Question 1

What is a legacy application?

Accepted Answer

A legacy application is an outdated or obsolete software program or application. They’re usually on-premises apps or systems that have been used by businesses for years. Legacy migration refers to the modernization of old IT systems to a newer hardware infrastructure or software platform.

Question 2

Why should businesses migrate their legacy applications?

Accepted Answer

Technical issues that stem from outdated software might add up over time and lead to inefficiency and weaken security. There are 4 big reasons businesses should migrate their legacy applications:

Cost reduction
Productivity improvement
Better data protection
Accessability improvement
Less compatibility issues

Question 3

How do I know when it’s time for a legacy migration?

Accepted Answer

If you find that your legacy software can’t adapt to your evolving business needs and user needs, maybe it’s time to consider modernization. Moving your entire legacy system over to the latest, most performant system is a considerable undertaking, but it must be done to modernize your business and enable more flexibility & scalability.

Question 4

How long does a migration usually take?

Accepted Answer

With proper planning and technical assessment, you can expect a full legacy migration to be completed in as less as three business days. Depending on the scope of your business, how large your database is, as well as your specific needs and requirements, the migration duration can vary.

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