Let us bring your business up to speed by replacing outdated legacy systems with state-of-the-art software modernization solutions
a3-global takes pride in its exceptional engineers who are dedicated to swiftly and efficiently resolving intricate challenges. Our primary focus is to facilitate the business expansion of our clients, employing cutting-edge technology to craft top-tier software and deliver outstanding customer experiences. Moreover, all our developers hold degrees in engineering or computer science from esteemed universities, a rarity in this industry.
Drawbacks of Legacy Software
Although your company’s current systems may have been effective in the past, it’s likely that they haven’t evolved as you anticipated. The software that once seamlessly operated your business may now be impeding your progress. Here are several compelling reasons to contemplate software modernization and migrating from legacy software.
Cost of Maintenance
Similar to an aging car that frequently ends up in the repair shop, legacy software systems demand substantial maintenance merely to sustain operation. Eventually, the expenses, both in terms of finances and time, incurred in maintaining the outdated system become more burdensome than the costs associated with initiating a fresh start.
Inflexibility
Although your organization’s initial installation of the old system may have perfectly met its needs, as your company has expanded, it has encountered challenges in keeping pace. Legacy software often lacks the necessary flexibility and configurability to adapt to evolving requirements, especially without substantial investments and extensive custom coding.
Security andCompliance Gaps
With the evolution of data security requirements and the heightened emphasis on compliance measures, legacy systems have grown progressively more precarious. They are becoming more susceptible to data breaches and security lapses.
Incompatibility
Numerous aging software systems are constructed using technology that is no longer prevalent today, and they were developed by individuals or entities that are no longer operational. Consequently, when businesses attempt to integrate their legacy systems with more contemporary components and systems, they often discover that the outdated technology is incompatible with the new. The necessary workarounds to achieve the desired functionalities often lead to fragile patchwork solutions that lack efficiency and resilience.
Customer & Employee Dissatisfaction
When legacy systems impede internal processes, customers may experience delays in front-end interactions, potentially encountering errors in fulfillment, communication, or billing. This leads to diminished loyalty and negative publicity surrounding your business. Internally, when employees invest substantial time navigating the intricacies of the software, they have fewer resources to dedicate to their core responsibilities, resulting in decreased job satisfaction.
Legacy Software Replacement
a3-global’s dedicated team of software engineers is well-versed in helping our clients bring their systems up to date by replacing them in a thoughtful, methodical way that’s oriented toward business outcomes, preserves existing data and information, and minimizes blackout time.
Evolutionary Approach
Though entirely discontinuing the old system and immediately substituting it with a new one is a viable option, we advocate for an evolutionary strategy in legacy software migration. This involves replacing one component at a time, beginning with the most problematic, to mitigate disruption by minimizing the offline duration for your organization.
Data & Logic Preservation
The process of replacing legacy systems with new software requires careful handling, considering the substantial amount of data and process information embedded in these systems. Our meticulous and systematic approach ensures the preservation of your business processes and leaves your information intact.
Cutting-Edge Technology
While your legacy software may have faced challenges in integrating with modern systems, your new systems will be constructed using contemporary technologies specifically designed for seamless integration and flexibility to evolve alongside your organization.
Sleek, Intuitive User Experience
An integral aspect of customer and employee satisfaction, as well as overall productivity, is the user experience of a system. Our thoughtful designers craft appealing interfaces that empower our clients to enhance productivity with significantly less hassle.
Full System Integration
Redundancy poses a significant challenge in numerous legacy systems, particularly those comprising various interconnected components. As we endeavor to replace your systems, we concurrently strive to eliminate this redundancy by consolidating all components into a single database. This eradicates the frustration and risk of errors associated with employees having to input and manage data across multiple platforms.
Operations Consolidation
In addition to managing data, our cutting-edge substitutes for your legacy systems will automate workflows, streamline processes, and integrate tasks, reducing the time allocated to routine tasks and system management. This shift allows for increased attention to the core aspects of the business.
Focus on Business Outcomes
Addressing the heart of your business, as we devise systems to replace your obsolete software, our proficient business advisors collaborate with your team and our developers. Together, we strive to comprehend the business outcomes you seek and craft a solution that empowers your organization to attain its foremost objectives.
Which systems can we replace?
a3-global’s extensive team of engineers comprises specialists in various technologies and applications. With a track record of planning, constructing, and deploying custom software solutions for over 150 corporate clients, ranging from ERP systems and mobile apps to Ecommerce solutions, we offer expertise in diverse domains. Regardless of the current state of your legacy systems, be assured that we can revitalize them with state-of-the-art software modernization solutions customized to meet your organization’s specific needs. Explore further details about our bespoke software services.
Key steps while replacing a legacy system
Based in Austin, Texas, we are a global team of software designers, developers, and account managers. Our expertise lies in creating custom software solutions that revolutionize businesses, enhancing efficiency and effectiveness.
Identify Gaps
Begin by assessing the disparity between the capabilities of your current system and the tasks you currently need to accomplish, as well as those anticipated in the future.
Currently Capacity
Take into account the real-time functionalities, processing speed, and compatibility with devices such as mobile devices, as well as the potential for application integration when evaluating the software.
Current Problems
Legacy systems frequently lack thorough documentation, have minimal or non-existent testing, rely on outdated frameworks, libraries, or technologies, and exhibit confusing and inconsistent code.
Your Needs
The temptation to reconstruct the system entirely is understandable, and although this can lead to significant benefits and increased ROI, it also demands a considerable initial investment.
Make a Decision
How do you make the decision between a partial and a full rebuild? We can assess your system and software to provide guidance.
Frequently Asked Questions
At what point does a software system require modernization?
While there isn’t a rigid rule, in general, a system should undergo modernization or replacement under certain circumstances. These include when the technology it was originally built on has been discontinued, when the system’s performance or functionality is no longer satisfactory, or when further enhancements would necessitate a greater investment compared to building a new system from the ground up.
Is it possible to repurpose elements from my existing legacy system?
The primary asset of a robust legacy system lies in its business logic, which is essential and should be retained in the new system, albeit with upgraded process automation capabilities. Occasionally, it is feasible to reuse the database. However, in most instances, the code, especially if developed using different technology, cannot be repurposed.
What advantages comes with the process of modrnizing software system?
Substituting a legacy system with a new one grants the owner the flexibility to select technology with a prolonged lifespan. Modern technologies offer advantages in terms of speed, security, and usability, surpassing what legacy systems built on outdated technology can achieve. Furthermore, developing a contemporary replacement for a legacy system enables owners to contemplate functionality changes and upgrades that were not feasible when the original legacy system was established.