Application Modernization Insights

This FAQ summarizes how parcIT saved seven years by modernizing Smalltalk applications to Java with Synchrony Systems. The in-depth, 24-page report is available here. 1. Why did parcIT decide to migrate its Smalltalk applications to Java? parcIT’s shift from Smalltalk to Java wasn’t a spur-of-the-moment decision. It was a strategic  move influenced by several pivotal

PowerBuilder is best known for its rapid application development (RAD) capabilities, particularly for building data-driven client/server business applications. It’s estimated that billions of lines of PowerBuilder code are running applications in North America alone, let alone globally. PowerBuilder is considered to be a 4GL language. Key features of 4GL are a higher level of programming

Legacy systems, the reliable workhorses of the past, can become security nightmares in today’s ever-evolving threat landscape. While they may keep critical functions running smoothly, their outdated technology and lack of modern security features create vulnerabilities that cybercriminals are eager to exploit. Let’s explore five key ways legacy systems can significantly increase your cybersecurity risk:

  In the rapidly evolving technology landscape, staying ahead requires not just incremental improvements but transformative leaps. As organizations strive to modernize legacy systems and migrate to more efficient and scalable architectures, the advent of Generative AI (GenAI) is poised to redefine the process. Over the past several weeks, our discussions have centered on how

Enterprise Generation Language (EGL) was a powerful tool in its time, but the technological landscape has evolved significantly. Modernizing EGL applications is crucial for businesses to remain competitive and agile. Here are the primary reasons to modernize: 1. Improve User Experience: Outdated interfaces: EGL applications often have dated user interfaces that are not intuitive or

Six Smalltalk applications with over two million lines of code were migrated, modernized, transformed, and made production-ready in parallel, expediting the project by seven years. The decision to move to Java Eighteen years ago, this company decided to have one programming language for their software applications: Java. All new product development would be based on

Modernization promises the benefits of a modern, cloud-based tech stack, including remaining competitive, innovating quickly, supporting mobile, and reducing security risks. Yet app modernization initiatives are fraught with complexity. Sadly, over 75% of modernization projects fail, according to multiple studies conducted on mainframe and application modernizations. Executives, architects, and technical teams must be aware of the

Brownfield refers to physical land requiring clean-up, upgrades, or development before leveraging the property for new purposes. Brownfield software development describes maintaining, upgrading, migrating, interacting with, or leveraging data from legacy applications. Most of the world’s developers work on and within brownfield applications and environments. While greenfield software development gets the industry buzz, it’s the