Most IT systems have not grown in a planned manner, but rather have evolved over time. And that is precisely the problem: outdated technologies, high maintenance costs, a shortage of skilled workers and a lack of scalability block innovation and jeopardise operations. A complete system replacement is often tempting, but in many cases it is risky, cost-intensive and difficult to calculate.
Our approach starts earlier: with asset-based modernisation, we systematically analyse which parts of your IT landscape are stable, sustainable and expandable, and which should be specifically modernised or replaced. The result is an IT landscape that is powerful, secure and compatible with your future strategy.
Outdated IT structures hinder scaling, innovation and security. Skills shortages, high maintenance costs and technological legacy issues are slowing down your growth. Asset-based modernisation helps you tackle change in a targeted manner – with mitigable risks but strategic impact.
Modern IT strategies do not rely on complete replacement, but rather on the targeted further development of existing systems. With our asset-based modernisation approach, we guide you through four phases in a structured manner – from in-depth analysis to sustainable transition into operation.
Our goal is to align existing systems with future requirements – without replacing them prematurely. We consider not only the technical architecture, but also teams, processes, regulatory requirements and strategic conditions. On this basis, we develop viable modernisation plans that take into account sound architectural decisions as well as organisational and economic realities.
To do this, we combine established methods such as a customised ATAM framework, domain-driven design and our 360-degree approach with specialised approaches such as the System Health Check and System Review.
We determine the current requirements together with the relevant organisational, technical and technological stakeholders.
Together with the relevant stakeholders, we evaluate the technical and technological target architecture and context and translate the results into a roadmap. This is based on domain-driven design and proven change management principles.
We specify the strategy in iterative epics and work packages, prioritise according to effort, risk and customer benefit, and ensure that business continuity is guaranteed at all times. Implementation is closely integrated with your teams, continuously validated and documented.
The transition will take place gradually, for example through parallel operation, migration, selective dismantling and the controlled replacement of obsolete system components. This will ensure that the new solution is introduced in a stable manner without jeopardising ongoing operations.
You can count on it: asset-based modernisation isn't just about tech upgrades, it also has clear benefits for strategy, operations, and implementation. Here are the main reasons why this approach is more sustainable than traditional IT modernisation:
Do you already have a modernisation plan and want an external, independent review? We can provide you with a second opinion and possible alternatives for your project. Neutrally, independently and within three to five days.
We use the System Health Check to determine the health of your system. The analysis is based on the Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method (ATAM) framework, which we have further developed. Within 10 to 20 days, depending on the scope, you will receive an overall assessment of the suitability and performance of your system, taking into account the requirements you have specified. With your business strategy in mind, we develop the basis for the next steps.
The System Review provides an in-depth analysis of your system based on specific requirements and quality scenarios. Within 20-30 days, you will receive a comprehensive assessment that includes stakeholder interviews and a technical architecture and source code review.You benefit from prioritised recommendations for action, detailed risk analyses and informed strategies for organisational development.This easy-to-understand assessment will help you to better understand quality scenarios and business objectives, and to plan and implement targeted adjustments to your system.
We implement your IT modernisation project securely and coordinate and prioritise the work packages with you. In preparation, we use a proof of concept to identify the critical points of implementation and develop comprehensive cost and risk management. You will receive a detailed roadmap that defines predictable objectives and gives you the confidence that your project will be a success.
viastore offers high-quality intralogistics solutions. Because the warehouse management system that had been developed in-house for decades, a grown monolithic system in C++, had become too complex, a health check was commissioned. The translation of the business strategy into technical requirements, detailed analyses and the development of a new target architecture led to a comprehensive modernisation concept that significantly reduced complexity and was highly accepted by the employees.
SENEC GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of EnBW, is a leading manufacturer of battery storage systems for private households and small businesses. They needed a future-proof platform for processing the IoT data from their battery storage systems. Together with the customer, we designed the architecture and built the platform. We also developed high-level technical components and supported the migration of the existing system landscape to the new platform. This led to the standardised collection and provision of IoT data for surrounding portals, data analysis platforms and services. The stable, scalable overall architecture enabled cost-effective data processing. There was also an intensive transfer of knowledge within the customer's teams.
We have been developing and modernising custom software solutions for our customers since 1996. Over 10 million people use our applications every day, some of them for decades. Our customers trust us because we have deep expertise in analysing, modernising and redeveloping legacy systems. Throughout our history, we have never had a project fail.