Softment

Solutions

Legacy System Modernization

Legacy system modernization for Canadian teams—upgrade without disruption and keep delivery predictable.

Timeline8-12 weeks
Starting at$1.5k

Who It's For

Perfect for

Companies with outdated technology stacks

Businesses facing performance and scalability issues

Organizations with high maintenance costs

Companies needing to integrate modern features

Businesses with security and compliance concerns

Use Cases

Built for these scenarios

Migrating from legacy frameworks to modern stacks
Breaking monoliths into microservices
Moving from on-premise to cloud
Upgrading databases and data infrastructure
Modernizing user interfaces and UX
Adding modern APIs and integrations
Improving performance and scalability
Enhancing security and compliance
Reducing technical debt and maintenance
Enabling mobile and modern features

Deliverables

Everything you receive

Modern tech stack migration (React, Next.js, Node.js)
Cloud infrastructure migration (AWS, GCP)
Database modernization and optimization
API modernization and microservices architecture
UI/UX redesign with modern frameworks
Performance optimization and scaling
Security enhancements and compliance
Automated testing and CI/CD pipelines
Documentation and knowledge transfer
Zero-downtime migration strategies
Data migration and validation
Post-migration support and optimization

Timeline

Typical timeline

1
3-4 weeks

Discovery

System audit, migration planning, risk assessment, and architecture design

2
16-28 weeks

Build

Incremental migration, parallel systems, testing, and validation

3
4-6 weeks

Launch & Stabilize

Cutover, monitoring, optimization, and decommissioning legacy systems

Metrics

Success metrics

Performance improvement: 2-5x faster response times

Cost reduction: 30-50% lower infrastructure costs

Uptime: Improved availability and reliability

Developer productivity: 40-60% faster feature development

Security: Enhanced security posture and compliance

Considerations

Risks & assumptions

Data migration complexity requires careful planning

Business continuity must be maintained during migration

Legacy system knowledge may be limited

Integration with existing systems can be complex

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

We use incremental migration strategies, parallel systems, feature flags, and gradual cutover. We migrate in phases, test thoroughly, and maintain rollback capabilities.

Yes. We build new systems in parallel, migrate data incrementally, and use feature flags to gradually shift traffic. This ensures business continuity throughout migration.

We migrate all data to new systems with validation and testing. We maintain data integrity, handle data transformations, and ensure no data loss during migration.

Timeline depends on system complexity. Simple migrations take 12-16 weeks, while complex enterprise systems can take 24-32 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during discovery.

Yes. We provide documentation, training sessions, and knowledge transfer. We ensure your team understands the new system and can maintain it independently.

Regional

Delivery considerations for your region

Compliance & Data (Canada)

For Canadian teams, we focus on practical privacy and security: least-privilege access, clear boundaries, and reviewable operational controls.

We can align implementation with SOC 2 / ISO-friendly practices (without claiming certification) and support documented data flows.

  • SOC 2 / ISO-friendly patterns (no certification claims)
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • PII-safe logging + access boundary documentation
  • NDA and vendor onboarding docs on request

Timezone & Collaboration (North America)

We work with Canadian teams with North America overlap and meeting windows that fit your schedule.

Delivery stays predictable via weekly milestones, async updates, and clearly documented decisions.

  • North America overlap and responsive communication
  • Async-first updates with written scope decisions
  • Weekly milestone demos and progress checkpoints
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (Canada)

We support procurement-friendly delivery: clear scope, change control, and billing cadence aligned to milestones when appropriate.

We can invoice in CAD for CAD-based engagements where required.

  • CAD-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Milestone-based billing and scope sign-offs
  • Time-and-materials for evolving requirements
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request
  • Optional paid discovery to de-risk delivery

Security & Quality (North America)

We keep quality visible: clean PRs, reviewable changes, and test coverage that matches the risk of each feature.

Performance budgets and release discipline help maintain stability as the product scales.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks
  • Structured release notes + rollback-safe deployments
  • Security checklist for auth, roles, and data flows
  • Observability hooks (logs + error tracking) ready for production
Ready to start?

Want to scope this properly?

Share your current stack and constraints and we’ll map a phased modernization plan without disrupting operations. CAD-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.