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Arcati 2025 Survey Trivia

Mar 24, 2025

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Arcati Survey 2025 Trivia

Sonja Soderlund

Sonja Soderlund is an Oregon-based B2B freelance writer. Whether writing about mainframe computers, educational technology, or sustainable retail, she strives to bring clarity to complex issues. Connect with her or LinkedIn.

The 2025 Arcati Mainframe Survey results are in, delivering valuable insights into the current landscape of the mainframe industry. Conducted by Planet Mainframe from November 2024 to January 2025, this global, cross-industry survey captures a comprehensive snapshot of the mainframe ecosystem. Participation doubled compared to last year, making this year’s findings more robust than ever. From key trends to unexpected revelations, there’s a wealth of insights waiting to be explored!

Take our quiz and then check out the the whole survey!

1. Which of the following was the most frequently listed among the top trends in mainframe technology adoption?

 
 
 
 

2. Which of these was most frequently listed as one of the main benefits of the mainframe?

 
 
 
 

3. Which two sectors lead investments in new IBM Z applications?

 
 
 
 

4. Which is the most in-demand mainframe skill?

 
 
 
 

5. Organizations outsourcing mainframe management surged from 9% in 2024 to what percentage in 2025?

 
 
 
 

6. What percentage of respondents listed data breaches as their top worry with regards to mainframe security?

 
 
 
 

7. What percentage of respondents report conducting cybersecurity monitoring?

 
 
 
 

8. What percentage of respondents hold at least two technical roles?

 
 
 
 

9. Which of these did not rank among the “Top Ten Uses for Analytics?”

 
 
 
 

10. Which of the following ranked as the top response to the question: “Which mainframe security tools and capabilities are you using?”

 
 
 
 

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