Rocket Software Expands EVA Platform to Govern AI Agents on Mainframes
Event summary
- Rocket Software expanded its Rocket® EVA™ platform to include governed, auditable AI agents for mainframe environments on September 23, 2026.
- The expansion introduces Rocket® PlanGuard™, a security layer that ensures AI-driven actions remain within approved policy boundaries.
- EVA is being piloted by global organizations across financial services, government, insurance, retail, and telecommunications.
- A Hanover Research study for Rocket Software found 81% of financial services IT leaders report a significant mainframe skills gap.
The big picture
Rocket Software's expansion of EVA underscores the growing need for governed AI solutions in mainframe environments. As enterprises struggle with a significant skills gap, the ability to deploy AI securely and efficiently becomes critical. This move positions Rocket Software as a key player in the mainframe modernization space, addressing both operational challenges and security concerns.
What we're watching
- AI Governance
- How Rocket Software's PlanGuard security layer will affect the adoption of AI on mainframes.
- Skills Gap
- Whether EVA can effectively address the mainframe skills gap as 87% of IT leaders believe.
- Operational Efficiency
- The pace at which enterprises will integrate agentic AI into their core operations.
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