ISG Spots Kyndryl as Leader in 3 Mainframe Areas; Europe Tech Services Accelerate
ISG’s 2026 Provider Lens report named Kyndryl a leader in Mainframe Technology Consulting, Mainframe as a Service and Application Modernization Services, highlighting its AI-powered automation and global MFaaS footprint. ISG Index data also showed Europe’s technology services market accelerated in Q1, driven by rising enterprise demand for AI-enabled solutions.
1. Provider Lens Recognition
In its 2026 Provider Lens Mainframes report, ISG named Kyndryl a leader in Mainframe Technology Consulting, Mainframe as a Service and Application Modernization Services. The firm cited Kyndryl’s AI-enabled discovery, automation capabilities, governance frameworks and extensive MFaaS footprint across platforms like zCloud and C4i as key differentiators.
2. Europe Tech Services Market Q1 Uplift
ISG Index figures reveal Europe’s technology services market accelerated in Q1, with enterprises increasing spend on AI-driven digital transformation and cloud integration. This uptick underscores growing demand for ISG’s AI-centered research and advisory services as clients seek guidance on scalable, resilient technology strategies.