Arcati 2026 – Get Involved

Updates to Arcati for 2026

This year’s Mainframe User Survey will gather even more data to better understand the evolving role of mainframes in modern IT environments. It reflects the growing complexity of mainframe ecosystems and the need for more detailed data to guide optimization, innovation, and workforce development strategies.

The Strategy Section will now include both written articles and video content. We’ll feature interviews with Mainframe Thought Leaders who will share their perspectives on the trends revealed in the survey results.

The Mainframe Vendor Directory remains your trusted reference for vendors, consultants, and service providers who empower mainframe operations. It’s designed to help you connect with the right experts to optimize and modernize your environment. Submit Here.

How can you get involved?

Take part in the annual user survey—the industry’s most comprehensive, vendor-neutral study. It’s detailed by design (about 30 minutes to complete) so we can capture the full picture of today’s mainframe landscape. All respondents completing the survey before Friday, December 12 will have the chance to see their commentary published in the annual report.

Get in the Vendor Directory. Vendors, consultants, and service providers can apply for a FREE entry in the vendor directory section by completing this form.

Purchase an Ad, publish a Paper, or become a Sponsor. As in previous years, organizations can sponsor the Arcati Mainframe Navigator, take out an ad, or contribute an article and a survey question. Click here for advertising information.

More than 20,000 mainframe professionals downloaded the Yearbook this year and that number is expected to grow to over 30,000 in 2025 thanks to a new partnership with Planet Mainframe.

Strategic Research Partner

• Your logo and branding will appear prominently on the website and in any PDFs of the research report.
• Publish an embedded video (mp4) of up to 3 minutes presenting your company’s role in research or discussing its implications for the mainframe industry.
• Full-page ad in the Arcati Mainframe Navigator, logo in the directory, and logo inclusion in report emails.
• Participate as an industry expert in an early review of the report and data, providing feedback and commentary to be featured in the report.
• Have the chance to contribute to the development of the report, suggesting questions and direction for the research.
• Contribute data for re-publication as part of our comprehensive research report, offering ongoing visibility for your company’s role in shaping key insights.
• Participate in an on-site video interview at SHARE 2026 to give your input on the report. The video will be published and promoted on PlanetMainframe.com.
• Logo placement on listing
• Add a box call-out to your listing

Mainframe Strategy Sponsor

• Your logo and link on the website landing page, Arcati Mainframe Navigator cover, and in the vendor directory.
• You receive the opportunity to include a corporate paper in the Mainframe Strategy section.
• Contribute data for re-publication as part of our comprehensive research report, offering ongoing visibility for your company’s role in shaping key insights.
• Participate as an industry expert in an early review of the report and data, providing feedback and commentary to be featured in the report.
• We will also include an embedded video (mp4) of up to 2 minutes of a company representative talking about your included paper or your solution/services.
• Full-page ad in the book
• Logo placement on listing
• Add a box call-out to your listing

Guide and Directory Sponsor

• Your logo and link on the website landing page and in the vendor directory.
• Full-page ad in the book
• Logo placement on listing
• Add a box call-out to your listing

Upgrade your Directory Listing

• Logo placement on listing
• Add a box call-out to your listing
• Logo placement on the Arcati Mainframe Navigator Webpage