Softment

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Legacy System Modernization

Legacy system modernization for UK 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Companies with outdated technology stacks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 (UK/EU)

For UK teams, we default to GDPR-first thinking: data minimisation, purpose-limited storage, and clear access boundaries.

We can work under a DPA (template available on request) and implement practical retention/deletion flows when needed.

  • GDPR-first patterns (minimise, restrict, document)
  • DPA template available on request
  • Retention/deletion and export flows where required
  • Least-privilege access and secure session handling
  • PII-safe logging + secure-by-default configuration
  • NDA available for early-stage discussions

Timezone & Collaboration (UK/EU)

We align to UK time and EU overlap (GMT/BST with CET-friendly windows) for fast feedback cycles.

We keep the process lightweight: async updates, clear priorities, and written decisions to avoid ambiguity.

  • UK/EU overlap with GMT/BST windows
  • Async-first delivery with documented scope
  • Weekly milestones and structured demos
  • Clear escalation path for blockers
  • Tight change control with clear sign-offs

Engagement & Procurement (UK)

We support typical UK procurement flows with clear scopes, change control, and invoice cadence.

If you prefer a discovery-first engagement, we can run a short paid discovery to lock requirements before build.

  • GBP-based engagements and invoicing options
  • Discovery-first option to reduce delivery risk
  • Milestone-based billing when appropriate
  • Transparent change control and sign-offs
  • Vendor onboarding pack on request

Security & Quality (UK/EU)

We build for reliability and maintainability: clean PRs, tight review loops, and test coverage that matches risk.

Performance budgets and release checklists keep launches predictable—especially when multiple stakeholders review changes.

  • CI-friendly testing: unit + integration + smoke tests
  • Performance budgets + bundle checks (Core Web Vitals-minded)
  • Structured release notes and 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. GBP-based engagements.

Reply within 2 hours. No-pressure consultation.