Signs Your Legacy Software Needs a Rewrite
If your current software is slow, runs on only one computer, has no support or can no longer keep up with your growing business, it is time for a rewrite. Below we review seven clear signs that your software needs modernization.
Seven signs you need a rewrite
- Slow and unstable: the software slows down as data grows or crashes frequently.
- Single-user or single-PC limits: there is no way for multiple users to work at once or to access it remotely.
- No support: the original developer is unavailable and no one can extend the software.
- Incompatible with new Windows: it will not run on an up-to-date operating system, or it errors.
- No mobile or web version: managers cannot work from a phone or outside the office.
- Cannot integrate: it does not connect to payment gateways, SMS, accounting or e-invoicing.
- High maintenance cost: fixing each bug is slow and expensive.
Rewrite or full replacement?
If your current software’s business logic is good and only the technical platform has aged, a rewrite (moving the same logic to a modern platform) is faster and cheaper than building a brand-new application. If the processes also need redesigning, a mix of rewrite and improvement is done.
What does a rewrite solve?
A modern web-based system is multi-user and fast, accessible from mobile and anywhere, connects to other services, has support and updates, and scales as your organization grows.
Free review of your software
In our legacy-software rewrite and web-conversion service, we review your current software for free and recommend the best path. Related guides: Rewriting Legacy Software: When & How, Cost of a rewrite and Phased rewrite without downtime.
FAQ
How do I know my software needs a rewrite?
If it is slow, single-user, unsupported, incompatible with new Windows, or has no mobile/web version, those are signs a rewrite is needed.
Is a rewrite better, or buying ready-made software?
If your processes are specific and your current software covers them, rewriting that logic is usually better; otherwise ready-made software is considered.
Is the legacy software’s data preserved?
Yes; with safe data migration, all information is transferred to the new system.
How much does the initial review cost?
The review and initial estimate are free; just send a description of your current software.
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