Modernise Existing Software
The application runs, but nobody dares to touch the code anymore: outdated versions, missing documentation, the original developer is gone. Modernisation does not automatically mean a rebuild – the step-by-step path is often the better one.
Typical Starting Points
- The previous developer or service provider is no longer available.
- Framework or PHP versions are so old that updates become a risk.
- Every change takes long because nobody fully understands the system.
- Security updates are postponed because something might break.
- Documentation does not exist or is outdated.
How a Modernisation Works
- Technical assessment: code, versions, dependencies, risks
- Honest recommendation: modernise, extend or rebuild
- Set up version control and orderly update processes
- Modernisation in small, tested steps
- Documentation and ongoing support as needed
Orderly Takeover Instead of Big Bang
It starts with a technical assessment: what exists, in what condition, where are the risks? This is followed by an honest recommendation – further development, step-by-step modernisation or, in some cases, a rebuild if it means less effort in the long run. Implementation happens in small, plannable steps with version control and orderly update processes, so the system remains operational at all times.
Related practical experience: for UNICON 22 I operated and kept several systems up to date over years – with version control, orderly updates and documented changes. View the case study →
When a Rebuild Is More Honest
Not every system is worth modernising: if the technical foundation is fundamentally outdated and requirements have changed significantly, a rebuild can be cheaper in the long run. You get this recommendation from me reasoned and comprehensible – not as a sales pitch, but as the result of the assessment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you also take over systems developed by someone else?
Yes, after a technical assessment. I clarify what condition the system is in, which credentials and documents exist and what is needed for an orderly takeover.
Does the application have to go offline during modernisation?
Usually not. Work happens in small steps with tests before each update – the system remains productive throughout. Larger transitions are planned and announced.
What does a modernisation cost?
That depends on the condition of the system. The assessment provides a comprehensible estimate with prioritised steps – you decide what gets implemented and when.
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