Why Application Modernization is Key for the Digital Transformation of Businesses
In today’s world, most of the businesses are running on an array of applications. Some of the systems are core ERP systems and custom-coded programs on older mainframes, whereas other systems are built on modern cloud-native applications. Earlier the traditional applications were a lot stable but they lack of speed and agility to them which is the biggest problem in today’s fast paced world where consumers demand agility and speed. Hence, customer-centric organizations are already undergoing digital transformation.
There are several organizations who have made investments in their legacy applications but it is time to replace the outdated versions with the newer ones even though it can be costly from financial perspective. But in the long run, it is the most beneficial way to sustain and enable newer platforms, tools, and frameworks.
What is Application Modernization? It simple segregates the legacy applications into its individual parts and functions so that each function to runs on its own. In order to make an agile, easy-to-deploy and scalable framework, application modernization it relies on cloud native transformation, digital integration, APRs and containers.
A successful strategy for application modernization involves identification of the business challenge by the leaders, cost benefit analysis, technology migration and a proper process illustration. There are 6R’s of application modernization which include re-architecting, recoding, re-hosting, re-engineering, re-platforming, and replacement for transforming on-premise to digital- native platform.
You must be wondering, as there are many methods of application modernization, what is the best method to modernize applications for your business? The best method for any business varies according to the technology, customers and segments like building new applications using microservices or adding APIs so as to extend the legacy system or adoption of SaaS to replace legacy systems.
Application modernization is a continuous journey and some of the benefits of modernizing are enhanced profits, better responsiveness and business cycle, security, easy and effective integration, higher speed, enhanced productivity, and reduced cost.
Application modernization powered by cloud capabilities is a powerful strategy for businesses looking to accelerate innovation and with Innominds’ Experience Engineering Services your business can derive new business value from legacy apps as well. We modernize your apps with latest frameworks and create fantastic user experience. Get in touch with us today.
