it means for mainframe and hybrid enterprise environments.
AI introduces new security risks, from data leakage and prompt injection to compromised training data, over‑privileged automation, and uncontrolled “shadow AI” use. As organisations adopt AI‑driven workflows, governance, guardrails, and robust access controls become essential to prevent unintended actions, privacy breaches, and regulatory exposure.
Mark is a strong advocate of mainframe modernisation. APIs, automation, DevOps integration, hybrid connectivity, and AI-enabled capabilities all bring enormous opportunity. However, there is one principle that should never be overlooked: Security must come before transformation.”