Why Legacy Modernization Can’t Wait—and How to Do It Right

Legacy applications are costing enterprises more than they realize. They drain IT budgets, introduce security risks, and limit agility in a world where cloud-native, scalable architectures are defining the competitive edge. According to Gartner, 75% of enterprises will embark on application modernization initiatives by 2025—but many will struggle due to unclear strategies and complex migrations.

So how do you avoid becoming part of that statistic?

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At AppFaktors, we’ve developed an Application Modernization Framework that provides a structured, actionable roadmap for transforming legacy applications with Google Distributed Cloud (GDC). This framework ensures IT leaders and architects can optimize their application portfolios, reduce technical debt, and make strategic modernization decisions that align with business objectives.

The Cost of Doing Nothing

Maintaining outdated systems comes with a heavy price:

• 70% of IT budgets are spent just keeping legacy applications running.
• 65% of organizations say legacy systems are their biggest obstacle to digital transformation.
• Security vulnerabilities and compliance risks grow as aging applications become harder to patch and monitor.

The reality? Companies that delay modernization risk falling behind, while those that take a structured, strategic approach gain a significant advantage.

A Smarter Approach to Modernization

Our framework outlines a five-step journey that ensures enterprises can modernize efficiently and without disruption:

1. Application Portfolio Discovery – Establish a single source of truth for all applications.
2. Application Assessment & Optimization – Identify the right modernization strategy for each system (Rehost, Re-platform, Refactor, or Replace).
3. Architecture Development – Design modern, scalable cloud-native architectures.
4. Implementation – Execute migrations with minimal risk and downtime.
5. Architecture Observability – Ensure continuous monitoring and governance to maintain alignment with business goals.

Dive Deeper into Our Approach

For enterprises seeking a more detailed, structured approach, we’ve compiled our insights and best practices into a comprehensive Application Modernization Framework White Paper. This resource provides an in-depth guide to:

• Identifying and prioritizing applications for modernization
• Choosing the best modernization approach for different workloads
• Overcoming risks and challenges unique to air-gapped and regulated environments
• Measuring success with proven KPIs and financial impact assessments

Get the full framework and start optimizing your application portfolio today.

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