Essential Guide
Essential guide to application modernisation
We look at the latest trends and technologies in application modernisation
Introduction
Legacy applications can often be a major hindrance for organisations undergoing a digital transformation. Software developed on out-of-date platforms using older programming tools can be inflexible and difficult to change. But tools and technologies are emerging that help IT leaders to modernise existing applications and maintain their investment in systems that can still be critical to the business. In this guide, we look at the latest trends in application modernisation and analyse trends such as DevOps, microservices, platform as a service (PaaS) and more, to understand the essential role they play in today's software development best practice.
1Strategy decisions-
Application modernisation strategy
Why IT leaders are making modernising their business applications a strategic priority
Legacy systems holding back 90% of businesses
Most businesses are being held back from making digital advances by their reliance on legacy applications Continue Reading
2DevOps, PaaS, cloud & more-
Technologies for modernising applications
A range of new tools and technologies are available to help IT chiefs modernise their business applications
OpenShift set to revolutionize PaaS platforms
OpenShift not only revolutionizes PaaS platforms, it embraces DevOps by creating tools and advancing technologies that simplify operations professionals' lives. Continue Reading
How do you modernize legacy apps for mobile devices?
Here are several options for incorporating mobile apps as part of a legacy system modernization effort. Approaches include vendor apps and writing APIs. Continue Reading
3Modern app development-
Building modern apps
Tools such as microservices are an increasingly popular way to develop new applications and modernise existing software, but what are the considerations for getting it right?
Microservices: How to prepare next-generation cloud applications
A microservice architecture promotes developing and deploying applications composed of autonomous, self-contained units Continue Reading
Divide and conquer in software architecture
Applications built out of independently deployable modules are the future of flexible solution development Continue Reading
Inside DevOps: How it really works
DevOps done well can lead to a continuous loop where teams plan, code, build, test, release, deploy, operate and monitor Continue Reading
4Case studies-
Application modernisation in action
We look at how leading organisations are tackling the challenge of modernising their application estate
Case study: What the enterprise can learn from Etsy's DevOps strategy
Jon Cowie, operations engineer at online marketplace Etsy, advises enterprises on how to develop a DevOps-friendly business culture Continue Reading
HMRC shares details of IT transformation plans
HM Revenue & Customs has published its IT strategy outlining how it plans to transform its IT estate by taking a platform approach, moving to virtual infrastructure and cloud-based services Continue Reading