AWS Transform - agentic AI service for transforming mainframe workloads

Accelerate the modernization and migration of legacy mainframe applications to Amazon Web Services (AWS) with IBA Group’s AWS Transform service.

By combining agentic AI, deep application expertise, and industry-proven methodologies, IBA Group helps organizations understand and rewrite complex COBOL and PL/I code into modern Java-based architectures unlocking agility, scalability, and long-term business value.

Features AI‑powered COBOL and PL/I to Java code transformation

AWS Transform automates the translation of legacy mainframe languages such as COBOL and PL/I into clean, maintainable Java code.

Comprehensive application discovery and analysis

Scans and maps the entire codebase, revealing dependencies, business logic, and data flows to support accurate modernization planning.

Intelligent documentation and visualization

Automatically generates detailed documentation and interactive code maps to improve understanding across teams.

Hybrid and cloud-native support

Enables flexible modernization strategies - whether refactoring into microservices or replatforming monolithic applications to the cloud.

Benefits Accelerated modernization timelines

Transform complex mainframe code (COBOL or PL/I) into Java up to 33% faster using intelligent automation and expert-led execution.

Reduced transformation risk

Eliminate manual errors and increase confidence with AI-generated code insights and validation tools.

Improved maintainability and scalability

Output Java code is modern, readable, and aligned with current development standards, making it easier to manage and extend.

Faster AWS cloud adoption

Modern Java applications are better suited for deployment in AWS environments, reducing friction in your cloud journey.

How It Works Discover

The process begins with a detailed Assessment, where IBA Group team analyzes the legacy application environment, identifying complexity, dependencies, missing or identically named files, and mapping out the system architecture. This is followed by automated and collaborative Documentation to capture current-state knowledge and prepare for transformation.

Plan

During the Decomposition and wave planning phase, IBA Group engineers segment the application landscape into manageable components. This planning phase structures the modernization into logical phases or "waves," reducing risk and improving clarity for execution.

Transform

IBA Group leverages AWS Transform to Extract Business Logic, surfacing the embedded rules and workflows that define the core functionality of your mainframe systems. This foundational insight is used to Reimagine the application in modern architectures. Following this, the Automated Refactor (or AI-assisted Rewrite) process rewrites COBOL or PL/I into modern Java, guided by organizational preferences, semantic configurations, and optimization rules.

Test

Transformed applications undergo Data Migration and Testing to validate data integrity, functionality, and performance. This ensures the reengineered Java code functions reliably in a cloud environment.

Deploy

In the final stage, IBA Group supports validation, deployment, and operations within AWS Landing Zones, providing a secure and scalable environment for ongoing modernization and cloud-native innovation.

Ideal for Organizations with large, mission-critical COBOL and PL/I codebases

Enterprises looking to rewrite mainframe applications into Java

IT teams seeking to modernize faster, reduce cost, and increase agility in the cloud

Businesses pursuing hybrid or cloud-native transformation strategies

IBA Group brings decades of expertise in mainframe modernization and Java transformation to support complex enterprise migration initiatives. By leveraging AWS Transform and a proven delivery model, IBA Group helps customers reduce project risk, cut transformation time, and unlock the full potential of cloud innovation.