Legacy Systems Modernisation
Talk to an expertIs Your Legacy Middleware Putting Your Business at Risk?
Modern IT systems are the backbone of business agility, security, and innovation. Yet many organisations still rely on legacy IBM middleware platforms like WebSphere Application Server (WAS), App Connect Enterprise (ACE), and IBM MQ — systems where older versions become unsupported, outdated, and increasingly vulnerable.
When these platforms reach end-of-support, your business loses access to critical patches, bug fixes, and vendor assistance. That’s not just an IT issue; it’s a strategic liability.
Take on Legacy Systems Modernisation With Someone You Can Trust
We specialise in helping organisations modernise their IBM middleware infrastructure, securely, efficiently, and with minimal disruption. Whether you’re facing end-of-support for IBM MQ, IBM ACE, or WebSphere Application Server, we offer tailored services to guide your journey.
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IBM MQ
IBM MQ facilitates the assured, secure and reliable exchange of information between applications, systems, services and files by sending and receiving message data via messaging queues, thereby simplifying the creation and maintenance of business applications.
IBM MQ SupportIBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM WAS is a highly scalable server environment designed to host cloud applications and microservices in any size organisation. It is used to create, connect and optimise applications for any environment, whether on premises or on a public, private or hybrid cloud.
IBM WebSphere Application SupportIBM App Connect Enterprise
IBM ACE is the glue that connects the world’s banking networks, travel, retail, logistics, distribution, manufacturing and many other industries’ systems of record together with their digital front office systems of engagement.
IBM ACE SupportWhy Should I Modernise My Middleware and What Happens If I Don't?
Nobody wants to be faced with a crisis, particularly when you business processes and brand reputation could be at risk. But that’s the reality if IT systems are left without maintenance and upgrades.
While the prospect of bringing in an outside agency to support you with your legacy systems modernisation sounds potentially time-consuming and costly, consider the downtime and losses that could occur if your IT infrastructure stopped working or was breached by a bad actor. The consequences don’t bear thinking about.
Regain Control
Modernisation isn’t about disruption—it’s about regaining control. By upgrading or migrating your legacy systems, you can:
- Strengthen Security & Compliance
Unsupported platforms expose you to cyber threats and regulatory penalties. Modernisation embeds stronger, automated security controls and simplifies audits. - Control Spiralling Costs
Legacy systems often carry hidden costs—from bloated infrastructure to manual fixes. Modern platforms reduce overheads and unlock long-term savings. - Boost Agility & Innovation
An API-first approach and hybrid cloud integration accelerate development and open new opportunities for digital transformation. - Enhance Resilience & Uptime
With modern observability tools, you gain real-time visibility across your systems—preventing outages and consistently meeting SLAs.
Don’t Ignore The Risks
Perhaps you should think about the consequences. Forewarned is forearmed, as they say. If you think you can put off a programme of modernisation, you could be exposing your business to:
- Operational Fragility
Legacy systems struggle with today’s scale and complexity, making downtime more likely and harder to resolve. - Security Vulnerabilities
Without vendor support, vulnerabilities remain unpatched, leaving your business open to attack. - Compliance Failures
Regulatory requirements are tightening. Unsupported systems make it harder to stay compliant. - Lost Opportunities
Legacy middleware limits integration, slows innovation, and holds back digital transformation.
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