AI Enablement Rocket Software is actively expanding its AI capabilities across its application modernization portfolio and plans to add AI features to help teams interpret findings, prioritize fixes and access remediation guidance in plain language. This signals opportunities to offer AI-assisted modernization tools, data analytics, and automation services to customers seeking smarter, faster code and system modernization.

IBM Z Risk The launch of z/Assurance for IBM Z risk and compliance indicates a focus on mainframe security and regulatory controls. This presents a chance to offer security, compliance, and risk management solutions tailored to IBM Z environments, along with consulting and managed services to simplify governance for enterprise clients.

AI Partnership Participation in the HPE Unleash AI partner program underscores strategic alignment with hyperscale infrastructure and AI adoption in mission critical environments. Potential sales opportunities exist for joint solutions or integration services that enhance customers’ AI workloads on HP/Federated platforms.

Talent & Training Acknowledgment of the shrinking MultiValue talent pool and the Accredited Partner Program at MV World 2026 points to a need for talent development, training, and ecosystem enablement. Opportunities to offer training, certification, and talent augmentation services to clients investing in legacy modernization and platform modernization initiatives.

Competitive Position Rocket Software is positioned as a Challenger in Gartner’s AI-Augmented Code Modernization and Technical Debt Management spaces, indicating growing market presence but room to differentiate. There are openings to partner on competitive proof points, case studies, and ROI-focused offerings to win over mid-market and enterprise customers evaluating modernization and debt management tools.