Legacy Application Modernization
Transform fragile, outdated apps into scalable, secure, cloud-native systems without rewriting your company history. Ideal for orgs stuck supporting software that predates TikTok (or even smartphones).
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Old Code, New Tricks
Outdated systems are costing you more than just maintenance.
They slow your teams, frustrate your users, and block new initiatives. Worse, they hide the true cost of stagnation behind “if it still works, don’t touch it” thinking. But every day you defer modernization, the risks rise—security gaps widen, integrations break, and talent walks away. In fact, 63% of IT leaders say legacy tech is the biggest barrier to digital transformation.
It’s not just about replacing code—it’s about reclaiming agility.
Inventive’s Legacy Application Modernization service helps you evolve outdated platforms into modern, scalable, cloud-ready systems. Whether you’re dealing with mainframes, monolithic apps, or proprietary tech that no one wants to touch, we build a custom path forward that balances risk, speed, and business value.
Preserve what works. Rebuild what matters. Extend what’s next.
Our approach starts with a deep audit of your current environment—dependencies, usage, risk. From there, we apply a phased strategy: containerize where possible, refactor where needed, and replatform where the gains are greatest. The result? Faster performance, lower TCO, and systems your team actually wants to work with.
This isn’t a rip-and-replace—it’s a smart transformation.
We specialize in minimizing downtime, reducing disruption, and helping internal teams transition smoothly. With toolchains that support CI/CD, cloud-native architectures, and future AI integration, we don’t just modernize your tech—we align it to your roadmap.
Legacy doesn’t mean useless—but unmodernized means vulnerable.
From security threats to vendor lock-in, the longer you wait, the harder it becomes to maintain, scale, or even hire for your legacy stack. Let’s fix it now—before your next initiative hits a wall.
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Old tech repels talent. Modernization keeps them.
Modernizing helped us retain talent. Nobody wants to work on old tech.
VP of Engineering, SaaS Company
Old Code, New Tricks
- Your best engineer just rage-quit after seeing the codebase.
- Your software breaks every time you try to improve it.
- Compliance called. They want your ancient stack off the record.
Lower Support Costs
Delta Airlines' Mainframe Migration
Modernizing flight systems drove major savings and unlocked speed to market.
Faster Deployment Velocity
The Trade Desk's Reinvention
Microservices and CI/CD turned a sluggish toolset into a dev powerhouse.
Time Reduction
Insurance Startup's COBOL Exit
Python-powered refactor cut claims processing time by 95%.