Royal Bank of Canada uses watsonx Code Assistant for Z to modernize core applications

Use case typeCode modernizationUpdated Feb 23, 2026

Royal Bank of Canada used watsonx Code Assistant for Z to identify dependencies, data flows, structure, and organization of existing mainframe applications. The tool was used to create a modernization and change-management blueprint for core system applications.

Organization
Royal Bank of Canada
Industry
Finance
Location
Canada
Published
February 2026

Reported outcomes

Strategic outcomes

Cost efficiencyProactive dependency identification for modernization planning

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Use case focus

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  • 1Code modernization
  • 2Decision support
Identify dependencies, data flows, structures, and organization of existing mainframe COBOL applications to support modernization planning and change management.
  • Use watsonx Code Assistant for Z to proactively analyze application code and mappings.
  • Produce an in-depth blueprint for modernization and management of changes to core system applications.
Technologies
IBM watsonx Code Assistant for ZIBM Z
  • Created an in-depth modernization blueprint.
  • Proactively identified dependencies and data flows for core applications.
Sources & evidence1
Groundedness: 5/5Type: Blog PostPublished: Feb 23, 2026Publisher: IBMEvidence: VendorConfidence: Medium
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