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Software modernization

Making outdated software fit for the future
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Software modernization: Future-proof systems with MaibornWolff

Rising maintenance costs, recurring system errors and development costs that are difficult to plan: Does this sound familiar to you? Then you should act quickly! Because outdated software can significantly slow down operations and jeopardize your competitiveness.

MaibornWolff offers the solution: with software modernization or software refurbishment, we make your legacy systems fit for the future - while the process is running. Put your trust in our more than 30 years of experience and make your company fit for the future.

Customized solutions

We offer customized modernization that combines technical excellence with deep professional understanding. This is based on the comprehensive analysis from our Software Health Check.

Modernization during ongoing operations

We update your software while your day-to-day business continues uninterrupted. This allows us to avoid costly downtime, reduce the risk of a "big bang" failure, and save time and money.

Rapid improvement in quality

Instead of long development cycles in the dark, you receive valid feedback directly from production. This allows the new system to mature faster, more effectively, and more securely than with traditional approaches.

Many years of experience

With over 30 years of experience in the remediation of complex systems, we are your strategic partner. We understand not only the code, but also the critical business processes behind it.

Good to know...

The terms software remediation and software modernization are often used interchangeably. The difference lies in the focus: while remediation primarily addresses acute technical debt (away from the problem), modernization aims at innovation and new business models (towards the future). Technically, we use the same robust set of methods for both scenarios.

What is software modernization?

The short answer: Software modernization means iteratively updating and improving existing software to make it continuously adaptable to new requirements, technologies, and standards. This increases efficiency and extends the useful life of the software. Sound complicated? It's actually not at all.

Companies often face the problem of outdated systems. These are designed in such a way that they are overloaded and difficult to adapt. As a result, they no longer meet the requirements that companies have for their systems. This is where software modernization comes into play.

Reasons for a software refurbishment

Is your system still running smoothly, or is it already slowing down? When IT becomes a bottleneck, you risk losing your competitive edge. Don't ignore these four classic indicators that urgent action is needed:

  • Blocked innovation

    The implementation of new features takes a disproportionate amount of time or is technically almost impossible. Time-to-market suffers massively.

  • Fragile operation

    Frequent system crashes, unexpected errors after updates (regressions), and risky release processes jeopardize stability.

  • Lack of adaptability

    Changing conditions—be it new laws, business areas, or production processes—can no longer be reflected in outdated architecture.

  • Skyrocketing maintenance costs

    The costs of operation and bug fixing are rising continuously, while the actual further development of the software is stagnating.

Nora Legittimo on the collaboration with MaibornWolff

"Thanks to MaibornWolff, who (1) first led us from the symptoms to the cause in our project (2) showed us the way with good digital design how better software can be created faster with less effort. And - first class! - (3) They emphasized helping people to help themselves and coached us as customers instead of making us dependent."

Nora Legittimo, former Chief Digital Officer, Digital Transformation in Construction, Schöck Bauteile GmbH

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Our references & projects

  • Close-up of colorful puzzle pieces floating in the air, each piece engraved with a different insurance symbol.
    STARTRAIFF: Business Intelligence for the sales force

    We developed a web application for the sales force of an insurance company to improve their access to information. The application bundles and prepares data that is analyzed using AI.

    To the STARTRAIFF reference
    STARTRAIFF: Business Intelligence for the sales force
    Dashboard

    for more business intelligence

    AI bundles

    and analyzes customer data

    Sales saves

    60 minutes per customer visit

    To the STARTRAIFF reference
  • A fleet of self-driving trucks from MAN on a spacious test site.
    MAN - ATLAS L4. Control Center for the autonomous truck

    We developed a control center for MAN's autonomous truck. This comprises basic remote functions, including monitoring, remote support, mission handling and reporting functions. The functions are constantly being expanded to meet operational and regulatory requirements.

    To the MAN reference
    MAN - ATLAS L4. Control Center for the autonomous truck
    Control Center

    for driverless trucks

    Visualization

    of the vehicle data

    Research project

    on autonomous driving

    To the MAN reference
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    NOW: National control center for charging infrastructure: development of a data warehouse system

    A country is electrifying itself - the National Charging Infrastructure Control Center is coordinating the expansion. In just five months, we developed a cloud-based data warehouse that integrates and evaluates data sources. Efficient processing for well-founded decisions in the e-mobility sector.

    To the NOW reference
    NOW: National control center for charging infrastructure: development of a data warehouse system
    Project duration

    5 months

    Cloud data warehouse

    Secure data integration

    Team

    Data and software engineers

    To the NOW reference
  • A shot from space with a view of the earth. A satellite hovers in the foreground. A forest fire can be seen on the ground below.
    OroraTech - Security & Compliance Support

    OroraTech GmbH is a start-up founded in 2018 that uses satellite data to provide high-quality temperature data of the earth. Its main application is the early detection and ongoing monitoring of forest fires. Other applications are already being piloted.

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    OroraTech - Security & Compliance Support
    Project duration:

    February 2025 to May 2025

    Procedure

    4x6, ThreatSea, workshops, interviews, questionnaires

    Team

    Security Architects and IT Consultants

    To the OroraTech reference
  • A modern high-rise building with an eye-catching orange-purple color gradient featuring a central, transparent exterior elevator unit.
    TK Elevator: Health Check Connectivity for the IoT gateway of elevators

    The IoT gateway is the linchpin for the increasing digitalization of elevators. Within 6 weeks, we put the quality of the software, hardware and operation through their paces.

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    TK Elevator: Health Check Connectivity for the IoT gateway of elevators
    IoT gateway

    connects elevator with IoT platform

    Code analyses

    and 22 interviews & workshops

    Optimization

    of the connectivity of the gateways

    To the TKE reference
  • A person stands on a platform at sunset with digitally superimposed graphics.
    inCTRL Solutions: Modernization of the IoT platform for water treatment plants

    We are making the opsCTRL IoT platform highly resilient, maintainable, and capable of further development. New functions can be integrated into products more quickly.

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    inCTRL Solutions: Modernization of the IoT platform for water treatment plants
    Renovation

    of the IoT platform

    Maintenance & new features

    go hand in hand

    Change code quickly

    thanks to CI/CD pipelines

    To inCTRL reference
  • A man in a TÜV Nord shirt operates a diagnostic device in front of a vehicle.
    TÜV NORD: IT system for damage assessments

    With the cloud-based system, TÜV NORD experts can efficiently prepare and invoice damage assessments and vehicle valuations. Car dealerships can order spare parts directly after the damage calculation, which shortens the repair time by at least 2 working days.

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    TÜV NORD: IT system for damage assessments
    Since August 2023

    in productive operation

    2 days

    time savings for garages

    Operation of the system
    and the virtual infrastructure
    To the TÜV Nord reference
  • Two orthopaedic surgeons view a transparent 3D hologram of the skeleton and musculature on an elegant tablet interface, surrounded by floating UI panels.
    Health.exe: AI-supported platform creates training plans for patients

    We developed a cloud-based platform that uses AI to automatically generate tailored treatment recommendations for patients based on a small number of medical parameters.

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    Health.exe: AI-supported platform creates training plans for patients
    Project duration

    5 months

    AI in Healthcare

    Services for orthopaedics

    Simple integration

    in practice systems

    To the Health.exe reference
  • A robotic arm places precise digital data in a futuristic, dark room.
    Research: AI-supported robotics for employees with physical limitations

    With demographic change, employees with physical limitations need better support to remain productive. Assistance robots can help, but are not flexible enough. The KiRo4LeMi research project aims to use AI to dynamically adapt robots to individual changes in performance. Using digital models and "living personas", the AI optimizes robot operation in real time.

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    Research: AI-supported robotics for employees with physical limitations
    3 years

    research project, funded by the Bavarian Ministry of Economic Affairs

    Design of the robot

    more individuality thanks to AI

    Digital twin

    helps to be able to react quickly during operation

    See robotics reference
  • A red MAN truck drives along an empty road under a clear night sky with shining stars.
    MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control units

    Digitalization increases cyber risks - especially for MAN's new CM4 control unit. Our experts use the 4×6 methodology and ThreatSea to identify threats at an early stage and develop targeted protective measures. Find out how MAN uses intelligent risk analysis to strengthen the security of its vehicles.

    See MAN reference
    MAN: Efficient threat analysis for control units
    Project duration

    7 months

    Over 20 workshops

    Threat analyses

    Over 500

    Potential risks evaluated

    See MAN reference
  • A technician in a green Siemens jacket sits in front of a computer on a factory floor with industrial equipment in the background.
    Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planning

    Siemens is looking to the future with the AI Demand Prediction Platform. Thanks to machine learning and AutoML, precise demand forecasts can be created for over 100 products and production can be better planned. Launched as a proof of concept, the platform quickly developed into a system that can be used productively. The self-service web application will soon be used in other plants.

    See Siemens reference
    Siemens: AI demand prediction platform for industrial production planning
    Project duration

    since February 2022

    Proof of concept

    in a few weeks

    Time series prediction

    for 100 different products

    See Siemens reference
  • Two women are standing in a workshop. One woman is holding a tablet in her hands.
    TÜV NORD GPT: Development of AI assistance

    Find relevant information faster by chatting with documents? It's possible! The TÜV NORD GROUP uses GPT technology in the secure Microsoft Azure Cloud. With the aim of optimizing knowledge management and efficiency. The system enables new usage options within the testing group and is operated securely. Find out more about the innovative AI assistance system now.

    See TÜV NORD reference
    TÜV NORD GPT: Development of AI assistance
    Project duration

    since September 2023

    33.000

    GPT applications in the first month

    ChatGPT Model 4

    in the European Microsoft Azure Cloud

    See TÜV NORD reference
  • Carousel_Schöck_Components-1
    Schöck components: Improvement of the requirements process

    Together with MaibornWolff, the construction industry specialist optimized the requirements management of its Scalix design software. Thanks to the digital design approach, the technical requirements were re-specified and the software was further developed in a user-centered manner. The aim is to continuously increase user satisfaction and integrate internal and external interests. Read more about the methodology and results now!

    See Schöck Bauteile reference
    Schöck components: Improvement of the requirements process
    Project duration

    since 2022

    Team size

    2-3 Digital Designer:inside

    In 2024
    Scalix replaces old software
    See Schöck Bauteile reference
  • VW drives through tunnel at night
    VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess app

    Less paper, more efficiency: Volkswagen replaces analog processes with the iProcess app. Cloud-native technologies and digital design enable intuitive recording and analysis of key production figures. This increases transparency and overall equipment effectiveness and paves the way for predictive maintenance at the automotive group.

    See VW reference
    VW: Digitization of key production figures with the iProcess app
    Project duration

    since January 2021

    Team size

    5 to 10 persons

    Fast app development

    thanks to Digital Design

    See VW reference
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    digikoo GmbH: Apple Vision Pro for city planners

    Planning cities smarter: Together with TUM, we developed the 3Digipad for Apple Vision Pro. It visualizes complex energy data in 3D and makes scenarios intuitively tangible. Dynamic building data and KPIs support urban planners in making sustainable decisions.

    See digikoo reference
    digikoo GmbH: Apple Vision Pro for city planners
    Project duration

    4 months

    3D map with KPIs
    Display building data dynamically
    Energy data
    Immersive visualization
    See digikoo reference
  • Person uses Miele app in modern kitchen.
    Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwide

    How do household appliances become smart? Miele relies on an IoT platform that we played a key role in developing. Container-based architecture ensures stable communication, DevOps for continuous improvement - so that smart appliances can be found in millions of households worldwide.

    See Miele reference
    Miele domestic appliances are networked worldwide
    Project duration

    since 2016

    Success factors

    high availability and scalability

    IoT platform

    with container-based architecture

    See Miele reference
  • Cars on assembly line in factory
    BMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy system

    20-year-old system, new digital future. We gradually migrated production software to a flexible architecture. After two years, central plants were running on the new solution - stable, fail-safe and ready for the challenges of tomorrow.

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    BMW Group: Replacement of a production-critical legacy system
    Project duration

    Mid-2018 to the beginning of 2024

    Team size

    25 employees

    Legacy system

    replaced after 20 years

    See BMW Group reference
  • Sports car parked in a colorful desert landscape.
    Mixed reality: driving a real car in a virtual world

    Virtual racing in a real car? MaibornWolff made it possible for the BMW M. Within three months, we used Unreal Engine 4 to develop a prototype that processes vehicle signals with high performance and creates an immersive driving experience without motion sickness. The cockpit remains real, the surroundings become the racetrack.

    See BMW reference
    Mixed reality: driving a real car in a virtual world
    <3 months

    From the vision to the prototype

    3D applications

    in real time

    Team

    Unreal development, XR technology, game design, smart devices, 3D content

    See BMW reference
  • Woman with tablet in modern factory hall
    KUKA: Web interface for a new Human Machine Interface

    Rethinking robotics: KUKA is working with us to develop iiQKA.OS - an operating system with an intuitive web HMI. Using web technologies and scrum methods, we enable flexible customization and simple control. Open collaboration makes robotics more accessible than ever before.

    See KUKA reference
    KUKA: Web interface for a new Human Machine Interface
    Goal

    Replacing the current control software

    iiQKA.OS

    Fast and intuitive development

    > 11,000 hours

    Project work

    See KUKA reference
  • Header_Stiehl-IMOW-16-9
    STIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via app

    Robot mower redefined: The iMOW from STIHL makes lawn care smarter. Our software expertise combined with STIHL's hardware know-how ensures intuitive app control. The result? A networked device that makes gardening easier - simple, efficient, innovative.

    See STIHL reference
    STIHL: Control iMOW robotic mower via app
    Project duration

    since August 2020

    Robot mower

    Control via app

    Process optimization

    with the customer

    See STIHL reference
  • Header_ifm
    ifm services: Remote maintenance of systems and machines

    Maintenance, anywhere and at any time - together with ifm services, we developed a remote access solution for industrial plants. A small, agile team created a full-stack cloud application that combines intuitive operation and secure connectivity. The product celebrated its premiere at HMI 2024.

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    ifm services: Remote maintenance of systems and machines
    Project duration

    since March 2023

    Remote Access

    integrated in platform

    Team

    5 Developers

    See ifm services reference
  • Couple walking on the beach at sunset.
    DER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platform

    Different brands, one platform: DER Touristik merges several independent websites. We are supporting the migration to the AWS cloud with digital design, microservices and testing. The focus is on performance, SEO and UX - for a seamless digital travel experience.

    See DER Touristik reference
    DER Touristik Online: Development and migration of a multi-client capable travel booking platform
    Standardized platform
    Multi-client travel portal
    Quality assurance
    End-2-End test automation
    Cloud transformation
    Migration to AWS cloud
    See DER Touristik reference
  • Man checks MAN trucks at sunset.
    MAN: Secure Software Development Life Cycle

    Trucks are networked - and therefore unfortunately also targets for attack. With SSDLC, MAN relies on security by design and integrates the highest security standards directly into development. Together with 22 teams, we have established security measures that go beyond the legal requirements.

    See MAN reference
    MAN: Secure Software Development Life Cycle
    Project duration

    22 months

    UNECE R155
    successfully integrated
    Methods

    Security Champions, DevSecOps, OWASP SAMM

    See MAN reference
  • High-voltage power lines over a green field at sunset
    Bayernwerk: Knowledge management via teams

    Experience must not be lost - Bayernwerk digitizes the knowledge of long-standing employees. MaibornWolff designed an intuitive MS Teams app with a clear UX/UI. Close collaboration, lived Scrum values and user-centered development make the app a success. Promoting exchange, optimizing processes - this is how knowledge transfer works today.

    See Bayernwerk reference
    Bayernwerk: Knowledge management via teams
    Project duration

    6 months

    Target:

    Identify implicit knowledge

    Requirements:

    a user-centered, intuitive and clear UX/UI design

    See Bayernwerk reference
  • Header_It_goes_LOS
    Es geht LOS: Development of a cloud-based application for citizen participation

    Democracy meets digitalization: For "Es geht LOS!", we developed a cloud-based app for candidate management in five weeks. Built on AWS, it enables secure draws and efficient user management - for more citizen participation digitally.

    See Es geht LOS reference
    Es geht LOS: Development of a cloud-based application for citizen participation
    Strengthening democracy

    through random selection

    Recruit candidates

    for citizens' councils via app

    In 5 months

    from concept to prototype with AWS Amplify

    See Es geht LOS reference
  • Control unit in an automated factory environment.
    Monitoring alarms in industrial plants

    Safety in industrial plants requires a real-time overview. We developed a live monitoring platform that networks measuring devices and collects data via Azure IoT and Kubernetes. A scalable MVP was created in just three months: alarms appear in under ten seconds thanks to automated data acquisition via smartphone and Bluetooth.

    See reference
    Monitoring alarms in industrial plants
    Project duration

    3 years

    <3 months

    to the MVP

    Cloud migration
    modernization & relocation
    See reference
  • Large rollers on conveyor belt in factory.
    Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plants

    Maximum capacity utilization, minimum costs: Our customer relies on a central planning system for pressing plants. We have been supporting its further development with .NET Core, GraphQL and PostgreSQL for over ten years. Now the journey is moving to the cloud - for greater scalability, flexibility and efficiency.

    See reference
    Planning systems: Optimizing the capacity utilization of pressing plants
    >10 years

    Customer support

    Technological modernization
    Cloud-ready platform
    Efficiency through data
    Site-specific cost planning
    See reference
  • Header_Global-Requirements-Planning-System-for-Workforce-2-16-9
    Global workforce planning system

    How do you achieve globally harmonized workforce planning? With a modern web application based on domain-driven design and hexagonal architecture. Event sourcing ensures transparent traceability, while Azure and Quarkus provide stability and scalability. The result: a flexible, future-proof solution.

    See reference
    Global workforce planning system
    Team size

    up to 8 employees

    Domain Driven Design

    development approach

    Microsoft Azure Cloud

    allows easy roll-out of new versions

    See reference
  • Woman on the beach at sunset with laptop.
    DER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 months

    Travel information, bookings, support - all in one app. With Flutter, MaibornWolff developed a cross-platform solution for DER Touristik. In just seven months, a stable app was created for iOS and Android that supports multiple brands, languages and countries. This is how customer proximity travels.

    See DER Touristik reference
    DER Touristik: Become a digital travel companion in 7 months
    7 months

    From Kickoff to Go Live

    iOS and Android

    Digital travel companion

    Whitelabelling solution

    Uncomplicated integration of additional brands, languages and countries

    See DER Touristik reference
  • Man with tablet in front of KUKA industrial robots
    KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robots

    How do you reduce support requests? With a smart UX! KUKA and MaibornWolff developed a web-based application for load data analysis. Through "Understand/Build/Learn" we recognized challenges early on and validated solutions for an intuitive user experience.

    See KUKA reference
    KUKA: UI/UX design for an app for load data analysis for industrial robots
    Method

    Product Experience Design

    Customer request

    Easier interaction between users and the system

    Our goal
    Optimized load data analysis, fewer support requests, higher satisfaction
    See KUKA reference
  • Woman smiling while driving into vehicle.
    DEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creation

    New IT for a sustainable future: the global auditing group needed to modernize its IT landscape. Co-Creation created a harmonized architecture and the EA Community promotes cross-border exchange for strong IT until 2025 - and beyond.

    See DEKRA reference
    DEKRA: Modern enterprise architecture thanks to co-creation
    Most important method:

    Building an EA community

    Created concept

    Enterprise Architecture

    Cooperation

    at eye level

    See DEKRA reference
  • The dashboard of a car shows a display with a notification about a remote software upgrade.
    BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehicles

    No visits to the workshop, no stress - thanks to Remote Software Upgrade, BMW vehicles worldwide remain up-to-date "over-the-air". MaibornWolff has been developing and operating the backend for secure updates for over three years. Microservice architectures and DevOps approaches guarantee stability, performance and security.

    See BMW Group reference
    BMW Group: Remote software upgrade for vehicles
    Project duration

    5 years

    Millions of vehicles

    receive new features thanks to "over-the-air" upgrade

    IT security

    Always up-to-date thanks to remote software upgrade

    See BMW Group reference
  • Server room with green planting, demonstrating data platform for the Azure Cloud.
    digikoo: A data platform for the Azure Cloud

    Structured geodata, automated quality assurance, seamless provision - we developed a powerful Snowflake data platform on Azure for Digikoo. It makes analysis easier for data scientists and lays the foundation for precise forecasts and new use cases.

    See digikoo reference
    digikoo: A data platform for the Azure Cloud
    Project duration

    5 months

    Climate change

    Plan digitally and implement efficiently

    Foundation data platform

    Microsoft Azure Cloud

    See digikoo reference
  • A person in a modern office checks proof of identity on the web on a laptop and smartphone.
    Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the web

    Verifying online identities in a forgery-proof manner while maintaining user-friendliness - CrefoTrust makes it possible. Together, we developed a solution that creates trust with blockchain technology and proofs of concept. Personal and company data remain protected, while verifications run smoothly.

    See Creditreform reference
    Creditreform: Secure proof of identity on the web
    Project duration:

    5 years

    Pilot tests

    based on several PoCs

    Decentralized identity

    allows tamper-proof storage of identities and company information

    See Creditreform reference
  • Technician installs solar panel on roof at sunset
    SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platform

    Optimizing energy flows, reducing costs - we have been developing the Web UI of the ennexOS platform with SMA Solar Technology since 2016. It digitizes energy management processes for over a million users and combines smart solutions for a sustainable energy future.

    See SMA reference
    SMA: Development of a Web UI for ennexOS platform
    Project duration

    since 2016

    > 1.000

    Modules and components in ennexOS platform

    > 7.000

    Fuse tests

    See SMA reference
  • A person stands in a modern, abstract room and holds a tablet in their hands.
    Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service Platform

    IoT meets agility - Weidmüller and MaibornWolff developed the easyConnect platform for remote access, data visualization and machine learning. After intensive exploration, an MVP was created, accompanied by a cross-functional Scrum team. Making Industrial IoT smarter and more efficient.

    See Weidmüller reference
    Weidmüller: Progression of the Industrial Service Platform
    Approx. 7 months

    up to the MVP

    8 weeks analysis

    of professional, technical and organizational factors

    Innovative portal

    for end-to-end solutions

    See Weidmüller reference
  • A person wearing virtual reality glasses drives a car in an urban environment at night with illuminated buildings in the background.
    BMW Group: Virtual reality brings vehicle design to life

    From the first draft to series production - BMW uses VR to visualize the entire development process. Based on the Unreal Engine, a uniform platform visualizes designs and processes. This saves on hardware prototypes and enables location-independent collaboration. MaibornWolff plays a key role in driving the development and integration of these VR use cases.

    See BMW Group reference
    BMW Group: Virtual reality brings vehicle design to life
    Project duration

    3.2 years

    Cooperation

    Location-independent and virtual

    Infrastructure

    Scalable and expandable thanks to the cloud

    See BMW Group reference
  • A complex labyrinth of floating cloud paths that lead to a shiny, golden piggy bank in the middle.
    Travel information systems: 25 percent savings in cloud costs and stable operation thanks to FinOps

    Cloud transparency and FinOps governance for a networked travel information system - with clearly measurable savings and less operational risk.

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    Travel information systems: 25 percent savings in cloud costs and stable operation thanks to FinOps
    Cloud operating costs

    reduced by 25%

    Reduction

    of the availability zones in the development environment

    Time-controlled switch-off

    of the development environment

    To the FinOps reference
  • A slender robotic arm in a production hall, picking up coins and placing them in a piggy bank-shaped cloud, while console screens in the background display cost-waste diagrams.
    Supply chain management: Reducing cloud operating costs by 50 percent with FinOps

    We have made the supply chain management system for an international industrial company more scalable and robust through process modernization, improved monitoring, automation and rightsizing. Targeted optimization of the infrastructure reduced oversizing and unnecessary resources - the platform is more stable.

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    Supply chain management: Reducing cloud operating costs by 50 percent with FinOps
    Lowering

    of the cloud operating costs

    Fast

    to the new release

    More transparency

    and control

    To the FinOps reference

Our range of services for software modernization

At MaibornWolff, we cover the entire software modernization process: from the initial analysis of your existing systems through to successful implementation. Our aim is to make your software future-proof, efficient and flexible.

Software Health Check

  • Detailed location analysis of code & architecture
  • Preparation of a renovation plan with prioritization
  • Sparring on equal terms with your team
  • Result: Concrete roadmap & cost indication
  • Hard facts: Duration 3 weeks | Investment €30,000–60,000
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Software modernization

  • Implementation of the target vision (architecture & tech stack)
  • Application of proven patterns (e.g., Strangler Fig)
  • Iterative renewal without interruption of operations
  • Aktives "Team Programming" und Know-how-Transfer
  • Mode: Joint implementation or empowerment
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Long-term further development

  • Flexible scaling (MaibornWolff or in-house)
  • Support with recruiting and team building
  • Establishment of clean code & quality gates
  • Gradual, secure transfer of responsibility
  • Goal: Long-term maintainability & independence
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Strategic approaches to software modernization

Depending on the condition of the legacy system and your business objectives, we select the appropriate strategy for your project. There are essentially three main approaches:

  • Step-by-step modernization (evolutionary rewrite)

    With this method, the outdated software is gradually replaced with new code. This enables continuous improvement without interrupting operations. The risk is minimized because the system remains productive throughout the entire process.

  • Complete redevelopment (Big Bang)

    This involves completely revising or rewriting the entire code of the software in one go. This approach is necessary if the architecture is so outdated that there is no basis for further development. Often, the entire tech stack is also replaced with current technologies.

  • Selective renovation (partial renewal)

    This method focuses on supplementing or replacing specific, critical parts of the software, while leaving the stable core unchanged. This approach is particularly suitable when budgets or time frames are very limited and only acute bottlenecks need to be resolved.

Software refurbishment and modernization: Our approach

From the initial analysis to detailed planning and implementation: we ensure that your software modernization is efficient and successful. Our collaboration looks like this:

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1. Initial consultation and assessment

Our collaboration begins with your specific problem. In a brief, focused discussion, we assess the modernization effort and clarify your specific business goals.

2. The Software Health Check

3. Roadmap & freedom of choice

4. Joint implementation & empowerment

Technical methods and principles for software modernization

Regardless of which strategic route you choose, you will receive a smooth and efficient modernization – supported by our proven tools. Here are the key approaches we use:

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Strangler Pattern

In the Strangler Pattern (also known as the Strangler Fig Pattern), new functionalities are developed and integrated in parallel with the old, running software. As soon as a new functionality is implemented, this part of the new software goes live. The old software function is gradually replaced by the new one without a complete switchover all at once (Big Bang). This enables early feedback and minimizes risk, as two software systems are in operation at the same time.

Domain Driven Design (DDD)

Test Driven Development (TDD)

Golden Master Test

Clean Code

Refactoring

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FAQ - frequently asked questions about software modernization

  • What role do data protection and data security play in software modernization?

    Surprisingly little! Cybersecurity guidelines are usually well implemented in well-maintained systems. Data protection and security are not currently the main drivers for software modernization projects, but could become more important if legal requirements for cybersecurity increase.
  • What is a legacy system?

    A legacy system is a critical system that is indispensable for a company and needs to be modernized. It has historical value for the company, such as important know-how. However, the problem lies in technological obsolescence due to the use of sometimes outdated programming languages and architectures, for which there are often no longer any experts or resources.

  • Which companies should consider modernizing their software?

    Software modernization affects all companies for whose value creation individual software is relevant. The term individual software is important here, as it does not refer to standard software product suites, but to customized solutions that are specifically tailored to the needs of the company. Of course, a company that offers a software product may also have a need for modernization.

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