by webadmin | Mar 8, 2012 | legacy modernization, system integration
When an organization has taken the initiative to perform a system migration, it is not a decision made lightly. Legacy migrations are not commonly performed because of the cost that the organization incurs. And so after coming to terms and considering all the pros and cons, there is a check list to perform prior to a legacy migration. Firstly, the organization must inquire and decide on the legacy migration method they wish to carry out. There are several legacy migration methods that organizations can choose from; straight migration, migration by extension and upgrade inclusion migration. Should they choose to perform a straight migration, they will be moving the current legacy system as it is, without any upgrades whatsoever to the system. This method of legacy migration is mostly done by an organization that is completely satisfied with their system and how it handles operations. It focuses mostly on improving efficiency in terms of performance of the system and reducing the maintenance costs of the legacy system. Another method of legacy migration is by extension. Regardless of whether the organization is completely satisfied with the current system, there may be a component that cannot be upgraded and thus requires an additional aspect added to the legacy system. With the system running inefficiently, there is cost to the organization. An extension to the system makes the legacy system more cost effective. And finally there is legacy migration with the inclusion of an upgrade. Unlike that of the extension, the features of the legacy system are moved into the new system, and some new features are added on. Furthermore, the old features...
by webadmin | Mar 6, 2012 | legacy modernization
Why Modernize? Sooner than later, the computers we are using today will become obsolete, and eventually will be replaced or retired from use. Technology moves forward at a remarkable pace, so that most of the hardware and software we see in the market today can become nearly useless in less than half a decade since their introduction. The problem is that new versions of software and operating systems place ever-increasing demands on the hardware, and new software is often incompatible with older software. How does this reality affect your business? It is a reminder that on the fast-moving platform of business and commerce today, there’s a need to be more vigilant to newer developments and to find ways to easily adapt or modernize accordingly. Modernization is the only chance your business has to remain competitive in an ever-changing business climate and meet its challenges head-on. Consider this scenario: you expect an increase in demand for one of your products, but your current system may not be able to handle the surge and provide the right leverage to an influx of traffic and sales that you expect, or you may have to meet new regulatory requirements or support entirely new business initiatives. What would you do? You should think of ways and plan the means to have the right resources and augment the technologies that you will need to be able to prepare for a surge in demand. However, genuinely new software such as an ERP package will cost a lot of money, and you would like to save on cost, wouldn’t you? This is where modernization can come in...
by webadmin | Mar 3, 2012 | legacy modernization, Software Development, system integration
A legacy applications system is a type of computer system, usually a database management system that an organization has invested a great deal of money and time in. Many organizations operate with legacy applications systems as they serve as a base for most of their business operations especially for those companies that have been around for a very long time. Legacy applications systems tend to be out of date as they are established on policies, languages and systems that are prior to modern technology. Due to the old fashioned nature of the legacy applications system and their inflexibility in terms of interaction with the new technologies in the market, the general growth of an organization may sometimes be hindered. The challenge therefore faced by these businesses is to keep the legacy applications system functioning as it should, at the same time, update it to a better, modern and more proficient version which utilises recent technology, programs and other application systems. Many organizations choose to update rather than just develop or purchase an entire new system. This would be a huge undertaking that may consume a large amount of money and time. They therefore prefer to update the legacy applications system to more modern forms that are generally easier to operate with. This in the long run makes it simple to revise other applications running under the same system, without the need to modify them wholly. Other than the expenses that would be incurred, business entities choose to update their legacy applications systems rather than change the entire system mainly because a significant amount of the company’s core information and...
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