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Software modernization: future-proof solutions for complex systems
In today's digital world, software modernization is not a luxury, but a necessity. We accompany you professionally and securely on the way to updating your existing (critical) software systems and support your IT modernization comprehensively and sustainably.
Why software modernization is important
We understand the importance of IT/OT security and highly available systems in an increasingly connected world. That's why we offer customized services and solutions tailored to our clients' specific requirements and risks. Our goal is to help you protect your systems and data from cyber threats, meet compliance requirements and ensure the security of your employees, customers and partners. Whether you need secure development methods for the early detection of vulnerabilities, are looking for solutions for functional security in the rail sector or want to improve your security practices in an agile way. We have the expertise and resources to help you achieve your security goals.
Your challenges - our solutions
Mastering complexity, minimizing risks and preventing failures - we have the right, tailor-made solution for every challenge.
Technical complexity and high availability
At ICS - Informatik Consulting Systems GmbH, we understand the requirements of companies that need continuous operability (99.999% "five nines") and minimal maintenance windows. We modernize your systems step by step ("Strangler Pattern") so that your operations are not impaired at any time.
Compliance and regulatory requirements
Industry-specific regulations in areas such as energy, rail transport, logistics and automotive make modernization complex. Our experienced team of specialists ensures that all modernization steps are carried out in compliance with Critical Infrastructure regulations, as well as BSI and industry-specific requirements.
Complex system landscapes and special hardware
We manage integration with special hardware (e.g. ICS/SCADA systems) and complex IT landscapes using tried-and-tested modernization tools, automated code analyses and efficient data migration strategies.
Skills shortage and organizational challenges
With comprehensive modernization consulting and training, we prepare your teams optimally for the changes and accompany the change management proactively and in partnership.
Our services at a glance
Whether legacy migration, cloud integration or UI modernization - we bring your software forward sustainably with expertise, precision, innovative strength and digital foresight.
Legacy system modernization:
We reliably transfer your legacy systems to modern platforms, languages and frameworks (replatforming), e.g. from COBOL to Java or from .NET Framework to .NET Core.
Encapsulation:
We isolate complex legacy components and provide clear interfaces so that they can be gradually modernized or replaced without disrupting existing processes.
System integration and API-first modernization:
We create an end-to-end IT infrastructure by optimally connecting your existing systems and new components.
Cloud migration and containerization:
We accompany your applications securely into the cloud to optimize scalability, availability and cost efficiency. We use state-of-the-art approaches such as microservices and serverless computing. More information on digital transformation.
Refactoring and re-engineering:
Our team of experts improves your software architecture, increases code quality and ensures better maintainability - without changing the existing functionality. Refactoring specifically optimizes the existing code, while re-engineering fundamentally redesigns the software architecture.
Technology update and UI modernization:
By using the latest frameworks and technologies, we minimize security risks and at the same time increase the user-friendliness of your applications (application modernization).
Your key benefits
Software modernization brings real added value, and not just technically. You feel the difference in every area: sustainable, measurable and with a real impact on your entire business.
Faster market launch of new functions (time-to-market)
Increased competitiveness through modernized business processes
Improved scalability and flexibility
Reduction of technical debt
Optimized IT operating costs (TCO)
Future-proof IT structures
What is software modernization?
Software modernization involves updating and optimizing existing software systems to make them more efficient, more secure and easier to maintain.
When should a legacy system be modernized?
Modernization makes sense when outdated technologies slow down your business processes, security risks arise or maintenance costs increase.
What does refactoring mean?
Refactoring refers to the targeted improvement of existing software code without changing the actual functionality of the application.
What is replatforming?
Replatforming describes the migration of existing applications to modern platforms or frameworks, for example from COBOL to Java or .NET Core.
How does encapsulation work?
Encapsulation isolates individual software components so that they can be modernized or replaced step by step without affecting the operation of the overall solution.
Why is cloud migration important?
Cloud migration improves the scalability, cost efficiency and flexibility of your IT systems and enables you to benefit from modern infrastructure. More about digital transformation.
How does ICS support regulatory requirements?
ICS accompanies your modernization steps in accordance with KRITIS, BSI and other relevant regulatory requirements to ensure security and compliance.
What does UI modernization mean?
UI modernization means making the user interfaces of applications contemporary, intuitive and user-friendly in order to increase user acceptance.
How does ICS deal with technical debt?
We reduce technical debt through targeted modernization steps such as refactoring in order to reduce maintenance costs in the long term and increase the efficiency of your systems.
What is the "Strangler pattern"?
The "strangler pattern" describes a gradual modernization in which new and old system components are operated in parallel and old parts are successively replaced.
Can I change my plan later?
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