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Software Modernization:
Holistic. Transparent. Forward-looking.

Are your existing systems slowing you down? We can help you modernize them – in a targeted, pragmatic and far-sighted way. Whether optimization, transformation or rebuild: Together, we will make your software fit for the future – with modern technology, a clear strategy and a strong team at your side.

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Make your software fit for tomorrow: we are happy to support you.

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Carsten Kentschke

Service Lane Lead "Software Modernization"

Standing still is not an option.
Legacy systems don't just slow down your IT – they block innovation, growth and your future. If you want to be successful tomorrow, you have to act today.

We are your partner for software modernization – with in-depth technology expertise, proven methodology and experience from numerous successful projects. Together, we will not only future-proof your software, but make it the driver of your digital transformation.

Carsten Kentschke

Service Lane Lead "Software Modernization"

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Why software modernization?

If every update becomes a nail-biter, innovation gets stuck in day-to-day business and you may already lack the expertise in your team to keep your existing systems running reliably, then technical debt becomes a real threat – to stability, development and growth.

Legacy systems are often among a company's most valuable assets. They bundle central knowledge and reliably support daily business over a long period of time. Software modernization is a crucial step in securing the value and lifespan of existing systems.

Software modernization will get your company moving again: Your IT becomes more stable, more secure and fit for new technologies. More efficient development processes and a modern organizational structure are possible. In this way, you can ensure that your IT actively drives your business forward.

Reduce costs and work more efficiently

Modern software saves you significant costs. Your maintenance costs are reduced, while you use resources more efficiently and speed up processes. Thanks to automation and improved quality, you can increase your productivity and concentrate fully on the essentials.

Stay flexible and play at the front

Legacy systems can usually only be adapted to new requirements with great effort. Often the necessary know-how is also lacking. If you want to react quickly to market changes and develop new business models, you need scalable, flexible solutions – in other words, modern software.

Secure and reliable software

Many legacy systems no longer meet current security and data protection requirements. They often do not use encryption, use outdated communication technologies or can no longer be updated. Modern software effectively protects you from cyber attacks and closes security gaps.

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Get your modernization project off the ground

Status quo analysis

Renovation

Strategy development

AI Integration

Architecture migration

Rebuild

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Status quo analysis

Find out how your software is doing
Before you embark on modernization, it is important to understand the current state of your system in detail. We work with you to analyse the architecture, implementation, processes and organization of your current systems – relying on automation and using AI technologies where appropriate. In this way, we create a solid foundation for the next steps. Our architects and agile coaches work closely with you to precisely identify the weaknesses, potential and levers of your system.

Take the first step!
⁠Find out the current state of your software with an architecture review or gap analysis. Knowing exactly where you stand creates a solid foundation for the next steps. We offer the following workshops for this purpose.

  • Software/architecture review
  • Architecture review with code analysis
  • Gap analysis

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Renovation

Your existing software, transformed for the future
Sometimes a renovation is enough to bring an existing system back up to scratch. With the renovation approach, we preserve the valuable core but optimize it in a targeted manner – according to your needs. Whether refactoring to increase code and architecture quality, further developing and implementing modern test strategies, improving security (e.g. integrating modern IAM mechanisms), creating accessibility or modernizing the look and feel – we ensure that your system is up to date and optimally supports your requirements. Our architects, full-stack developers and process experts are always at your side.

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Strategy development

Your compass for modernization
⁠Do you want clarity about where the journey is taking you? We will work with you to develop a customized strategy that will take you safely from the current state to your desired target state. In terms of technology, organization and processes, we create a roadmap that guides you through the modernization process in a targeted manner. Our architects and process experts work with you to ensure that your modernization is not only planned effectively, but also sustainably.

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AI Integration

Your modernization, intelligently enhanced
Artificial intelligence and our experts form a powerful team to master the time pressure and complexity of extensive code bases. We use AI in a targeted manner to make your existing systems future-proof.

Whether through automated code analysis that saves you valuable development time, the recovery of unused knowledge, or sound migration strategies, we ensure that your modernization is efficient and low-risk. Our experts accompany you from the initial analysis to go-live and know exactly when the use of AI makes sense and when human experience makes the decisive difference.

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Architecture migration

Your step from old to new
Whether you are still using mainframes, client-server systems or other architectures – we will guide you safely through the migration to modern alternatives. With our understanding of old and new architectural approaches and our expertise in containerization, microservices, modularity, serverless computing, APIs and cloud services, we make your IT fit for the future. We support you from analysis and design through to implementation. In this way, we preserve what is value-adding from your existing environment, combine it with new approaches and create a future-proof solution for your business.

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Rebuild

Your new start – modern, user-centered and efficient
Sometimes there's no getting around a new build – and this is exactly where we support you with our holistic rebuild approach. We analyze your existing software, retain the essentials and create something completely new at the same time. Whether frontend, backend, testing or operations – our team will take your system to a new, future-proof dimension. The entire process is agile, user-centered and designed for long-term added value. Our developers, architects, project managers and agile coaches are at your side with help and advice, from the initial analysis to the final implementation.

Status quo analysis

Renovation

Strategy development

AI Integration

Architecture migration

Rebuild

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Status quo analysis

Find out how your software is doing
Before you embark on modernization, it is important to understand the current state of your system in detail. We work with you to analyse the architecture, implementation, processes and organization of your current systems – relying on automation and using AI technologies where appropriate. In this way, we create a solid foundation for the next steps. Our architects and agile coaches work closely with you to precisely identify the weaknesses, potential and levers of your system.

Take the first step!
⁠Find out the current state of your software with an architecture review or gap analysis. Knowing exactly where you stand creates a solid foundation for the next steps. We offer the following workshops for this purpose.

  • Software/architecture review
  • Architecture review with code analysis
  • Gap analysis

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Renovation

Your existing software, transformed for the future
Sometimes a renovation is enough to bring an existing system back up to scratch. With the renovation approach, we preserve the valuable core but optimize it in a targeted manner – according to your needs. Whether refactoring to increase code and architecture quality, further developing and implementing modern test strategies, improving security (e.g. integrating modern IAM mechanisms), creating accessibility or modernizing the look and feel – we ensure that your system is up to date and optimally supports your requirements. Our architects, full-stack developers and process experts are always at your side.

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Strategy development

Your compass for modernization
⁠Do you want clarity about where the journey is taking you? We will work with you to develop a customized strategy that will take you safely from the current state to your desired target state. In terms of technology, organization and processes, we create a roadmap that guides you through the modernization process in a targeted manner. Our architects and process experts work with you to ensure that your modernization is not only planned effectively, but also sustainably.

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AI Integration

Your modernization, intelligently enhanced
Artificial intelligence and our experts form a powerful team to master the time pressure and complexity of extensive code bases. We use AI in a targeted manner to make your existing systems future-proof.

Whether through automated code analysis that saves you valuable development time, the recovery of unused knowledge, or sound migration strategies, we ensure that your modernization is efficient and low-risk. Our experts accompany you from the initial analysis to go-live and know exactly when the use of AI makes sense and when human experience makes the decisive difference.

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Architecture migration

Your step from old to new
Whether you are still using mainframes, client-server systems or other architectures – we will guide you safely through the migration to modern alternatives. With our understanding of old and new architectural approaches and our expertise in containerization, microservices, modularity, serverless computing, APIs and cloud services, we make your IT fit for the future. We support you from analysis and design through to implementation. In this way, we preserve what is value-adding from your existing environment, combine it with new approaches and create a future-proof solution for your business.

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Rebuild

Your new start – modern, user-centered and efficient
Sometimes there's no getting around a new build – and this is exactly where we support you with our holistic rebuild approach. We analyze your existing software, retain the essentials and create something completely new at the same time. Whether frontend, backend, testing or operations – our team will take your system to a new, future-proof dimension. The entire process is agile, user-centered and designed for long-term added value. Our developers, architects, project managers and agile coaches are at your side with help and advice, from the initial analysis to the final implementation.

Dr. Frank Poschner

Daniel Engelhardt

Service Lead "Software Modernization" & Softwarearchitekt

Daniel Engelhardt

Let's discuss how we can modernize your software together.

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Ready to take the first step towards modernization?

"A journey always begins with the first step."
Do you want to update your software and are about to take the first step? Our lightweight formats pave the way.

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Software Architecture Review

Fitness check for your architecture

Would you like to better understand the current state of your software architecture? With our lightweight workshop format, we analyze the strengths and weaknesses of your architecture together. We will then provide you with customized recommendations that will help you implement targeted improvements.

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Technical Code Analysis

Technical analysis of the source code of existing systems

Would you like to better understand the current implementation status of your software architecture? We offer you a comprehensive technical analysis of the source code of your existing system - on request in the form of a collaborative workshop and combined with an interactive software architecture review.

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Gap Analysis

The roadmap to the goal

Do you want to make your existing system fit for the future and are looking for a clear plan for the transformation? The gap analysis provides you with a comprehensive description of your current status, high-level planning for the reference system and a concrete roadmap for your path to the goal.

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AI Assisted Coding

Efficient programming with generative AI

In this workshop, you will learn how to integrate generative AI tools such as GitHub Copilot or ChatGPT directly into your everyday development work. Practical exercises and best practices will show you how to use the new possibilities safely and efficiently – and make coding even smarter.

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Collaborative methods in software design

In this training course, you will learn how to develop tailor-made software with your team using innovative approaches such as domain-driven design and event storming. You will train collaboration in interactive exercises. After the training, you will be able to make your design processes more agile and intelligent.

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Modern software development with Spring Boot

Mastering Spring Boot – modern software development made easy

Learn how to develop modern applications quickly and efficiently with Spring Boot. In this hands-on training course, we show you how to successfully use Spring Boot from the basics to advanced topics such as microservices and security – with Java or Kotlin as the technology stack.

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REST API Basics

Learn how to design and implement APIs correctly

With interactive exercises, you will train HTTP and REST basics for an optimal developer experience. Make your API development processes more systematic and successful.

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Think API!

Learn to think in APIs

Learn how to use APIs strategically and successfully in a practical way. Interactive exercises allow you to practice proven principles and make your API processes more valuable for your organization and partners.

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A selection of our modernization projects

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What else is there to software modernization?

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Successful projects with codecentric

Learn how we work on our projects and how we support our customers in meeting their challenges.

Our references

Find out about our customer projects and use cases.

How we work

Working together with passion to create sustainable solutions