Assess
Map application dependencies and modernization priorities.
Representative Solution Example
Modernizing a Legacy Application into a Cloud-Native Platform
A structured modernization path for a hard-to-maintain legacy application, from architecture through operations.
- Industry
- Enterprise
- Capability
- Software Engineering
- Engagement
- Cross-Functional Modernization Team
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Business Challenge
An organization depends on a legacy business application that has become difficult to maintain, release and scale.
Business Need
- Modernize the application architecture
- Improve maintainability
- Introduce automated delivery
- Build secure APIs and integrations
- Improve scalability and observability
- Reduce dependency on legacy infrastructure
BrightScale Approach
BrightScale can assemble a cross-functional modernization team consisting of architects, software engineers, QA engineers, DevOps specialists and cloud professionals.
Solution Architecture
Architect
Define target application and cloud architecture.
Modernize
Refactor or rebuild prioritized application components.
Automate
Introduce CI/CD and automated testing.
Integrate
Modernize APIs and surrounding integrations.
Operate
Implement observability and operational practices.
Legacy Application
Dependencies mapped
Domain Services
Prioritized components
Secure APIs
Modern integrations
Containers / Kubernetes
Scalable runtime
CI/CD + Testing
Automated delivery
Cloud Platform
Managed foundation
Observability
Operational insight
Technology Alignment
Cloud-native architectureAPIsContainersKubernetesCI/CDDevOpsAutomated testingCloud platforms
Potential Outcomes
- More maintainable application architecture
- Faster deployment processes
- Improved scalability
- Better observability
- Stronger engineering practices
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