3-Week Software Modernization Consulting CIGen

As businesses evolve, outdated software can become a major obstacle to growth, limiting innovation, increasing operational risks, and inflating IT costs. Many companies recognize the need for modernization but struggle with where to start, which technologies to adopt, and how to minimize disruption.

This 3-week interactive consulting provides a comprehensive approach to software modernization, helping organizations align their IT strategy with business goals, assess technical feasibility, and develop an actionable modernization roadmap. Through expert guidance and hands-on assessments, you will gain the insights needed to confidently upgrade your software ecosystem.

Workshop agenda:

Week 1: Defining business needs and assessing legacy systems

Before embarking on modernization, it's crucial to understand how existing software supports business operations, where inefficiencies lie, and which upgrades will deliver the most value. First, we align modernization efforts with business priorities and assess current technical limitations.

• Business objectives and IT challenges review: Identifying key pain points, performance issues, and long-term technology goals.
• Legacy system analysis: Evaluating existing applications, dependencies, and operational inefficiencies.
• Industry best practices and use cases: Exploring how similar businesses have successfully modernized their software to improve scalability and agility.

Outcome: A clear understanding of modernization priorities and how they align with business objectives.

Week 2: Technical feasibility and modernization strategy

The next step is determining the most suitable modernization approach. This session focuses on evaluating different strategies, exploring Azure-based modernization options, and addressing potential risks.

• Technical infrastructure review: Assessing current architectures, integrations, and scalability challenges.
• Modernization pathways exploration: Evaluating different approaches such as rehosting (lift-and-shift), refactoring, rearchitecting, and rebuilding applications.
• Azure cloud solutions deep dive: Reviewing Microsoft Azure technologies for modernization, including Azure App Services, Containers, Kubernetes, and serverless computing.
• Risk assessment and compliance considerations: Addressing security, data governance, and regulatory compliance factors.

Outcome: A tailored modernization strategy aligned with technical feasibility and long-term scalability.

Week 3: Roadmap development and implementation planning

The final session focuses on turning insights into action, prioritizing key modernization initiatives, and creating a phased implementation plan. We ensure that modernization efforts are structured, cost-effective, and aligned with business growth objectives.

• Prioritization of modernization initiatives: Identifying quick wins and long-term transformation projects.
• Pilot project planning: Defining proof-of-concept (PoC) approaches to validate modernization efforts before full-scale deployment.
• Implementation roadmap: Structuring a phased migration plan with clear milestones, estimated costs, and technical requirements.

Outcome: A structured modernization roadmap with phased implementation steps, risk mitigation strategies, and business impact assessments.

Who the workshop is most beneficial for?

This workshop is ideal for companies that:

• Depend on legacy applications that no longer meet business needs.
• Are exploring AI adoption but need guidance on the best approach.
• Want to improve software performance, scalability, and security.
• Need a modernization plan that minimizes disruption while maximizing ROI.

Key deliverables

At the end of this workshop, you will receive:

• A detailed assessment of your legacy systems and technical limitations.
• A modernization strategy outlining the most suitable upgrade paths.
• A prioritized list of initiatives based on impact and feasibility.
• A phased implementation roadmap with technical recommendations and cost estimates.

Learn more: https://www.cigen.io/services/app-modernization

Eliminate legacy bottlenecks and embrace modern, scalable technologies – schedule your 3-week software modernization workshop!