Mid-sized and large European companies are under pressure to digitalize, while simultaneously protecting their unique business processes.
From Months to Weeks with AI
Unraveling the Legacy Mikado Stack
One of the biggest and most high-risk challenges in the IT sector is modernizing complex, outdated systems, often described as a 'Mikado stack' (or 'pickup sticks'). After all, a single wrong move without complete insight can have disastrous consequences.
Traditionally, the analysis phases for replacing legacy applications, such as an AS/400, can take 12 to 18 months. This is because knowledge of these decades-old systems is often scarce, and manual analysis methods are time-consuming and costly.
The Groundbreaking Beyonder Approach
Our colleagues, two Beyonder software architects, have developed a groundbreaking solution that fundamentally changes the blueprint for this type of migration. For a flower auction that wanted to replace its complex AS/400 system, they opted not for manual analysis, but for AI-driven reverse engineering.
What they did:
They developed an AI-driven method to automatically read and convert the outdated codebase and available documentation into a modern, readable, and analyzable format.
Based on this output, they created a custom-made AI engine to directly query datasets and functionalities of the old system.
The Results
From 18 months to 4 weeks
The result is a game-changer. An analysis trajectory that would normally take 18 months was reduced to just 4 weeks.
100% insight
This provided the client with 100% insight into the old system, including split function sets and data dependencies. By completely mapping out this "Mikado stack," the risk of errors during the migration was drastically reduced.
People First, AI by Default & Secure by Design
This methodology, which we apply as Beyonder, is based on our philosophy: People First, so your team can focus on complex challenges, not repetitive tasks. AI by Default for faster, smarter solutions, and Secure by Design to protect your business DNA.
The Programming Language Is No Longer Relevant
The methodology developed by our architects is applicable to virtually all legacy systems and languages. This means you can reduce the dependency on outdated technology and dwindling expertise much faster, smarter, and more securely.
Scalable solution
It is a scalable, intelligent solution that effectively secures and transfers the knowledge of retiring programmers. This not only provides peace of mind within your organization, but also makes your organization digitally resilient.
Also suited for your IT-environment?
Unsure if our AI-driven methodology is suitable for the complexity of your systems? AI offers advantages that weren't available before. If a modernization effort was previously not an option, the solution may now be within reach.
Specialism
Our specialism is transforming legacy systems into robust, scalable architecture. Our experience with the most complex situations helps us efficiently comprehend new situations. We would be happy to help you take the leap with a clear roadmap and 100% insight.
