{"id":7323,"date":"2023-04-13T14:19:06","date_gmt":"2023-04-13T14:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/?p=7323"},"modified":"2026-02-24T12:53:14","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T12:53:14","slug":"app-modernization-digital-transformation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/blog\/app-modernization-digital-transformation\/","title":{"rendered":"Application modernization \u2013 why it\u2019s the foundation for your digital transformation journey"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The preferences and behaviors of customers are evolving, and the pressure to compete for their business is at an all-time high. The pandemic had a lot to do with these developments, and along with it came the realization that increased agility and innovation are needed \u2014 not only to proactively fight any future disruptions, but also to better serve customers. 2020 therefore saw many organizations accelerate down the road on their digital transformation journeys, and there are no signs of this trend slowing down in 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there\u2019s a crucial first stop during your digital transformation journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Application modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I go any further, let\u2019s define what application modernization is. It\u2019s the process of updating outdated systems and software to take advantage of modern technology and trends, such as the cloud.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be asking, \u201cSo what?\u201d And I agree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because <a href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/services\/application-modernization\/\">application modernizing<\/a> isn\u2019t just about modernizing your technology. It\u2019s about giving you the tools you need to <a href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/services\/application-modernization\/\"><strong>modernize your business<\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The methods of doing this can vary widely depending on who you ask, however, so it\u2019s often unclear how to begin your modernization journey. This is one of the reasons why most organizations struggle to achieve successful outcomes from their application modernization initiatives. I\u2019ll go more in depth about that and give my recommendations on the right modernization approach later in this blog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When application modernization is done right, though, there are many benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #24125f;color:#24125f\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 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ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/blog\/app-modernization-digital-transformation\/#Next_Stop_Digital_Transformation\" >Next Stop: Digital Transformation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/blog\/app-modernization-digital-transformation\/#But_Many_Application_Modernization_Initiatives_Fail\" >But Many Application Modernization Initiatives Fail<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/blog\/app-modernization-digital-transformation\/#How_to_Make_the_Most_of_Your_Application_Modernization_Efforts\" >How to Make the Most of Your Application Modernization Efforts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/blog\/app-modernization-digital-transformation\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/europe\/blog\/app-modernization-digital-transformation\/#What_Relevantz_Can_Do_for_You\" >What Relevantz Can Do for You<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_Application_Modernization\"><\/span>The Benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/services\/application-modernization\/\">Application Modernization<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on my experience and interactions with industry professionals about their wants and needs for their business, below is a list I created of the top business and technology benefits seen from application modernization:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improved <a href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/services\/customer-experience\/\">customer experience<\/a> and retention <\/strong>\u2013 Technologies like cloud and mobile enable you to become more customer centric by making user-friendly applications and seamless multi-channel experiences a reality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time insights<\/strong> \u2013 Make better business decisions and gain a better understanding of your customers with the real-time insights that modernization enables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rapid innovation<\/strong> \u2013 Shift the focus away from maintenance and support of your legacy systems and on to building new products and services for your customers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Increased business agility<\/strong> \u2013 React to changing business conditions with the speed and agility needed in today\u2019s world, and roll out new features, updates, and products to your customers faster than ever before<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved security and compliance<\/strong> \u2013 In addition to moving away from outdated systems that are highly vulnerable to security threats, modern infrastructure and applications give you the agility you need to keep up with regulatory changes as you grow<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lower TCO<\/strong> \u2013 Spend less money on maintenance and support, and minimize technical debt now and in the future<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Stop_Digital_Transformation\"><\/span>Next Stop: Digital Transformation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As I touched on before, a successful application modernization initiative also lays the foundation for a successful digital transformation. That\u2019s in addition to the benefits I just mentioned. Because when you take the right strategic approach to modernization, you\u2019ll have the infrastructure and applications in place that will give you the capabilities to accomplish your business objectives in order to compete in today\u2019s digital marketplace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"But_Many_Application_Modernization_Initiatives_Fail\"><\/span>But Many Application Modernization Initiatives Fail<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernization initiatives often fail, putting the brakes on many a digital transformation journey. This can be for any number of reasons. Prioritizing the wrong aspects of the initiative, a lack of budget, not having the talent needed, even pushback from middle management. The list goes on. The consulting firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mckinsey.com\/~\/media\/McKinsey\/Business%20Functions\/McKinsey%20Digital\/Our%20Insights\/Unlocking%20business%20acceleration%20in%20a%20hybrid%20cloud%20world\/Unlocking-business-acceleration-in-a-hybrid-cloud-world-Report.ashx\">McKinsey<\/a> actually found that \u201caround 80% of CIOs report that they have not attained the level of agility and business benefits that they sought through modernization.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This only highlights the need for a strategic, multifaceted approach to application modernization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Make_the_Most_of_Your_Application_Modernization_Efforts\"><\/span>How to Make the Most of Your Application Modernization Efforts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To have the best chance of your modernization initiative succeeding \u2014 resulting in the benefits I mentioned earlier as well as laying the foundation for your digital transformation journey \u2014 I\u2019ve listed below what I think to be the most important parts of an effective modernization strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Have a business-centric mindset<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Many technology and service providers tend to take a siloed, inside-out approach to modernization, focusing on refactoring or rewriting the legacy applications on a modern technology stack. While technology initiatives are an essential part of application modernization, I believe the primary focus of modernization should be the expansion of business value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To begin such an initiative with business value at the front of your mind, you start with what outcomes you\u2019d like to see from the modernization project. Next, perform a targeted assessment of the applications and services that make up the business capabilities you want. Don\u2019t focus on the oldest technology. Instead, focus on which applications or systems are getting in the way of achieving your business goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In other words, what technology isn\u2019t capable of supporting your digital business initiatives?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Take a continuous approach<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Modernization projects are best when continuous and ongoing. As your current technology stands, 80% of it is probably perfectly capable of supporting your current digital initiatives. It\u2019s the remaining 20% that\u2019s holding you back. So why replace all of it at once?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A total rip and replace is too costly, risky, and time consuming. To compete, you need the support now, not a year from now. It\u2019s difficult to predict what your business will need in the future. And by then, a component, application, or service might not be capable of supporting those needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Bring in the right partner<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The plethora of cloud platforms and modernization strategies makes it difficult to know where to even begin the process of modernizing. That\u2019s why partnering with the right service provider to guide you along your journey is invaluable. Find an experienced implementation partner that will take the time to understand your business and listen to your unique wants and needs. After hearing your business objectives, they will be able to chart out the correct path and help you along the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Recruit and retain the right talent<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Along with needing the right implementation partner to help you through your journey, you also need to recruit and retain the right staff. In addition to hiring those knowledgeable in emerging technologies, you should also retain those who work with legacy technologies, such as those versed in mainframe languages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We all know that there\u2019s a shrinking talent pool of COBOL programmers, for instance, but that doesn\u2019t have to mean a \u201crip and replace\u201d of those workers. Consider training them in modern programming languages instead. There are even contemporary tools that can speed up the learning process. One such tool, <a href=\"https:\/\/copilot.github.com\/\">Github Copilot<\/a>, gives code suggestions by employing artificial intelligence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A workforce skilled in legacy as well as modern programming languages will lead to a much smoother transition. That is, workers will be able to contribute their knowledge of a legacy system\u2019s functionality as well as embrace the modernization project, having been equipped with the new skills they need to stay relevant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Invest in communication and cultural alignment<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>As you undertake your digital transformation journey, you must begin with an investment in culture and communication from the very beginning. That means you must start the investment as soon as you begin your application modernization initiative. Having a clear communication strategy as well as modern organizational practices can do wonders in getting everyone within the organization on board your business\u2019s digital transformation journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While digital transformation requires cross-cultural change, organizations are often resistant to change. Anticipating this, you can take steps to address it head-on. Your modernization initiative must have strong support from the executive team, and that must be communicated throughout the enterprise. Miscommunications can delay or completely derail application modernization journeys.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As you embark on your digital transformation journey, I hope you\u2019ll find these strategies just as beneficial to you as they have been in my experience. Because as I talked on before, the foundation of a successful digital transformation is a successful application modernization initiative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If done right, not only will your enterprise systems have the necessary ability, scalability, and agility to compete \u2014 you\u2019ll have the right talent and organizational support to help propel your business forward and ultimately reach your digital transformation destination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some points to take with you as you set forth on your journey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Align your modernization priorities with your digital business initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>These initiatives are best when continuous and ongoing, and they require a deep understanding of the business as well as a targeted assessment of all the applications and services an enterprise offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit a trusted partner to help you along the way. Their experience and expertise will be instrumental<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recruit, retain, and invest in the right resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Because digital transformation is an enterprise-wide initiative, it therefore needs to be communicated and supported enterprise wide<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When you do complete your digital transformation journey, your business will have the competitive edge needed to compete in the digital marketplace. You\u2019ll enjoy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>New revenue streams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better customer experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Improved employee productivity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Increased business agility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unprecedented data insights<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Relevantz_Can_Do_for_You\"><\/span>What Relevantz Can Do for You<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/relevantz.com\/\">Relevantz<\/a> can be the partner you need to help you along your application modernization and digital transformation journeys. With our business-first, outside-in modernization approach, Relevantz can help you re-engineer your current enterprise systems, separate the applications from legacy infrastructure, modularize intermingled business processes, liberate data from legacy systems, and innovate new digital systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And because our approach is iterative, your enterprise will be able to enjoy all the benefits of new information technologies, such as having the agility to adapt quickly to the demands of the marketplace, while keeping your legacy systems humming behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you want to discuss your application modernization challenges?<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"tb_layout_part_wrap tf_w\"><!--themify_builder_content-->\n    <div  class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-4946 themify_builder not_editable_builder\" data-postid=\"4946\">\n                        <div  data-css_id=\"3u3t676\" data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row fullwidth tb_3u3t676 tb_first tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_udbv677 first\">\n                    <!-- module buttons -->\n<div  class=\"module module-buttons tb_7ujh134 buttons-horizontal solid  small squared\" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div class=\"module-buttons-item tf_in_flx\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.relevantz.com\/europe\/contact-us\/\" class=\"ui builder_button tf_in_flx tb_default_color\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n                                                Talk to our Experts                                        <\/a>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!-- \/module buttons -->\n        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content--><\/div>\n\n\n<!--themify_builder_content-->\n<div id=\"themify_builder_content-7323\" data-postid=\"7323\" class=\"themify_builder_content themify_builder_content-7323 themify_builder tf_clear\">\n                    <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_row themify_builder_row tb_6a9y53 tf_w\">\n                        <div class=\"row_inner col_align_top tb_col_count_1 tf_box tf_rel\">\n                        <div  data-lazy=\"1\" class=\"module_column tb-column col-full tb_3vff54 first\">\n                    <!-- module text -->\n<div  class=\"module module-text tb_btf955   \" data-lazy=\"1\">\n        <div  class=\"tb_text_wrap\">\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- \/module text -->        <\/div>\n                        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n<!--\/themify_builder_content-->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The preferences and behaviors of customers are evolving, and the pressure to compete for their business is at an all-time high. 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