Run faster operations
Safely replace old code or database
without interrupting business as usual
Method
An agile approach to a complete view. In order to successfully modernize an entire legacy system or even a specific component it is essential to draw a complete picture of the business and its business rules with all the components and sub-components, the departments, teams and outside groups that interact with any of the rules and components.
Our systematic approach allows us to create the granularity necessary for a successful modernization, migration or single component replacement.
Discovery phase
Analysis:
- Business rules
- Risk
- Single point of failure
- Availability
- Speed
- Financial considerations
- Interviews
Budget, Time constraints and Risk management:
- Complete vs. Partial modernization
- Technology availability
- Resource availability
- Migration planning
Validation phase
Decision making
Resource planning
Architecture, design and implementation
Quality assurance
Training
Final approval
Migration
We have expert knowledge of many legacy systems such as older ERP software platforms, Excel-based systems, FoxPro or any xBase, dBase, Clipper applications and reports, Code Generators, Visual Basic code, legacy SQL procedures and triggers.
Examples:
- Conversion of an Excel-based data entry system made of a multitude of non-standard spreadsheets into a web-based, form-based, easy-to-use data entry application with a newly designed database.
- Conversion of a legacy data entry form developed using FoxPro into a brand new distributed desktop application or a web-based application connected to the company's intranet
Implementation
Context aware. Whether it be about upgrading and entire system or just a component, the approach should always take into account the context in which it will be happening. Parameters to consider include technology, human factors, and business factors.
Methods and Technologies:
- Databases
- Programming language
- Spreadsheet
Scope:
- Entire company
- A department
- A team
Business factors:
- Urgency to modernize for competitiveness
- Cost of version upgrade
- Industry compliance