Application Modernization Services

Keep your software current to unlock innovation, maximize performance, and minimize risk.

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Modernize mission-critical systems

For decades, your Adabas & Natural applications have been providing a trusted and resilient foundation for your business’s core functions. As business needs evolve, organizations are looking for new ways to extend this foundation with greater flexibility, innovation, and speed. To meet today’s demands and prepare for what comes next, a holistic approach to modernizing your application landscape enables you to build on what already works while unlocking new capabilities. Software AG’s Application Modernization Services take a process-driven approach to evolving your Adabas & Natural environments. By assessing your existing systems, optimizing your architecture, and integrating modern technologies, we help you extend the value of your current investments while creating a more agile, adaptable, and cost-effective IT foundation. 


Begin simply, on your terms.

Introductory conversation

Whether you’re ready for a detailed assessment or simply want to explore your options, our Professional Services specialists can start with an introductory conversation to discuss your organization’s needs and priorities.

One-day workshop

For organizations seeking a deeper evaluation, we also offer a free, one-day workshop. Following this expert-led session tailored to your unique needs, you’ll walk away with actionable insights, clear next steps, and a high-level plan. No cost, no commitment.

What to expect during your workshop

  • Analysis of your current Adabas & Natural environment, architecture, and configurations
  • Review of system performance, operational challenges, and maintenance requirements
  • Assessment of upgrade readiness, dependencies, and compatibility considerations
  • Identification of opportunities to improve system stability, performance, and efficiency
  • Evaluation of risks, constraints, and operational impacts associated with upgrade and maintenance activities
  • Development of a high-level upgrade and optimization roadmap aligned to your business priorities

Workshop deliverables include

  • Assessment of your current Adabas & Natural environment and operational landscape
  • Identification of upgrade, optimization, and risk mitigation opportunities
  • Recommended approach for platform maintenance, version upgrades, and environment optimization
  • High-level roadmap outlining recommended next steps and priorities
  • Estimated timelines, resource considerations, and implementation options
  • Clear recommendations to support ongoing operational stability, performance, and future modernization initiatives

This no-obligation workshop provides a clear understanding of your current environment and highlights key opportunities for modernization, helping you make informed decisions with confidence and minimal risk.


Benefits

Transform your applications for agility, efficiency, and growth 

Application modernization enables you to move beyond the limitations of existing systems and build a more flexible, future-ready IT landscape. By focusing on business processes and leveraging your existing investments, we help you unlock new value across your organization. 

  • Improved application maintainability, flexibility, and accessibility 
  • Increased operational efficiency and faster onboarding for users and developers  
  • Enhanced customer experiences through modern interfaces and multi-channel capabilities  
  • Faster delivery of new products and services to market  
  • Reduced operating costs through optimization and consolidation  
  • Greater agility to respond to evolving business and regulatory demands  

Service offerings

Comprehensive capabilities for end-to-end modernization 

Our services span the full lifecycle of application modernization, helping you transform your environment in manageable steps while ensuring continuity and minimizing disruption.

Core Services:

  • Application discovery and detailed environment assessment 
  • Business process analysis and optimization 
  • Modernization roadmap development based on value, cost, and risk  
  • Application optimization, rehosting and configuration improvements   

Advanced Capabilities: Beyond foundational modernization, we provide specialized capabilities to fully transform your application landscape: 

  • Legacy application modularization and transformation 
  • Browser-based user interface modernization  
  • Automation of business processes and workflows 

Trust the experts

Application modernization requires deep technical expertise and a proven methodology. Software AG takes a holistic, process-driven approach, ensuring that modernization initiatives are aligned with your business objectives and executed with precision.  

Our experts understand the complexities of Adabas & Natural environments and the critical dependencies that support your operations. By combining best-of-breed technologies with decades of consulting experience, we help you modernize your applications in a way that minimizes risk, maximizes value, and delivers lasting results. 

Unlike approaches that rely on costly and disruptive “rip-and-replace” strategies, we focus on leveraging your existing assets, extending their value while transforming them into flexible, modern platforms that support continuous innovation.