Legacy Application Modernization Services

Empower your app and propel your business with our legacy modernization expertise.

Who We Are

Cyfrania is an IT partner fully committed to managing the core tech of customers’ business.

With two decades in IT modernization services, we intimately know the hurdles of legacy systems and the risks in modernizing. We’re poised to offer your business the solutions it needs.

What We Do

Cyfrania offers full-scope legacy application modernization services for all business sizes.

We’re ready and adept at leveraging your existing tech stack without excessive code rewriting. Our vast industry experience equips us to solve your legacy issues and skillfully navigate your legacy software modernization risks.

Expert Code Audit

As a part of legacy software modernization, we identify technical issues within the app, rank their importance, and estimate the cost of repair. This covers:

  • Outdated data and databases
  • Technical causes of performance issues
  • Outdated integrations with external services
  • Obstacles to expanding functionality
  • Compliance and security issues

Legacy Modernization Consulting

We assess app issues and business priorities, perform budget-aware options research, and offer expert advice on key decision-making aspects, including:

  • Affordable modernization options
  • Direct benefits expected
  • Cost implications
  • Associated risks

Database Cleanup, Conversion, and Migration

We clean up outdated data and modernize databases, that include:

  • Restructuring databases for better performance
  • Data processing and reporting optimization
  • Infrastructure migration for better scalability
  • External API creation for external access
  • Critical data backups

Performance Optimization

We conduct:

  • Systematic performance analysis
  • Tech audit to prioritize root causes like obsolete data, processes, integrations, and structure defects
  • Exploration of cost-effective measures
  • App modernization under continuous performance monitoring

User Experience Redesign

We examine usability, including mobile and user-friendliness issues, and then research to understand:

  • Client goals
  • User expectations from competitor analysis
  • User behavior analytics
  • Client’s brand style

Following this, we revamp the UX/UI with updates centered on feedback.

Goal-Centric Legacy Application Modernization Service

We focus on selected problems prioritized by the customer that may include:

  • Fixing security issues
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Enabling mobile or cross-platform compatibility
  • Enabling specific integrations
  • Extending functionalities

Specific-Approach Legacy Software Modernization Services

We use proven methods to solve key issues of legacy apps, such as inflexibility, inefficiency, and poor scalability. This may include:

  • Cloud modernization services
  • Monoliths into microservices splitting
  • App re-architecting
  • App containerization
  • APIs creation
  • Legacy refactoring and recoding

What Type of Apps We Modernize

Our modernization services cover:

  • Web, mobile, cross-platform, and SaaS apps
  • Server-based, cloud-based, on-premise, and hybrid apps
  • Integrations and databases
  • App infrastructure, architecture, and tech stack

Our Domain Expertise

We’re skilled in revamping small to large apps across different sectors.

  • Enterprises
    ERPs, CRMs
  • E-Learning
    Educational games, tutoring apps
  • E-Commerce
    Online stores, marketplaces
  • Sports
    Pickup games apps, coaching apps
  • Healthcare
    EHRs, telemedicine apps
  • Travel
    Booking, guide apps
  • Real Estate
    Listing platforms
  • Finance
    Trading, budgeting platforms

Our Tech

Web Development
Ruby on Rails
Python
Django
Node.js
Express.js
PHP
Laravel
Symphony
React
Angular.js
Vue.js
Mobile Development
React Native
Swift
Kotlin
Flutter
Payments Integration
Stripe
Braintree
Bluesnap
Data Processing
PostgreSQL
MySQL
Microsoft SQL
SQLite
MongoDB
Firestore
Firebase
Firebase Crashlytics
Cloud Firestore
Cloud Functions
Server Setup and Hosting
DigitalOcean
AWS
Heroku
Docker & Dokku

How We Address Your Risks

Cyfrania’s tested strategies adeptly navigate business concerns and risks while we modernize legacy applications.

Heading off the App Tech Change

Product owners often worry if outdated tech requires rewriting. Cyfrania adheres to the following tactics:

  • Tech stack changes are often costly and unjustified
  • First, we seek solutions within the existing tech

Averting the Over-Budget

Cyfrania believes in cost-effective modernization and in effective budget management. Here’s our tactics:

  • We carefully choose affordable solutions
  • We proactively and continually review costs to adjust plan as needed

Avoiding the Workflow Disruption

Cyfrania understands that app downtime risks business losses and user drop-off. Our tactics include:

  • Implementing gradual changes, backups, and thorough testing
  • Having a backup plan for emergency app recovery

Prohibiting the Critical Data Loss

In legacy systems, irreplaceable years-long critical business data is often stored. Cyfrania’s tactics include:

  • Meticulously identification such data for backup
  • Implementing safeguards and control during data transfer

Overcoming the User Resistance

Company staff and users often resist changes due to extra efforts required. Our tactics include:

  • Utilizing all means to study user experience
  • Continuously considering user feedback in planning changes

What You Get

Confidence in Modernization Tactics and Execution

  • Experts offer comprehensive data for decision-making
  • Committed partner strives to research affordable solutions
  • Proven process ensures budget control
  • Clean coding assure trouble-free app use and maintenance

User Satisfaction

  • Modern interface improves user experience
  • Faster load times enhance engagement
  • Mobile responsiveness increases convenience
  • Streamlined workflows boost staff productivity

Competitive Advantage

  • Better experience attracts more users
  • Better performance improve Google rankings
  • Superior service increase market position
  • Leveraging innovations help outpace competitors

Cost Efficiency

  • Better service generates more revenue
  • Optimized code structure lowers app maintenance costs
  • Streamlined workflows lower operational expenses
  • Reliable system minimizes downtime

Flexibility and Scalability

Flexible infrastructure and modular design:

  • Make it easy to add new features
  • Accommodates growing user numbers and data volumes seamlessly

Compliance and Security

Removing outdated components and security gaps, enhancing the app’s technical state enables:

  • Security and regulatory alignment
  • Strengthened cyber defenses
  • Advanced security infrastructure
  • Ongoing regulatory readiness

Why Us?

Cyfrania, not only a leading legacy software modernization company, but also dedicated to bringing these values to all our projects:

  • Commitment: Deeply invested in customer’s goals
  • Honesty: Transparency in every action
  • Experience: 20+ years in diverse industries
  • Quality Code: Standards for durable, easy-to-maintain apps
  • Lasting Partnerships: Never compromising the future for short-term gains

How to Start?

Just fill out our contact form, and we’ll set up a call. Here’s our step-by-step service process.

Initial Consultation

We discuss with the customer app challenges, business objectives, and resource availability. Then, we conduct a code audit.

Exploration and Proposal

We assess available tech options, analyze their financial viability, and compile a proposal that specifies exact areas for modernization, and also associated risks, business gains, and expenditure.

Strategic Planning

We align priorities with the customer and plan specific measures on preventing downtime, data loss, and other business risks. Afterward, we agree on a modernization plan.

Incremental Implementation

We execute the plan in small increments while constantly tracking resources spent and app performance, collecting feedback post each increment, adjusting plan as needed.

FAQ

How do I know if I am using a legacy system?

You’re likely using a legacy system if it’s significantly outdated, struggles to interact with newer systems, faces increasing maintenance issues, lacks vendor support, doesn’t meet current security standards, and cannot efficiently support your business’s growing or evolving needs.

How legacy systems affect business?

Legacy systems can negatively impact businesses by causing operational inefficiencies, limiting integration with new technologies, increasing maintenance costs, posing security risks, restricting scalability and flexibility to adapt to market changes, and potentially leading to competitive disadvantages.

Why are legacy systems expensive?

Legacy systems are costly because they often require custom support and outdated skill sets, have inefficient operations leading to higher resource usage, need frequent repairs due to aged infrastructure, and face compatibility issues with modern technologies, necessitating expensive workarounds or integrations.

When should I replace my legacy system?

You should consider replacing your legacy system when it no longer meets business needs, incurs high maintenance costs, hampers productivity due to inefficiencies, cannot integrate with newer technologies, or fails to comply with current security and regulatory standards.

Why is it hard to replace legacy systems?

Replacing legacy systems is challenging due to their deep integration with critical business operations, potential data migration complexities, the need for retraining staff on new systems, potential compatibility issues with existing infrastructure, and the significant time and financial investment required for a smooth transition.

What are the risks involved in legacy modernization?

Legacy modernization involves risks such as potential data loss during migration, disruption to business operations, unexpected costs, challenges in adapting to new technologies, and the possibility of new system failures or incompatibilities with existing infrastructure.

What are the benefits of legacy modernization?

Legacy modernization offers several tangible benefits: it enhances system efficiency and performance, reduces maintenance costs, increases security and compliance with current standards, improves scalability for future growth, and enables integration with modern technologies, thereby boosting overall business agility and competitiveness.