AWS Transform overtook IBM in Enterprise Cloud Migration & Modernization.
PositionBrand
AWS Transform
IBM
Data as of Aug 25, 2026 · Based on 1,572 AI responses · See how Parse measures this
Enterprise Cloud Migration & Modernization
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Measured across ChatGPT & Google AI
Accenture| # | Brand | What AI says | Mention rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  IBMMaintains deep enterprise reliance for mission-critical z/OS and hybrid cloud transformations. | Maintains deep enterprise reliance for mission-critical z/OS and hybrid cloud transformations. | 62% |
| 2 |  Amazon | 62% | |
| 3 |  Microsoft | 41% | |
| 4 |  Alphabet | 32% | |
| 5 | AccenturePreferred global consultancy for large-scale, complex mainframe transformation and cloud strategy. | Preferred global consultancy for large-scale, complex mainframe transformation and cloud strategy. | 26% |
| 6 |  TSRI | 20% | |
| 7 |  Capgemini | 20% | |
| 8 |  OpenText | 18% | |
| 9 |  vFunction | 16% | |
| 10 |  Heirloom Computing | 16% | |
| 11 |  InfosysUtilizes AI-driven suites for large-scale enterprise modernization and mainframe transformation. | Utilizes AI-driven suites for large-scale enterprise modernization and mainframe transformation. | 14% |
| 12 |  Kyndryl | 13% | |
| 13 |  Astadia | 13% | |
| 14 |  Rasa | 12% | |
| 15 |  CognizantFrequent partner for managed services and legacy-to-modern application migration initiatives. | Frequent partner for managed services and legacy-to-modern application migration initiatives. | 12% |
| 16 |  Tata Consultancy ServicesProvides extensive modernization frameworks for COBOL analysis and large-scale migration. | Provides extensive modernization frameworks for COBOL analysis and large-scale migration. | 11% |
| 17 |  CloudFrameSpecializes in deterministic COBOL-to-Java conversion for cloud-ready application environments. | Specializes in deterministic COBOL-to-Java conversion for cloud-ready application environments. | 11% |
| 18 |  DXC Technology | 10% | |
| 19 |  Kore.ai | 9% | |
| 20 |  Kubernetes | 8% | |
| 21 |  Wipro | 8% | |
| 22 |  Cognigy | 8% | |
| 23 |  OpenLegacy | 8% | |
| 24 |  Fujitsu | 7% | |
| 25 |  Code District | 7% |
Dropped from #7 to #4 in rank since Oct 2025.
Rose from #38 in Oct 2025 to #1 in Aug 2026.
“General cloud infrastructure provider” → “AI-driven specialized legacy transformation engine”
Who wins on each AI
ChatGPT highlights large consultancies for strategy, while Google AI Overviews prioritizes platforms like CloudFrame and vFunction that provide immediate technical refactoring results.
| Brand | ChatGPT Search | Google AI Mode | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Transform | 44% | 50% | |
| IBM | 41% | 23% | |
 Microsoft Azure | 21% | 29% | |
| Accenture | 37% | 27% | |
 Rocket Software | 32% | 19% |
The two models disagree most about CloudFrame (ChatGPT #16, Google #7).
Sources AI cited
aws.amazon.com is the page AI reaches for most here, cited in 46% of analyzed answers.
Share of direct mentions
share of answers
AWS Transform holds the top position in this ranking with an industry-leading 45.95% mention rate. Accenture remains the primary alternative for enterprises, creating a distinct two-brand competitive environment for modernization inquiries.
Across 1,572 AI responses, IBM is mentioned most, named in 62% of them, followed by Amazon (62%) and Microsoft (41%).
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