Discover what application modernization is and why it’s essential for businesses in today’s digital age. Learn about its key components, types, and how Facile Technolab, a trusted software modernization company, can help transform your legacy systems into future-ready solutions.
Discover what application modernization is and why it’s essential for businesses in today’s digital age. Learn about its key components, types, and how Facile Technolab, a trusted software modernization company, can help transform your legacy systems into future-ready solutions.
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Application modernization is the process of updating legacy applications to scalable, cloud-native app environments by using modern technology stacks.
Here is how Wikipedia defines the application modernization:
Application modernization or Software modernization is the process of updating, upgrading, or reworking existing software applications to align them with current business needs, technological advancements, and user expectations. It involves transforming legacy systems—outdated software that may still be in use—into modern, efficient, and scalable solutions.
Think of it as renovating an old house. While the structure may still be functional, it lacks modern amenities, energy efficiency, and the latest design trends. Similarly, legacy applications, though operational, often struggle to meet today’s demands for speed, security, and scalability. Application modernization ensures your software is not just functional but also future-ready.
Most of the companies see application modernization as only upgrading code to the latest technology stack. But, the overall goal should be broader than this.
The overall goal of software modernization can be different and unique to the business but, it should increase the business value, better align it to current business needs and make it easily adaptable to future business needs.
More than 70% of companies have now migrated at least some workloads into the public cloud, according to Gartner research. Infrastructure and Operations leaders are considering Application modernization as the top priority, and 70% of businesses will be running their software on the cloud by end of 2024.
Legacy systems have been the backbone of many businesses for decades. However, as technology evolves, these systems often become a bottleneck rather than an asset. Here’s a brief look at how legacy systems have evolved and why modernization is now a necessity:
Legacy systems were once cutting-edge, designed to meet the specific needs of their time. They were built using the best available technology and processes, often becoming integral to business operations.
Over time, these systems became outdated. They were built on technologies that are no longer supported, making them difficult to maintain, secure, and scale. Additionally, they often lack the flexibility to integrate with modern tools and platforms.
As businesses grow and technology advances, legacy systems can no longer keep up. Modernization addresses these challenges by updating the underlying architecture, improving performance, and enabling integration with new technologies.
Application modernization is not a one-size-fits-all process. It involves several key components, each tailored to address specific challenges and goals:
Moving applications to the cloud is one of the most common modernization strategies. Cloud-based solutions offer scalability, flexibility, and cost savings.
Modernizing the UI improves user experience by making applications more intuitive and visually appealing.
Refactoring involves optimizing and restructuring existing code to improve performance, maintainability, and readability.
Modernization often includes integrating cutting-edge technologies like AI, ML, and IoT to enhance functionality and unlock new opportunities.
Updating data storage and management systems ensures faster access, better security, and improved analytics capabilities.
To better understand the impact of application modernization, let’s look at some real-world examples from our previous experience:
A leading education consulting & advisory company in USA partnered with Facile Technolab to modernize its legacy platform. By migrating to a cloud-based solution and integrating third-party tools, the company improved its website performance, increased sales, and enhanced customer satisfaction.
A leading company in USA, developer and supplier of chemistries for metal finishing industry modernized its outdated quality control system with the help of Facile Technolab. The new system helped them retire their legacy infrastructure, improved user experience, cloud-migration, and improved their quality control system with 40% higher user satisfaction.
The application modernization is generally a large, multi-year project and requires a strategic approach. If you are considering application modernization, start from the evaluation of your legacy application and determine the approach that gives you the highest business value at a minimal cost.
Facile Technolab is a specialized software application modernization company with 9 years of experience. We are your trusted partner for transforming legacy applications into modern, efficient, and scalable solutions.
Prashant Lakhlani
Lead Architect, Facile Technolab
Saturday, February 19, 2022
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