Legacy Systems Management & Modernization

Legacy Systems Management & Strategic Modernization

Comprehensive maintenance and strategic transformation for mission-critical legacy platforms

Legacy systems power critical business operations, but they also present unique challenges in maintenance, risk management, and integration with modern infrastructure. Our legacy systems services provide both ongoing maintenance for stable operations and strategic modernization pathways when business needs evolve.

The Legacy Challenge: Organizations with legacy systems face 67% higher operational risk and 45% more difficulty integrating with modern systems, yet these platforms often contain decades of irreplaceable business logic and data.

Your Strategic Advantage: Organizations with proper legacy system management achieve 40% lower maintenance costs, 60% reduced operational risk, and maintain business continuity while gaining modernization flexibility.

Available Solutions

CHARON Hardware Emulation

Industry-leading emulation technology for legacy system preservation.

• CHARON Emulator Solutions - Stromasys Authorized Partner pricing and professional services
• Complete hardware emulation for VAX, Alpha, SPARC, and PDP-11 systems
• Professional implementation, migration, and ongoing support services

OpenVMS Systems

Comprehensive OpenVMS consulting and maintenance services.

• OpenVMS Consulting - VAX, Alpha, and x86-64 expertise
• VAX, Alpha, and modern x86-64 platforms
• Performance optimization and troubleshooting

Unix Systems Support

Specialized support for legacy Unix systems.

• Unix Systems Consulting - Tru64 Unix, Digital Unix, OSF/1, Solaris
• System administration and maintenance
• Performance tuning and optimization

Terminal Emulation Solutions

Legacy terminal access and emulation systems.

• Terminal Emulation Systems - IDEA VTerm and WebTerm solutions
• Legacy terminal protocols and interfaces
• Modern web-based terminal access

Legacy System Assessment

Professional evaluation and support planning services.

• Legacy Assessment - Comprehensive system evaluation
• Risk analysis and maintenance strategies
• Long-term support planning

Supported Legacy Platforms

Hardware Platforms

CHARON Emulation Support:

• VAX systems (MicroVAX, VAX4000, VAX6000 series)
• Alpha/AXP systems (AlphaServer, AlphaStation)
• SPARC systems (Sun workstations and servers)
• PDP-11 systems (all major variants)
• HP3000 and HP9000 systems

Operating Systems

OpenVMS Expertise:

• OpenVMS VAX (all versions)
• OpenVMS Alpha (all versions)
• OpenVMS x86-64 (current versions)
• Integration with modern authentication systems
• Performance optimization and tuning

Application Environments

Specialized Technologies:

• MUMPS/M database systems
• COBOL and FORTRAN applications
• Custom database systems
• Real-time control applications
• Industry-specific legacy software

Modernization Approaches

Preserve & Enhance

Keep existing applications running while adding modern capabilities.

• Hardware emulation with CHARON technology
• Integration with modern monitoring systems
• API development for legacy data access
• Modern backup and disaster recovery

Gradual Migration

Phased approach to system modernization without business disruption.

• Parallel system operation during transition
• Data synchronization between old and new systems
• User training and change management
• Risk mitigation throughout migration process

Hybrid Integration

Connect legacy systems to modern infrastructure and applications.

• RESTful API development for legacy data
• Modern web interfaces for legacy applications
• Cloud integration while maintaining on-premises core
• Real-time data synchronization solutions

Why Choose Our Legacy Modernization Services?

Deep Legacy Expertise

• 30+ years working with legacy systems
• Certified partnerships with major legacy vendors
• Understanding of both technical and business requirements
• Experience across all major legacy platforms

Risk-Free Migration Strategies

• Proven methodologies for zero-downtime migrations
• Comprehensive testing and validation procedures
• Rollback strategies for every migration phase
• Business continuity planning and execution

Modern Integration Capabilities

• Bridge legacy systems to cloud platforms
• API development for legacy data access
• Modern monitoring and alerting systems
• Integration with contemporary security frameworks

Industry-Specific Experience

• Financial services (trading systems, core banking)
• Healthcare (LIMS, patient data systems)
• Manufacturing (process control, SCADA systems)
• Government (mission-critical applications)