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Here\u2019s a million dollar question: What\u2019s the best application modernization method for your company?<\/p>\nHere\u2019s a million dollar question: What\u2019s the best application modernization method for your company?<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s the answer: It depends.<\/p>\n
If your company needs to modernize existing legacy applications, choosing the best method varies largely on your needs, goals, and resources. You\u2019ll need to answer a few questions before you begin, such as:<\/p>\n
If you need help choosing the best modernization solution for your company, here are a couple of things that could help: First, here\u2019s a free whitepaper entitled \u201cCrash course in modernization<\/span><\/a>,\u201d that takes an in-depth look at the modernization basics. We\u2019ve also created a handy little comparison chart, which compares 5 different modernization methods.<\/p>\n Of course, if you have any questions about modernization, feel free to let us know. We\u2019ve helped countless companies modernize their legacy apps over the last 30 years, and would be more than happy to help you. If you need help, just fill out this short form<\/span><\/a> and let us know what you have on your plate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Here\u2019s a million dollar question: What\u2019s the best application modernization method for your company? Here\u2019s the answer: It depends. If your company needs to modernize existing legacy applications, choosing the best method varies largely on your needs, goals, and resources. You\u2019ll need to answer a few questions before you begin, such as: Why are you …<\/p>\n\n\n
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\nScraping<\/th>\nCode
\nConversion<\/th>\nRip and
\nReplace<\/th>\nBuy new
\nand migrate<\/th>\nExtend and
\nsurround<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n\n What is it?<\/strong><\/td>\n Scrapes data from legacy apps and displays it in a graphical format<\/td>\n Convert legacy code into modern code<\/td>\n Throw out old apps and build new apps from the ground up<\/td>\n Purchase pre-built applications and migrate existing data<\/td>\n Gradually surround legacy applications with modern applications<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Does it replace legacy code?<\/strong><\/td>\n No<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Does it replace legacy architecture?<\/strong><\/td>\n No<\/strong><\/td>\n No<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Speed<\/strong><\/td>\n Fast<\/strong><\/td>\n Fast<\/strong><\/td>\n Very Slow<\/strong><\/td>\n Slow<\/strong><\/td>\n Variable (Moves at your own pace)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Cost<\/strong><\/td>\n Cheap<\/strong><\/td>\n Cheap<\/strong><\/td>\n Expensive<\/strong><\/td>\n Very Expensive<\/strong><\/td>\n Moderate<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Risk<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/strong><\/td>\n High<\/strong><\/td>\n Moderate<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Ongoing maintenance<\/strong><\/td>\n Difficult<\/strong><\/td>\n Difficult<\/strong><\/td>\n Easy<\/strong><\/td>\n Easy<\/strong><\/td>\n Easy<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Business Disruption<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/strong><\/td>\n High<\/strong><\/td>\n High<\/strong><\/td>\n Low<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Advantages<\/strong><\/td>\n Fast and Cheap<\/td>\n Fast and Cheap<\/td>\n Produces modern apps that are built for your business<\/td>\n Gives you completely modern apps faster than the \u201crip-and-replace\u201d method<\/td>\n Lets you modernize at your own pace, and re-use existing code as needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Disadvantages<\/strong><\/td>\n \n \n
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\n Ideal for…<\/strong><\/td>\n Companies that need to appear modern, without actually modernizing<\/td>\n Companies that want to turn old code into new code without actually modernizing<\/td>\n Companies with a large developer staff who need a completely custom solution<\/td>\n Companies who need modern applications but lack the time for the \u201crip-and-replace\u201d method<\/td>\n Companies on a budget who want a custom modernization solution at a prioritized pace with minimal disruption<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Long-term modernization solution?<\/strong><\/td>\n No<\/strong><\/td>\n No<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n