Legacy Software Modernization

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What Makes It So Essential?

Modernizing outdated software systems is crucial to prevent the loss of functionality, hindered progress, and the need to invent processes to work around outdated technology and instead enable outcomes over activity

High Maintenance Costs

Outdated Technology

Inefficient Performance

Security Risks

Difficulty in Scaling

Lack of Integration

Lack of Flexibility

Poor User Experience

Key Activities of Successful Legacy Software Modernization

While complete legacy software re-engineering may seem like the best solution, it’s not always the most cost-effective or feasible choice for businesses! And we understand the importance of saving money already spent when it comes to modernization
Let us help you find the most suitable solution for your business with the following:
System Components Prioritization
Identifying the most crucial software components of the system and prioritizing them based on their importance to the business and the level of effort required to modernize them
Project Plan Creating
Detailed Project Plan creating that outlines the Scope, Timeline, Resources, recommended Team Decomposition, and Budget required for the Software modernization

Objectives Identifying Workshop

Clearly defining the goals and desired outcomes of the modernization project, considering factors like improved performance, scalability, maintainability, and alignment with the business strategy

Legacy Software Assessment

Current software evaluation to determine its strengths, weaknesses, and level of complexity. Understand the functionality, architecture, technologies, workflows, etc.

System Components Prioritization

Identifying the most crucial software components of the system and prioritizing them based on their importance to the business and the level of effort required to modernize them

Modernization Approach Choosing

Choosing an appropriate approach based on your business needs and legacy system assessment, such as Migration & Enhancements, Correction & Growth, or Complete Software Reengineering

Modernization Technique Selection

Depending on the chosen approach, select the most suitable technique, such as Encapsulation, Rehosting, Replatforming, Refactoring, Rearchitecting, Rebuilding, or Replacing

Project Plan Creating

Detailed Project Plan creating that outlines the Scope, Timeline, Resources, recommended Team Decomposition, and Budget required for the Software modernization

Development Team Building

Choose the best Open-Book Pricing model that guarantees transparent labor and overhead costs, along with our negotiated profit margin for a cost-effective and long-term collaboration

Effective Communication

Establishing clear lines of communication between stakeholders, the project team, and any third-party vendors involved in the modernization process

Progress Monitoring

Regular tracking and reviewing of the modernization project progress to be ensure that it stays on schedule, within budget, and meets the defined objectives

Testing and Validating

Testing to ensure that the modernized system meets the desired performance, functionality, and quality requirements and the system Validating with end-users and stakeholders to confirm it meets their expectations

Ongoing Maintenance

Establishing a plan for continuous improvement and regular maintenance of the modernized system, keeping it up-to-date and aligned with evolving business needs

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Key Insights to Enhance Your Understanding

Based on the Legacy Software Assessments, a comprehensive modernization approach, replacement strategy, and technique should be selected, aligning with the client’s overall business goals and objectives

Legacy Software Assessment

Business Impact Analysis

Assessing the legacy software system's importance, including its strategic value, operational significance, and the potential risks and opportunities associated with modernization

Technical Assessment

Evaluating the current state of the system, including its architecture, technology stack, data structures, and algorithms. Identifying areas of technical debt, outdated technologies, and potential integration challenges

Functional Assessment

Analyzing the system's functionality, identifying critical business processes, and determining which features are essential for the modernized system. Considering opportunities to improve usability, performance, and scalability

Security and Compliance Assessment

Reviewing the system's security and compliance posture, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and ensuring that modernization efforts align with relevant industry standards and regulations

Cost and ROI Analysis

Estimating the costs associated with modernizing the legacy system, including hardware, software, development, testing, and deployment expenses. Assessing the potential return on investment (ROI) by considering factors such as improved efficiency, reduced maintenance costs, and increased competitive advantage

Modernization Strategy Development

Based on the assessments, developing a comprehensive modernization strategy that outlines the objectives, approach, techniques, timeline, and resources required for the project. Ensuring the strategy aligns with business goals and objectives

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Software Assessment Packages

Share your objectives and constraints with us, and we will identify the best-fit package tailored to your needs, encompassing the optimal scope of work. The final cost depends on the scope and complexity

Small

Ideal for software systems that do not have excessive complexity and require a comprehensive assessment within a timeframe of 1-2 months. It is typically performed by a team of 7-10 specialists

Cost Per Month
$25 000 - $50 000
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Medium

Particularly well-suited for software systems with varying levels of complexity that can be assessed within a timeframe of 2-3 months by a team of 10-15 specialists

Cost Per Month
$50 000 - $75 000
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Large

Suitable for large software systems with differing levels of complexity that require an assessment typically taking 3-6 months to complete by a team of 15-20 specialists

Cost Per Month
$75 000 - $100 000
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Legacy Software Modernization Approaches

Each approach has advantages and limitations, and the best choice depends on the specific challenges: problems caused by the technology, architecture, or functionality
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Migration & Enhancements

It is easy, cost-effective and typically involves migrating the system to a cloud solution while database migration and making enhancements to software performance. Suitable if the current technology stack is relatively acceptable. Still, it does not address underlying issues with the software architecture or its functionality.
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Correction & Growth

Suppose the technology stack is relatively modern and does not threaten future growth. In that case, this approach involves enhancements to software architecture and its performance, including code refactoring, functionality reworking, and UI/UX updates. It is also possible to design, develop, and integrate new software components with existing systems using APIs or Gateways
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Complete Software Reengineering

If the technologies are completely outdated, not scaled software architecture, and the functionality contains a lot of excesses, then this approach is the best. It involves identifying the critical features that should be kept and creating up-to-date functionality with modern technologies and scalable architecture
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Migration & Enhancements

It is easy, cost-effective and typically involves migrating the system to a cloud solution while database migration and making enhancements to software performance. Suitable if the current technology stack is relatively acceptable. Still, it does not address underlying issues with the software architecture or its functionality.

Correction & Growth

Suppose the technology stack is relatively modern and does not threaten future growth. In that case, this approach involves enhancements to software architecture and its performance, including code refactoring, functionality reworking, and UI/UX updates. It is also possible to design, develop, and integrate new software components with existing systems using APIs or Gateways

Complete Software Reengineering

If the technologies are completely outdated, not scaled software architecture, and the functionality contains a lot of excesses, then this approach is the best. It involves identifying the critical features that should be kept and creating up-to-date functionality with modern technologies and scalable architecture

Replacement Strategies

Choosing the best Replacement Strategy for legacy software depends on several factors, including the business goals, budget, timeline, and technical considerations
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Architecture-Driven Modernization (ADM)

is based on approaches to modernisation from an analysis- and design-based perspective rather than source-to-source migrations

SABA

is based on providing a means to analyze the future implications of software choices and tackle various legacy system problems

Reverse Engineering Model

is based on a migrating of the legacy software system to a new environment, with data migration as the last phase of the process

Visaggio's Value-based Decision Model (VDM)

it helps to select the most suitable software renewal process based on technical and economic metrics
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DevOps Contribution

it helps to speed up legacy modernisation processes by deploying new software releases quickly with a low degree of bugs or errors

Renaissance Model

proposes a two-stage modernization process: building a strong basis for the system evolution and applying continuous improvement

WMU (Warrants, Maintenance, Upgrade)

is focused on a choice of maintenance strategies based on customer satisfaction, complaints, and expectations

Cloud Migration

is based on a legacy systems migration to a cloud infrastructure to increase flexibility and scalability and reduce maintenance costs
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Architecture-Driven Modernization (ADM)

is based on approaches to modernisation from an analysis- and design-based perspective rather than source-to-source migrations

SABA

is based on providing a means to analyze the future implications of software choices and tackle various legacy system problems

Reverse Engineering Model

is based on a migrating of the legacy software system to a new environment, with data migration as the last phase of the process

Visaggio's Value-based Decision Model (VDM)

it helps to select the most suitable software renewal process based on technical and economic metrics

DevOps Contribution

it helps to speed up legacy modernisation processes by deploying new software releases quickly with a low degree of bugs or errors

Renaissance Model

proposes a two-stage modernization process: building a strong basis for the system evolution and applying continuous improvement

WMU (Warrants, Maintenance, Upgrade)

is focused on a choice of maintenance strategies based on customer satisfaction, complaints, and expectations

Cloud Migration

is based on a legacy systems migration to a cloud infrastructure to increase flexibility and scalability and reduce maintenance costs

Legacy Software Modernization Techniques

Each legacy software system modernization technique impacts different aspects of it, and the choice of technique should be based on your specific needs and goals
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Encapsulation

Reusing legacy software components by connecting them to the new presentation and access layers via an API, which minimizes risks and allows for extending application features and value

Refactoring

Restructuring and optimizing existing code without changing its external behavior, which allows for solving technical problems and improving the component’s features and structure

Rearchitecting

Shifting to a new software system architecture while altering code to exploit new and better capabilities of the platform fully

Replatforming

Making minimal changes to adjust legacy code to a new platform, like using a managed database offering or adding auto-scaling to help return a basic profit of cloud infrastructure
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Replacing

Entirely replacing software with a different tool, which involves some level of reengineering or customization of packages and rewriting business logic

Rebuilding

Rewriting software components from scratch while preserving their scope and specifications to add new features, functionality, and processes that leverage the capabilities of modern technology and 3rd-party services
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Encapsulation

Reusing legacy software components by connecting them to the new presentation and access layers via an API, which minimizes risks and allows for extending application features and value

Refactoring

Restructuring and optimizing existing code without changing its external behavior, which allows for solving technical problems and improving the component’s features and structure

Rearchitecting

Shifting to a new software system architecture while altering code to exploit new and better capabilities of the platform fully

Replatforming

Making minimal changes to adjust legacy code to a new platform, like using a managed database offering or adding auto-scaling to help return a basic profit of cloud infrastructure

Replacing

Entirely replacing software with a different tool, which involves some level of reengineering or customization of packages and rewriting business logic

Rebuilding

Rewriting software components from scratch while preserving their scope and specifications to add new features, functionality, and processes that leverage the capabilities of modern technology and 3rd-party services

Related Challenges and Risks

Understanding and addressing these challenges and risks are crucial to determining the most suitable modernization approach and ensuring a successful transformation

Architectural Challenges

  • Complex, monolithic structures
  • Difficulty in updates and scaling

Functional Challenges

  • Outdated business processes
  • Inefficient user interfaces

Technological Challenges

  • Outdated programming languages
  • Limited interoperability
  • Lack of support for modern platforms

Risks

  • Business disruptions during modernization
  • Data loss or migration issues
  • Data management constraints
  • Compatibility problems with new technologies

Case Studies

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Online Clinic

B2B Saas-Based platform for providing online Healthcare services with secure Audio & Video communication & Electronic Patient Health Records

B2C Counseling Tool

B2C Counseling Tool

Web Application that connects Service Provider with Customers. It provides intuitive Pay-per-minute / pay-per-session communication and financial management thanks to 3rd-party services integration

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Online School

GDPR-compliant solution that acts as an online environment for managing curriculum and student/teacher performance

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E-Form Builder

A B2B platform that helps simplify the e-form management for healthcare practitioners and administrators, compliant with the US healthcare regulations

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Video and Audio Chat Monetization Software

For the last 10 years, we have received many requests to develop a P2P video, audio, and text communication tool with pay-per-minute billing integration. We developed a custom software core that is designed to be completely architecture-independent

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All-In-One Mobile Car Marketplace

The goal of our client, one of the biggest car dealers in the USA, was to simplify the complex and time-consuming process of buying a car into successful and user-friendly mobile experience

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Chargeable Video & Audio P2P Chat

This project is the implementation of our peer-to-peer video, audio and text messenger with pay-per-minute or pay-per-session billing for the dating industry. The client came to SEVEN with an existing dating and marriage business. The main business problem was low retention rate and lifetime value

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Business Intelligence Tool

Activation Products came to SEVEN with the request to develop Business Intelligence software that determines and maintains the analysis of sales instruments (website, social networks, call-center, sales brokers, corporate sales in bulk) across all regions

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B2B Data Analysis Tool

B2B software for a New-York-based company that specializes in data analysis and the creation of digital content for businesses. The portal was created for the company’s end users (online stores). The primary function of the data analytics platform is to transform raw data into fully normalized, search-engine-optimized content for eCommerce clients

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Cloud SaaS HR Data Analytics Platform

Client’s purpose was to create the human resources software for analyzing a huge amount of HR data and to display it in easy to understand manner

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CRM, ERP, POS for Automotive Business

The application provides inventory, accounting and business management services for small and medium-sized automotive parts shops. It is an all-in-one solution that combines ERP, CRM, Point of Sale and Back Office Management tools

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ERP System & Wardrobe Planner PWA for a Furniture Company

For our client, a big family-run furniture company from the UK, we’ve created a web-based ERP system that automates the whole production cycle and a Progressive Web Application for quick and effective wardrobe building

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Step-by-step Order Calculator PWA

For our client’s new product line, the SEVEN team has developed an easy-to-use Progressive Web Application offering users accurate shopping lists for their flexi-strip lighting projects

Inventory Management Software for Construction Companies

Inventory Management Software for Construction Companies

Mobile and Web app for construction companies that increases effectiveness by 36% and cost savings up to 15%. It is the corporate internal BI tool, asset and inventory management software that automates the supply chain between the contractor and supplier

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Customer Portal for Audio-Visual Systems Integrator

The platform allows enterprise customers to easily manage multiple orders and thousands of pieces of equipment at the same time

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Co-Founder
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