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The Challenge

Legacy Systems Create Pain Points

That application you built years ago? It still works. Mostly. But every change takes longer than it should. The developers who built it are gone. It runs on outdated technology that's increasingly hard to support.

You're facing real pain points: too invested to start over, too constrained to grow. Every year, the technical debt compounds. Security vulnerabilities accumulate. Integration with modern tools becomes harder.

These challenges don't have to hold your business back. With the right partner, legacy systems can be transformed into assets that empower your team.

Sound Familiar?

  • Simple changes take weeks, not days
  • The original developers have moved on
  • You're running unsupported .NET Framework versions
  • Cloud hosting isn't an option with current architecture
  • Security audits keep flagging the same issues
  • New hires struggle to understand the codebase
  • Performance is degrading as data grows
The Solution

Turning Problems Into Productive Possibilities

You don't have to start from scratch. Our 100% Australia-based team modernises your systems incrementally—reducing risk, preserving business logic, and delivering lasting value along the way.

.NET Migrations

Upgrade from .NET Framework to .NET 8+ for better performance, cross-platform support, and long-term maintainability.

Cloud Migration

Move from on-premise servers to Azure for scalability, reliability, and reduced infrastructure overhead.

Architecture Refactoring

Break apart monoliths, introduce proper layering, and create an architecture that supports future growth.

Database Optimisation

Address performance bottlenecks, clean up schema issues, and prepare your data layer for modern demands.

Security Hardening

Fix vulnerabilities, implement modern authentication, and bring your systems up to current security standards.

UI/UX Refresh

Modernise the user experience without rebuilding the entire application. New frontend, preserved backend.

Common Migration Paths

Understanding Your Unique Challenges

Every modernisation journey is different. Here are some of the common paths we help clients navigate—each tailored to their specific needs.

.NET Framework → .NET 8+

Microsoft's .NET Framework is in maintenance mode—no new features, limited support horizon. Modern .NET offers dramatic performance improvements, cross-platform deployment, and active development.

Typical timeline: 2-6 months depending on complexity

On-Premise → Azure Cloud

Stop managing servers. Azure provides scalable, secure infrastructure with pay-as-you-go pricing. We handle the migration, including data, applications, and integrations.

Typical timeline: 1-4 months depending on infrastructure

Monolith → Modular Architecture

Tightly coupled systems are hard to change and risky to deploy. We incrementally decompose monoliths into well-defined modules or services that can evolve independently.

Typical timeline: 3-12 months (done incrementally)

Web Forms → Modern Frontend

Legacy ASP.NET Web Forms applications are difficult to maintain and offer poor user experiences. We can migrate to Blazor, React, or other modern frameworks while preserving your business logic.

Typical timeline: 2-8 months depending on size

How We Work

Modernisation with NO Compromises

Rip-and-replace is risky and expensive. We take an incremental approach that delivers tangible results continuously while minimising disruption to your business.

1

Engage: Assessment & Discovery

We engage deeply with your existing system—codebase, architecture, dependencies, and pain points. You get a clear picture of what you have and a roadmap for where to go.

2

Enable: Prioritised Roadmap

Not everything needs to change at once. We identify quick wins and strategic improvements—enabling your team with tools and resources that deliver maximum value with minimum risk.

3

Enrich: Incremental Delivery

We modernise in phases, enriching your systems with working improvements every few weeks. You see progress, provide feedback, and watch value compound over time.

4

Parallel Running

For critical systems, we run old and new in parallel until you're confident. No big-bang cutovers, no crossed fingers.

Our Modernisation Principles

  • 🎯 Preserve business logic
    Your processes are encoded in that legacy system. We extract and preserve what matters.
  • 📈 Deliver value continuously
    No waiting months for a "big reveal." You see improvements every sprint.
  • 🔄 Enable rollback
    Every change is reversible. If something goes wrong, we can recover quickly.
  • 📚 Transfer knowledge
    We document everything and train your team. No new "black box" to replace the old one.
  • 🛡️ Reduce risk first
    Security vulnerabilities and stability issues get priority before feature work.
The Big Question

Modernise or Rebuild?

It's the question every legacy system owner faces. As your trusted partner, we'll help you find the right answer for your unique situation.

Modernise When...

  • Core business logic is sound and valuable
  • The system mostly does what you need
  • Budget or timeline doesn't allow full rebuild
  • Gradual improvement is acceptable
  • Technical issues are fixable, not fundamental
  • You need to maintain continuity during transition

Rebuild When...

  • Requirements have fundamentally changed
  • The architecture is beyond rescue
  • Modernisation would cost more than rebuilding
  • You're changing the entire business model
  • Technical debt is so deep it's unmaintainable
  • You have runway for parallel development

Not sure which applies to you? That's exactly what our assessment is for. We'll give you honest advice as a trusted partner—even if it means telling you to rebuild, or that the current system is actually fine.

Investment

Smart ROI for Lasting Value

Every legacy system is different, so we scope each engagement individually. Our custom solutions are designed to pay off today and long into the future.

Initial Assessment

Fixed Price

1-2 week deep dive into your codebase. You get a full assessment report and modernisation roadmap—yours to keep regardless of next steps.

Modernisation Phases

T&M or Fixed

Each phase is scoped and priced individually. You can proceed phase-by-phase, adjusting based on results and priorities.

Ongoing Support

Retainer

After modernisation, transition to one of our maintenance tiers for continued support and evolution.

Ready to Turn Legacy Challenges Into Opportunities?

Book a free consultation and tell us about your legacy system. Our 100% Australia-based team will give you honest advice on the best path forward.