No matter how much experience we invest into a complex project, chances are we learn a new thing or two along the way. Since we have deadlines to meet, we ship it as is, and we are happy to apply our new knowledge to the next project. With refactoring, we get a second shot at

In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, many businesses that rely on legacy systems are faced with the challenge of modernization. One such transition gaining traction is the move from COBOL to Java. COBOL and Java are widely used programming languages, but they differ significantly in flexibility, compatibility, and support, so a few key considerations are

Unsurprisingly, software engineers were among the first to start searching for places to improve the efficiency and accuracy of their work with Artificial Intelligence. More than a few were critical in making the technology work from the beginning. After all, if we configure machines with the ability to learn from experience, adjust to new inputs,

Breaking complex applications down into simpler components can be a game-changer for organizations willing to rethink their architecture as a collection of ‘microservices.’ With a microservices approach, you’ll build applications as a collection of loosely coupled, independent services that communicate with each other via APIs. Get it right, and you’ll achieve several advantages, including greater

Imagine running a company with powerful marketing strategies and premier products. Your business also has stellar branding. However, you have a difficult time leveraging the technology at your business. This can make it impossible to reach your target metrics. Issues like these are some of the many reasons approximately 20% of businesses fail within the

Moving code from COBOL to Java is a viable modernization win for companies looking to remain competitive. If you’re currently transitioning some of your workload from COBOL to Java or considering it, you’ll quickly discover the need to ensure the transition is seamless and doesn’t interfere with critical operations. These strategies will arm you with

Modernizing legacy systems gets tougher the faster technology advances, and our modern times are no exception. With a shrinking pool of programmers skilled in older languages like COBOL, RPG, DDS, and CL, we have a new dimension to that problem. In part 1 of this article, we took a brief look at the history of

Cloud migration is a hot topic for businesses seeking to capitalize on the technological advancements of the 21st century. There are many paths to follow, and picking out the right one is a worthy, if not critical, task. To help you on our journey, we have produced a three-article series on the 7 Rs of

Transitioning an organization’s data, applications, and infrastructure from on-premises servers to cloud-based platforms is a complicated project. It’s also a potentially paradigm-shifting move that can boost scalability, flexibility, cost savings, and performance, all in one big effort. Research and planning for a cloud migration project can go a long way to smooth the transition and

Cloud migration has become critical for companies hoping to modernize and compete with optimal agility. Fortunately, many companies that have already made the move provide us with some important lessons learned that can help us lay out a workable blueprint for our projects. In this article, we will explore the evolution and development of cloud