Software modernization of your legacy solution
Why generic.de?
Because we have mastered 70+ modernization projects
Software modernization is one of our most common projects – and in over 25 years, we have gained a wealth of experience in this field. Over 70 successful projects and approximately 75,000 satisfied business users are proof of this.
Because we make your software maintainable and modifiable again
Software must constantly adapt but at some point, this becomes impossible. We optimize your source code to Clean Code – making your applications future-proof again.
Because we optimize your software for Enterprise UX
Outdated interfaces frustrate users and slow down processes. We also modernize your software in terms of user experience – specializing in complex business and industrial applications (Enterprise UX)
How future-proof is your legacy software?
In our software quality audits, we check your existing software for: Technology | User Experience | Requirements Engineering | Development Process
Which modernization packages we offer
We modernize existing applications through lift & shift migrations to the Microsoft Azure cloud. In doing so, we transfer your software to a scalable, secure cloud environment. As a result, you benefit from higher availability, reduced operating costs, and flexible scaling – a fast path to the cloud with minimal risk.
For an internationally active customer in mechanical and plant engineering, we have successfully migrated a complex service system from an Oracle database to the cloud (Azure PostgreSQL). Around 6,000 users worldwide use the solution without downtime. Our modernization team has developed the new system version, implemented the migration and provides 24/7 on-call service as 3rd level support. The result: higher reliability, lower latencies, faster global access, less maintenance and more flexibility.
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If the code base allows, we will modernize your software step by step. By encapsulating the backend and optimizing frontend and user interfaces, we not only improve the user experience, but also ensure greater performance and maintainability. This gives you a modern, future-proof solution without having to redevelop the entire system.
For an internationally active mechanical engineering company, we have partially modernized the HMI software of a laser cutting machine series on a modular basis. As part of this work, a company-wide machine library was created, which ensures a consistent look and feel across all systems.
At the same time, we have consistently decoupled the frontend from the backend. This separation reduces systemic dependencies and creates the basis for independent, scalable development. The result is a flexible, future-proof HMI framework that is optimally prepared for the requirements of a dynamic industrial environment.
During full modernization, we develop your legacy software from scratch – with cutting-edge architecture, optimized user experience and extended functionalities. In doing so, we integrate new requirements, improve performance and ensure that your software remains scalable, maintainable and future-proof in the long term.
For Schöck Bauteile GmbH, we have completely modernized the existing design software and developed it as a new modular cloud application. The result: Scalix®. A scalable, future-proof solution with a clear separation of frontend and backend, which enables flexible expansions. Thanks to modern architecture, optimized user experience and integrated freeform calculation, Scalix® sets new standards in digital construction planning.
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The most common questions about software modernization
What is software modernization and why is it necessary?
Software modernization refers to the technical and functional renewal of legacy systems so that they meet current business requirements, cloud infrastructures, and security standards. Unresolved technical debt slows down innovation and increases maintenance costs – modernization makes your solution maintainable, high-performing, and future-proof again.
How do I decide whether lift & shift, partial, or full modernization is the right option?
The decisive factors are code quality, architecture status, business roadmap, and budget. If there is little legacy baggage, lift & shift is often sufficient. High technical debt but valuable core functions argue in favor of partial modernization. If the system is reaching its strategic limits, full modernization is recommended.
How does a software modernization project at generic.de work?
1. Kick-off & audit (current analysis, target vision)
2. Package selection & roadmap
3. Dual-track agile delivery (iterations every 2 to 4 weeks)
4. Go-live & hypercare
5. Operation / DevOps support.
What are the advantages of lift & shift to the cloud?
Higher availability, lower latency, and pay-per-use costs: For a mechanical engineering customer's service system, lift & shift to Azure PostgreSQL reduced maintenance costs and enabled worldwide access without downtime.
How does generic.de ensure that the modernized software remains maintainable and scalable?
We apply Clean Code rules, modular architecture (microservices/APIs), and automated testing. Refactorings are scheduled in every sprint; a separate frontend/backend layer increases future expandability.
What are the risks involved in modernizing legacy software and how do you minimize them?
The biggest risks in software modernization are data loss, downtime, or budget overruns. We minimize these risks as much as possible through CI/CD pipelines, blue-green deployments, and finely granulated migration steps.
How long does software modernization take?
Of course, that always depends on the project. As a rule of thumb, a pure lift-and-shift minimum viable product (MVP) can often be implemented in 8–12 weeks. Partial modernisations take 3–6 months, while full modernisations take 6–12 months. We calculate time and materials using weekly budget reports.
Can my legacy software continue to operate during modernization?
Thanks to parallel operation and incremental releases, the legacy system remains productive until new services are fully validated. “Strangler fig patterns” and API gateways gradually redirect traffic – best practices that are also recommended by asset-based modernization models.
What happens after the modernization project?
On request, we take over DevOps operation, monitoring and feature development. SLAs cover performance, security patching, and incident response — so that your modernized system runs stably over the long term and continuously delivers added value.