Legacy application modernization looms large on the market's radar screen. A good amount of users indicate they felt their existing legacy applications, particularly ERP's, were out of date and modernization was planned or underway.
Successful modernization projects are initiated and guided by business drivers. In general, there are three main drivers for modernization:
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Firstly, application and business process integration. Secondly, improving the user experience with a more efficient environment and Finally re-architecting core applications to support new technologies and business opportunities.
Why Modernize Legacy Systems?
There are several benefits around modernizing legacy systems such as:
Improve User Productivity: Modern interfaces can be more productive, informative and provide a better experience for today's workers. Some people still maintain that 5250 interfaces are better for heads down data entry, but they are not being realistic about the power and productivity of a modern Windows interface. Even for data entry, a purpose-built Windows interface will leave a 5250 interface behind, simply because of its ability to respond to individual keystrokes rather than block mode entry fields.
Reduce Training Costs: Almost everyone under 35 years of age can use a Windows-style interface. People under 20 have been using them since their early school years. Almost no one knows how to drive a 5250 interface without specific training.
Improve Application Image: Green screen applications (also known as 5250 apps) and the IBM i platform that supports them sometimes suffer from an image problem, especially in large organizations. For Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) with an existing solution with a 5250 interface, getting new customers and retaining existing ones may be an increasingly challenging task. A modernized user interface combined with the performance and reliability of the IBM i platform can improve the image of an application and produce an excellent combination.
Adapt to the "Future": Some IBM i sites and ISVs have a crucial need to produce and demonstrate a modernized version of their application to restore trust and prove to existing and new customers or end-users that the application has a demonstrable and well thought out future. Add modern features: Email, video, voice, Web browser interfaces and desktop integration are usually not possible in applications with 5250 interfaces. These newer technologies and the many ways they can enhance business processes remain a closed world to 5250 applications.
Application Modernization - A Perspective APPLICATION
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