Every change takes too long
Small improvements become lengthy development projects because the software is difficult to maintain or poorly documented.
Make your existing technology work better for your business. We help you modernise ageing applications, connect systems, move to the cloud and build a practical route forward, without replacing what still works.
We help businesses improve the applications and systems they already rely on by making them easier to use, safer to operate and more adaptable to change. From an overdue upgrade to a full modernisation programme, we help you choose a practical route without turning everyday operations upside down.
Tell us what you want to modernise. Our consultation team will review it and get in touch to discuss objectives, systems and priorities.
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We help businesses connect legacy systems, migrate databases, modernise architectures and automate workflows across the organisation.
Legacy modernisation means improving the software, databases and technology your organisation already uses so they continue to support your operations and future plans. That might mean upgrading an application, replacing an unsupported component, adding APIs, improving security or moving a suitable workload to the cloud.
You don't always need a complete rebuild. The right solution depends on your business priorities, technical risks, available budget and how much change your teams can manage.
We look first at the things your system already does well, then identify what is holding you back. Together, we agree whether to improve, integrate, migrate or replace parts of it in a sensible order.
Many businesses depend on systems built years ago. The problem isn't always that they stop working it's that changing them becomes harder, slower and riskier.
Small improvements become lengthy development projects because the software is difficult to maintain or poorly documented.
Teams move data between spreadsheets, older applications and newer tools because systems don't work together.
Unsupported technology, knowledge gaps and fragile dependencies make upgrades and growth feel more risky than they should.
A manufacturer cannot simply switch off production software. A healthcare company has sensitive workflows to protect. A retailer cannot lose customer subscriptions. The right modernisation plan starts with those realities, not a fashionable technology stack.
There is no single right way to modernise an application. We look at the business value, risks and technical constraints before recommending what to keep, improve, connect or replace.
Understand the architecture, dependencies, technical debt and business risks, then prioritise the work that matters, including opportunities for Software Re-engineering.
Improve existing software through targeted refactoring, upgrades, redesigned interfaces or rebuilding components where necessary, including .NET Modernisation where it fits your application and technology roadmap.
Assess whether and how to move applications and workloads through Cloud Migration Services, including AWS Migration, to AWS, Azure or another suitable hosting environment.
Connect legacy software with newer platforms to reduce duplicated entry and improve the flow of information. Where appropriate, this can include Monolith to Microservices Migration** in manageable stages.
Improve data structures, access and integration, with a migration approach focused on accuracy and continuity.
Replace ageing functionality gradually where possible, with testing, controlled releases and support for the transition.
Iterative delivery with clear checkpoints, so you see progress every step of the way without operational risk.
Listen to your teams, review existing software and map dependencies, risk and business priorities.
Compare options to improve, connect, move or replace the existing system, and agree on timelines, budgets and ways to measure success.
Build and test improvements in manageable stages, with clear communication, data checks and sensible rollback planning.
Coordinate releases and migration around real business operations, with validation and user support.
Document the solution, transfer knowledge and support ongoing performance, security and future changes.
Some applications need targeted upgrades. Others need more substantial change. We'll help you understand the trade-offs first.
If you have an ageing application but aren't sure how much change it needs, an initial technical conversation can help define a focused discovery scope.
A discovery exercise can examine business-critical workflows, hosting and source code, interfaces, data, security exposure, operational dependencies and the practical options available.
Request a modernisation conversationApplication architecture, integrations, documentation and operational risks.
What to keep, refactor, integrate, migrate or replace.
Work packages, sequencing, dependencies and validation points.
Delivery assumptions, priorities, likely constraints and budget ranges.
A full rebuild is not always justified. We consider business value, risk, remaining platform life, data dependencies and total cost before choosing an approach.
Modernisation is about more than the latest platform. It's about creating room for your business to work and grow.
The impact depends on your current systems, chosen scope and operating environment; we agree success measures during discovery.
Ficode combines software engineering, solution architecture, cloud, integration and data capabilities to deliver practical Application Transformation Services. That means we can look beyond a single application and understand how changes affect the wider business.
We work with stakeholders to keep scope, priorities and delivery decisions clear, and plan modernisation around the systems your teams depend on.
Explore our workWe assess each project individually, including security, compliance and operational requirements.
These are published Ficode projects that demonstrate different parts of modernisation: inherited code, cloud platforms, data migration, upgrades and operational improvements.
Ficode took over a partially developed healthcare application for Your GP Consultation. The team resolved software defects, improved the codebase and database, strengthened access controls and added Twilio video and audio consultations during an engagement lasting approximately three to six months.
Ficode migrated a multi-component veterinary healthcare platform to AWS, introduced review-gated CI/CD for web, backend, desktop and iOS, and configured a cross-region recovery workflow alongside security and operations controls.
MyMembership gives businesses a branded digital presence and a central administration experience, while retaining integrations for payments, streaming and communication.
Ficode redesigned and extended PerformWithMVP’s Magento 2 store for online fitness programmes. Custom layouts, subscription products, free trials and Braintree payments improved the customer journey, while administration tools and training supported day-to-day store management.
Ficode replaced manual deployment routines with Jenkins pipelines for a commercial building energy platform. Centrally published libraries, versioned releases and managed service restarts made backend, web and mobile delivery less dependent on individual machines and engineers.
Everything you need to know about legacy software modernisation, risk mitigation, and delivery approaches.
Not necessarily. Often, the best first step is to upgrade a critical component, improve a connection or make the existing software easier to support. We'll help compare options before recommending a route.
We plan changes to minimise disruption through phased delivery, testing, migration rehearsals and rollback plans where appropriate. Some changes may still require an agreed maintenance window.
Often yes, depending on interfaces, data quality, licensing, security and architecture. We first assess whether a safe, maintainable integration is feasible.
We can begin with a discovery and technical assessment to understand the software, dependencies, available code and operational risks before agreeing what is realistic.
It depends on complexity, technology, dependencies, integrations and the level of change required. A focused assessment can help define options, priorities and a sensible budget.
We can discuss ongoing maintenance, monitoring, enhancements and knowledge transfer as part of the delivery and support arrangement.
Depending on the agreed scope, a discovery engagement may include an application and dependency inventory, risk register, priority improvements, migration options, outline architecture, phased roadmap and budget ranges. We confirm the deliverables before the work begins.
Yes. We can work alongside your internal team or incumbent suppliers, with clear responsibilities, access controls, documentation and a joint release plan.
We agree what must be retained, archived, transformed or retired, then design mapping, reconciliation, testing and cutover checks around the business and any applicable retention requirements.
Ficode has software engineering, database, architecture, cloud and API capabilities. We assess the actual application versions, source access, dependencies, licensing and supportability before confirming the technical approach.
If you're at the early planning stage, these Ficode articles can help you understand the questions worth asking.
Tell us what's difficult about your existing software and what you want to achieve. We'll help work out a practical next step.
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