FAQ
How can managed app modernisation boost my ROI?
Reducing maintenance costs
With outdated platforms, you’re typically putting out fires, fixing malfunctioning code, or paying extra for specialised support. Modernisation resolves your technical debt and reduces your maintenance requirements to a fraction of what they previously were.
Increasing productivity
Application modernisation gives you new possibilities to connect, streamline, and automate workflows. For example, when working with British insurer LV=, we reduced the steps in its workflows by 75%. This reduced its labour costs, contributing to greater profitability and improved competitive positioning.
Identifying bottlenecks and opportunities
Modernisation gives you the opportunity to introduce the latest analytics technologies to your infrastructure. With improved visibility over what’s happening in your business, you can see where processes are slowing down—and find out how to serve customers better.
Enable innovation
Modernisation enables you to adopt new technologies, such as the latest Generative AI tools. From here, you can create new digital, web-optimised services, giving your customers the flexible and convenient experiences they need.
Is it possible to modernise a legacy app with no detailed documentation (functional specifications)?
Yes, it’s possible to modernise a legacy app with no documentation if you reverse-engineer the code. By extracting the business logic in the existing IT system, you can determine its capabilities and the opportunities for modernisation.
This is a fairly common scenario, and something that Griffiths Waite has completed with many clients. While reverse-engineering code is complex, we use automation to simplify and accelerate the process.
How does cloud computing impact application modernisation strategies?
Moving applications to the cloud is often—but not always—a part of application modernisation. Many companies want to take advantage of the services that come packaged with cloud platforms. These services typically include AI, business intelligence, security, and monitoring tools.
In addition, cloud application modernisation offers some other clear advantages:
Improved data capabilities
Cloud hosting offers convenient (and cost-effective) ways to capture, store, and share data.
Remote access
Cloud hosting also makes it easier for employees and customers to access your services from a greater range of locations and devices.
Lower maintenance costs
On-site data storage is expensive and complex, and moving to the cloud greatly reduces your maintenance requirements.
How do application modernisation services enhance business agility?
Markets change quickly today, and your business needs to be able to adapt quickly. Modernising your existing IT systems helps in several ways:
Make changes faster
Modernised applications typically use microservices architecture. The application is essentially broken down into smaller components —making it easier to update or change parts of it without affecting the rest.
Scale easily
When your customer base or workload changes, this affects the demands on your system. Modern applications can scale up and down more easily, helping you operate cost-effectively.
Provide better user experience
With modern architecture, you integrate with other systems and services to deliver a superior user experience. For example, you can make your organisation’s services available on new apps and platforms that your customers are adopting.