Legacy Modernization

Legacy System Modernization

We help agencies migrate from mainframe and legacy systems to modern FedRAMP and StateRAMP cloud platforms with zero business disruption, comprehensive change management, and 40-60% cost reduction.

Legacy Modernization Capabilities

Comprehensive modernization services for mainframe, legacy databases, and aging applications

Cloud Migration Strategy

We help agencies migrate legacy applications to FedRAMP and StateRAMP cloud platforms using the optimal approach (rehost, replatform, refactor, or rebuild) based on business needs.

Migration strategy assessment
Cloud platform selection
Phased migration roadmap
Zero downtime cutover

Data Migration & Validation

We design and execute data migration strategies with comprehensive validation, cleansing, and integrity checks to ensure accurate data transfer.

Data profiling & cleansing
Migration testing
Integrity validation
Rollback procedures

Security & Compliance Modernization

We implement modern security controls (zero trust, encryption, IAM) and ensure compliance with FedRAMP, StateRAMP, and FISMA requirements.

Zero trust architecture
Encryption implementation
IAM modernization
Compliance validation

Cost Optimization

We analyze legacy system costs and design modern architectures that reduce operational expenses by 40-60% through cloud efficiencies and automation.

TCO analysis
Cost modeling
Resource optimization
Savings tracking

Modernization Approaches

We select the optimal modernization approach based on your business needs and timeline

Rehost (Lift & Shift)

Move applications to cloud infrastructure with minimal changes

Timeline:
2-4 months
Effort:
Low
Best For:
Quick cloud migration, time-sensitive projects, minimal business logic changes

Replatform

Make targeted optimizations to leverage cloud capabilities

Timeline:
4-6 months
Effort:
Medium
Best For:
Moderate modernization, cloud-native features, improved performance

Refactor

Restructure code to improve performance and maintainability

Timeline:
6-12 months
Effort:
High
Best For:
Applications needing significant optimization, technical debt reduction

Rebuild

Redesign using modern patterns (microservices, cloud-native)

Timeline:
12-24 months
Effort:
Very High
Best For:
Complete transformation, modern user experience, scalability requirements

Legacy Systems We Modernize

We have deep expertise modernizing mainframes, legacy databases, and aging applications

Mainframe Applications
COBOL, PL/I, JCL applications on IBM z/OS or AS/400 systems
Legacy Databases
Oracle 9i/10g/11g, SQL Server 2008/2012, DB2 for z/OS
Client-Server Applications
Windows/Unix applications with proprietary protocols
On-Premise ERP Systems
Older versions of SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, or custom ERP
Legacy Web Applications
Applications built on outdated frameworks or languages
File-Based Systems
FTP/SFTP file transfers, batch processing, flat files

Migration Process

Structured 6-phase process ensures successful legacy system modernization

1. Assessment & Planning
Inventory legacy systems, assess modernization readiness, develop migration strategy
2. Proof of Concept
Pilot migration of low-risk application to validate approach and identify risks
3. Data Migration
Extract, transform, and load data with comprehensive validation and testing
4. Application Migration
Migrate applications using selected approach (rehost, replatform, refactor, rebuild)
5. Testing & Validation
End-to-end testing, performance testing, security testing, user acceptance testing
6. Cutover & Go-Live
Production cutover with rollback procedures and post-go-live support

Risk Mitigation Strategies

We proactively address common modernization risks with proven mitigation strategies

Risk: Business Disruption
Mitigation: Phased migration approach with parallel operations and rollback procedures
Risk: Data Loss or Corruption
Mitigation: Comprehensive backups, validation checks, and integrity testing at every stage
Risk: Performance Degradation
Mitigation: Performance testing in staging environments before production deployment
Risk: Security Vulnerabilities
Mitigation: Security assessments, penetration testing, and compliance validation
Risk: User Resistance
Mitigation: Change management, training programs, and executive sponsorship
Risk: Cost Overruns
Mitigation: Detailed cost modeling, contingency planning, and continuous budget tracking

Ready to Modernize Your Legacy Systems?

Our legacy modernization specialists can help you migrate to modern cloud platforms with zero business disruption and significant cost savings.