Assessment and roadmap
We review your code, servers and risks, then give you a clear plan with priorities and costs.
In plain words
Many businesses run on software built 10 or more years ago. It still works, but it is slow to change, harder to secure and expensive to host. We upgrade it piece by piece to modern technology and move it to the cloud, while the old version keeps running until the new one is ready.
Is this for you?
Signs your software needs modernising
If any of these sound familiar, this service can help.
- Your application runs on .NET Framework or old Windows servers
- Small changes take weeks and often break something else
- Security updates for your platform are ending or already ended
- It is hard to find developers who want to work on the old technology
- Server and licence costs keep going up
- The system is slow, or goes down when many people use it
What we build
What modernisation includes
We tailor the plan to your application. Not everything needs rebuilding.
.NET Framework to modern .NET
Upgrade to the latest long-term-support version of .NET for better speed, security and support.
Cloud migration
Move to Azure or AWS with the right setup for your traffic, budget and compliance needs.
Database modernisation
Upgrade, clean up and move your SQL Server databases safely, with tested backups.
Automated deployment
Releases that are tested and deployed automatically, so updates become routine instead of risky.
Security and monitoring
Modern login, encryption and monitoring, so you know about problems before your users do.
Example
Moving a legacy order portal to the cloud
A company’s customer portal runs on an ageing Windows server. A full rewrite would be too risky, so we modernise it in stages.
Before
- One old server runs everything, and if it fails the portal is down
- Each release is done by hand, late at night
- Pages are slow at busy times
- Only one person knows how the system works
After
- We move one part at a time to modern .NET on the cloud
- Old and new run side by side, and traffic moves over gradually
- Releases are automatic and can be rolled back in minutes
- The old server is retired once everything has moved
How it works
Our step-by-step approach
- 01
Assess
Understand the code, dependencies and risks.
- 02
Plan
Agree priorities, order of work and a fixed scope.
- 03
Migrate in stages
Move piece by piece, testing each step.
- 04
Switch over
Move users across safely, then retire the old system.
What you get
Included in every project
Clear deliverables, so you always know what you are paying for.
- A written assessment and roadmap
- Modern, supported .NET code
- A cloud setup you own and control
- Automated testing and deployment
- Monitoring and alerts
- Documentation of the new system
- Knowledge handover to your team
- Support after go-live
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Straight answers to what clients usually ask us first.
Will there be downtime?
We plan for little or none. Because the old and new systems run side by side, users are moved across gradually and we can switch back if needed.
Do you rewrite everything from scratch?
Rarely. Rewrites are slow and risky. We keep what works, upgrade what we can and only rebuild the parts that truly need it.
Azure or AWS?
Both work well with .NET. We recommend based on your existing tools, team skills, compliance needs and budget.
Will the cloud cost more than our servers?
Not necessarily. We size the setup to your real usage and show you the expected monthly cost before you commit.
Can our in-house team keep working on it?
Yes. We document everything and can work alongside your developers so they are comfortable with the new system.
Is old software holding your business back?
Book a free 30-minute call. You will leave with practical next steps, whether or not we work together.