Stage 1: Application evaluation
The first step in any endeavor is to set a goal. Analyze your current application code base and evaluate it against your modernization goals. How scalable are your apps? Are they easy to maintain? Are they efficient and useful? A comprehensive assessment engagement provides a holistic view of multiple apps to help you meet your modernization goals. We can offer custom plans to help you.
Stage 2: Migrate to the cloud
As apps move to the cloud, many IT leaders simply default to the familiar public cloud environment and force their apps to conform to the cloud’s feature set. Rather than letting the tail wag, base your decision on whether a cloud service provider can provide the specific services you need. This becomes even more important when organizations manage core, edge, and cloud data from the cloud itself.
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Stage 3: Application modernization
Now that you have a clear understanding of your modernization needs and where your apps reside, you need to create cloud-enabled applications that meet your needs. This probably means using the latest technology. This means containers that enable seamless deployment across multiple environments, microservices that allow each core functionality to be built independently, artificial intelligence that derives insights from vast amounts of data, and automation that streamlines deployment and diagnostics.
Stage 4: Application optimization
Application modernization is not a one-time process. As with any successful endeavor, app modernization should continue over time. Application monitoring tools can help ensure modernized apps are continuously aligned with people, processes, and governance. Be sure to track key performance metrics with an ongoing evaluation process and continue to take steps to ensure your apps and environment continue to meet your organization’s needs.