Software Modernization

Repowering

For the modernization of a software we like to use the term repowering, which originally comes from wind power. Repowering describes the idea of replacing individual parts of an old system with modern or more powerful components in order to eliminate or reduce selected deficits. As a rule, this procedure is more favorable than a completely new development of the entire system.

When should software be modernized?

After software has been developed, it is then often in use for years. During this time, the world continues to turn and technological, organizational or legal conditions change. So it can happen that you suddenly have to face completely different challenges than years before: Does the software meet all applicable provisions of the GDPR, especially with regard to the innovations? Is the interface designed to be barrier-free and thus also valuable for users with impairments? What about sustainability? How has my business environment developed?

These or similar questions can lead to the realization that it is time to modernize software.

Five Aspects of Software Modernization

Outdated software can slow down your business and lead to a loss of competitiveness. Targeted repowering can help keep software up to date, make it more secure, make it easier to integrate new requirements or improve usability. First, a thorough analysis should be conducted to determine the extent to which modernization makes sense at all. Subsequently, it is crucial to crystallize the necessary steps for this.

Often, different areas of a system require modernization. Therefore, it makes sense to analyze the current status together with our experienced experts and to carry out a cost-benefit assessment. We offer experts from various disciplines such as software development, architecture, UX/UI, requirements engineering and IT security. Through this interdisciplinary collaboration, software solutions can be tailored and created in high quality.

Topics that need to be illuminated for a software modernization:

Outdated technology: does performance still meet requirements?
Security issues: Does my software still comply with current security and data protection regulations? Are there any known security vulnerabilities?
Maintainability: How quickly can bugs be fixed and enhancements made to existing software? Do developers need particularly rare technology or knowledge to do this?
New requirements: Have the requirements for the software evolved because, for example, work processes have changed in recent years? Are entirely new functions required or are old requirements no longer relevant?
User-friendliness: Is the software easy to use? Does it meet the requirements of impaired users and is the overall user experience good?

Future-Proof and Flexible

The technologies used by BREDEX enable us to develop applications cloud-ready. These can run both initially on-premise and later be transferred to the cloud.

This gives our customers the greatest possible flexibility of action. In doing so, we modernize the software step by step and thus secure our customers’ investment in future-proof IT solutions.