Modernization is Multidimensional
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There are many dimensions involved in replacing old systems. Along with modernization, developing new software, deploying standard software and outsourcing are equally well represented. Modernization however has one significant advantage: existing and proven processes and business logic can be preserved and transferred to a modern environment in a cost effective manner.
smartShift is about modernizing smart.
The methods used depend upon current system status and desired outcome:
- For migration and rehosting, special tools are used to transfer your software over to a Windows, Unix, Linux or z/OS platform without any significant changes to source code or databases
- Transformation is often useful when transferring existing programs and databases over to new environments, replacing outdated languages or combining multiple language or database systems
- Structuring or restructuring programs with the aim of improving the source code of individual applications without needing to change their underlying architecture
New program structures are also required when one of the following measures is taken:
- Application Reduction: Redundant programs, components or database entities are removed, or program components with similar tasks located (code duplication) and where possible, bundled into a single module to reduce maintenance costs
- Componentization/Modularization: Splits programs and program components into single components or modules that can be individually called by other programs via an interface without needing to start the entire application, one example being Web services
- Code Slicing/Splitting: Partitioning a program into multiple sub-programs leads to easier maintenance via the elimination of redundant source-code elements and improved efficiency in terms of processor use by running the program as a collection of smaller, more manageable distributed tasks
Greater flexibility is also achieved by separating the input/output and business logic inherent in a program. This simplifies the subsequent database exchanges because program modifications are no longer necessary.
The individual facets of modernization can be employed individually or in combination. Whatever best fits your needs.
When it comes to migration and software adaptation, the smartShift methodology has proven itself to be the most powerful approach available in the modernization market.