Upgrade your existing applications, eliminate inefficiencies, and embrace a future-ready IT ecosystem.
Your business is evolving. The demands on your hybrid cloud infrastructure are changing – faster than ever. You need a hybrid cloud model that keeps up, adapts effortlessly, and empowers you to focus on what matters: growth, innovation, and delivering value.
We don’t just offer hybrid cloud services – we design them around you. Whether you need the agility of public cloud services, the security of private cloud, or the control of an on-premises data centre, we ensure every workload runs where it performs best.
Let us help you build a hybrid cloud strategy that delivers confidence, resilience, and a foundation for future innovation – so you stay ahead, no matter what comes next.
IBM i and Business Applications
Enhance, extend, and optimise your existing applications, including IBM i (formerly iSeries or AS/400), without disruption to business operations.
Cloud-Based Applications
Optimise and refactor your existing applications to leverage the latest cloud computing architectures.
Custom Applications
Enhance proprietary apps for better functionality, security, and integration.
Databases
Migrate and upgrade data management platforms for faster performance and scalability.
When your applications are modernised, your business moves faster, operates smarter, and scales seamlessly.
Imagine a world where your technology fuels growth instead of limiting it. With Evolution Systems, that future is now.
With our advanced application modernisation approach, we don’t just update your applications – we reinvent them.
We make hybrid cloud managed services simple, secure, and sustainable – so you can lead with confidence.
Your competitors are evolving – will you stay ahead or struggle to keep up? Outdated applications create inefficiencies, security risks, and operational bottlenecks. But with the right application modernisation strategies and services, these challenges become opportunities for growth.
By aligning your modernisation project with your business objectives, we help you optimise data management, streamline cloud migration, and future-proof your IT infrastructure. This isn’t just an upgrade – it’s a strategic transformation that drives efficiency, resilience, and real-time innovation.
It’s time to modernise. It’s time to lead.
Application modernisation is the process of upgrading existing applications to improve performance, scalability, security, and integration with modern technologies. As businesses continue to evolve, outdated systems create inefficiencies, security risks, and escalating operational costs.
Modernising applications ensures that businesses remain agile, competitive, and future-ready. Whether through cloud migration, adopting microservice architecture, or optimising data management, modernisation enhances operational efficiency, improves customer experience, and supports seamless growth.
A well-planned modernisation strategy is essential to aligning technology with business objectives. The most effective approaches include:
~ Rehosting (Lift and Shift) – Moving an existing system to the cloud with minimal changes for faster implementation and cost savings.
~ Refactoring – Modifying parts of an application to improve performance, security, and scalability while maintaining core functionality.
~ Replatforming – Adjusting an application for cloud computing without major restructuring, improving efficiency without extensive redevelopment.
~ Rebuilding – Redesigning an application from the ground up using modern programming languages and architectures.
~ Replacing – Retiring an existing system in favour of a fully modernised application that aligns with current business needs.
The right strategy depends on factors such as existing infrastructure, modernisation initiatives, and long-term business goals.
Outdated systems, once essential, often become costly to maintain, challenging to integrate, and prone to security vulnerabilities. Legacy application modernisation addresses these issues by:
~ Reducing Costs – Lowering infrastructure expenses through cloud computing and optimised resource allocation.
~ Enhancing Security & Compliance – Implementing updated security frameworks and ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
~ Boosting Performance & Efficiency – Enabling real-time data processing, automation, and seamless system operations.
~ Supporting Seamless Integration – Ensuring compatibility with existing workflows, hybrid cloud environments, and modern business applications.
~ Future-Proofing IT Infrastructure – Adapting applications to align with evolving business objectives, enabling long-term scalability and resilience.
A structured approach is critical to ensuring the success of an application modernisation project. The 12 factors to application modernisation include:
~ Business Objectives – Define how modernisation aligns with company goals.
~ Current System Assessment – Evaluate performance, dependencies, and technical limitations.
~ Technology Stack – Select the right programming language, frameworks, and infrastructure.
~ Cloud Readiness – Determine the best cloud migration approach, including public, private, or hybrid cloud solutions.
~ Security & Compliance – Strengthen cyber security measures and meet regulatory standards.
~ Data Management – Ensure smooth data migration, integrity, and real-time accessibility.
~ Integration Capabilities – Maintain connectivity with both older and modern systems.
~ User Experience (UX) – Enhance usability and accessibility for both employees and customers.
~ Performance Optimisation – Improve application speed, reliability, and scalability.
~ Automation & DevOps – Streamline updates and deployments to enhance efficiency.
~ Cost & ROI Analysis – Measure the financial impact and expected return on investment.
~ Scalability & Future Growth – Ensure the modernised application can adapt to evolving business needs.
Effective application modernisation requires the right strategies, tools, and expertise. Our solutions help businesses:
~ Automate Modernisation – Accelerate code conversion and optimisation with intelligent automation.
~ Enhance Database Modernisation – Upgrade data management platforms for improved performance and scalability.
~ Enable Seamless Integration – Ensure modernised applications function smoothly within existing IT ecosystems.
~ Minimise Risk and Downtime – Implement structured methodologies for a smooth transition and business continuity.
~ Optimise Cloud Migration – Transition to cloud-native or hybrid cloud environments for greater agility and efficiency.
With Evolution Systems, businesses gain access to the expertise and technology needed to successfully execute legacy application modernisation, ensuring long-term security, performance, and innovation.
