DSD Software Modernization
Through step-by-step modernization, CHI Software transformed a legasy DSD platform into a scalable, efficient tool — achieving 97% retention and faster, smoother logistics.
Outdated systems often hold businesses back, from slow performance to rising maintenance costs. We don’t want to let that happen! Our legacy app modernization services can improve scalability, security, and user experience, giving your business the momentum to grow and the edge to outpace competitors.
If your APIs feel outdated or burdensome to connect with newer systems, we can help. Our team rebuilds APIs for smoother integration and interoperability, so your business tools actually talk to each other. Depending on your infrastructure, we apply REST, GraphQL, or gRPC patterns and modern API gateways to improve scalability and security.
Old frameworks or languages can slow you down. CHI Software will guide you through upgrading to modern tech stacks and technologies, balancing today’s needs with tomorrow’s growth. We introduce microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure-as-code practices to make your software easier to scale and maintain.
Are you still spending too much time on manual processes? When we bring in automation and DevOps practices, software delivery becomes faster and safer – and your team gains real efficiency in their daily work. Our engineers set up CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, and Terraform, enabling continuous delivery and quick rollbacks when needed.
Whether you’re considering AWS, Azure, or GCP, we’ll move your software tools with care. Our goal is a migration that feels like an upgrade, not an interruption. We design hybrid and multi-cloud architectures, leveraging Kubernetes orchestration, Helm, and Terraform for secure, cost-optimized environments.
Interfaces matter. If your users find your system frustrating or outdated, we’ll refresh it with an intuitive design that feels natural and engaging. Our design team builds responsive, accessible interfaces backed by real-user analytics to ensure every redesign improves both usability and conversion.
Security is non-negotiable. Through application modernization consulting, we help you close gaps, adopt the proper practices, and stay compliant with evolving regulations. We embed security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance automation right into the DevSecOps pipeline, protecting your data at every release stage.
We don’t just modernize and walk away. Every upgrade goes through thorough testing to make sure your systems run securely and at the speed your business expects. Our QA engineers use automated testing frameworks and performance monitoring tools such as JMeter and Grafana to validate reliability under real-world load.
Modernization isn’t a one-time event. We’ll stay with you to tune systems and support new business requirements as they appear. Our long-term support includes SLA-based monitoring, cost-performance audits, and continuous optimization using real-time observability dashboards.
Legacy systems are expensive to maintain. Modernization reduces infrastructure and support costs so that you can invest more in innovation instead of patching old code. By introducing automation, containerization, and infrastructure-as-code, we help businesses cut operational expenses by up to 30%.
Outdated frameworks leave the door open to threats. With modern tools and practices, your data stays protected, and compliance headaches disappear. Security testing and code analysis are integrated into every delivery stage through our DevSecOps approach, minimizing vulnerabilities before they reach production.
If your system struggles with new users or features, we’ll make it scalable. With a legacy software modernization company, your tech will support expansion instead of holding you back. Our engineers re-architect applications using scalable microservices and cloud-native components that grow easily with your business needs.
Slow and clunky apps frustrate both customers and employees. After modernization, they’ll enjoy faster interactions that make everyday tasks easier and more enjoyable. Optimized APIs, faster response times, and responsive design built with modern front-end frameworks all translate into noticeably smoother experiences.
Markets shift quickly. With a modern tech stack, you can adapt, add new features, and launch updates while continuously improving your business processes. Through automated CI/CD pipelines and modular architecture, our clients deploy new functionality 2–3× faster, reducing time-to-market for new products.
Modernized systems are more reliable and predictable. Instead of firefighting, your teams can focus on building the future, while we keep modernizing the systems in line with your growth. Continuous monitoring and performance dashboards keep critical systems transparent, stable, and easy to control.
Refactoring Sometimes the code just needs a tidy-up. We restructure it to improve performance and scalability, while keeping the core logic intact.
Re-hosting When performance is limited by outdated infrastructure, we lift and shift your solution to a modern cloud or virtual environment with minimal disruption.
Replatforming If the software works but the platform is outdated, we move it to a new environment (such as the cloud) with minimal code changes.
Re-architecture When a system’s structure limits growth, we redesign it into modern patterns like microservices or serverless, and implement the changes step by step.
Rebuilding In cases where technology has become too obsolete, we recreate the application from the ground up using modern frameworks and programming languages. This approach is often the most effective way to modernize legacy applications while keeping business goals front and center.
Replacing When an old system no longer fits business needs, building a new solution from scratch is the smartest way forward.
Since 2006, we’ve delivered more than 1,000 projects across multiple industries. Over the years, our experts have worked with legacy systems in every shape and size, which gives us the insight to modernize with confidence and avoid the pitfalls that less experienced teams often face.
very line of code we deliver follows strict security standards. As an ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO 9001 certified company, we apply best practices to protect sensitive data and ensure compliance across industries like fintech, healthtech, and education.
Modernization is rarely a one-off event. We’ll guide you through each stage – consulting, design, testing, and beyond – and remain your partner as the system grows and adapts to new business needs. Our goal is to make the process feel clear and predictable, so your team can focus on the business while we take care of the technology.
• Java
• .NET
• Python
• Node.js
• Go
• Microservices
• API-first
• DDD
• Hexagonal
• JavaScript
• TypeScript
• React
• Next.js
• Angular
• Vue.js
• Adaptive & Responsive Design
• Narrative and User Journey
• UI Prototyping
• Flutter
• React Native
• Kotlin Multi Platform
• Swift
• Kotlin
• Objective-C
• Java
• AWS
• Azure
• GCP
• Kubernetes
• Docker
• Terraform
• Hybrid Cloud & Multi-cloud
• Cloud Migration
• Cost Optimization
• REST
• GraphQL
• gRPC
• API Management
• Kafka
• RabbitMQ
• C++
• Qt
• Embedded Linux
• RTOS
• SAP
• Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Salesforce
• Oracle
• Apache Spark
• Airflow
• Snowflake
• Databricks
• PostgreSQL
• MongoDB
• Power BI
• Tableau
• Looker
• Generative AI
• Agentic & Multi-Agentic Systems
• Conversational AI (Chatbots, Assistants)
• NLP
• Computer Vision
• Predictive Analytics
We begin with interviews, code review, and an architecture audit to see where your system stands today.
Next, we work with you to set priorities: which modules to address first, how to minimize risks, and what success should look like. At this stage, our legacy application modernization services turn into a clear action plan.
Before scaling, we prepare the target architecture, validate core components, and confirm that the chosen approach works in practice.
Our engineers carry out upgrades by refactoring code, migrating modules, or re-platforming. We share progress in regular demos so you can see how your system evolves without business disruption.
We thoroughly test security, performance, and compliance before deployment. After that, our team releases updates gradually, keeping operations safe and predictable.
Modernization doesn’t stop at launch. As your software modernization company, we provide training, documentation, and long-term support to keep systems reliable and future-ready, while ensuring your in-house team can continue smooth development.
Modernization always raises a lot of “what ifs.” That’s normal – we’re talking about business-critical systems, after all. As a legacy software modernization company, we’ve answered many of these questions before and are happy to share our experience.
Old systems often keep the business running, but they can also slow growth and create hidden risks. Legacy application modernization services can help you overcome those barriers and stay competitive. The main reasons our clients choose to modernize legacy applications include:
• Rising costs: Maintenance and fixes take more resources every year.
• Security gaps: Outdated tech makes it harder to protect sensitive data.
• Scalability issues: Adding new features or users becomes complex and expensive.
• User frustration: Clunky design and slow performance impact both staff and customers.
• Integration limits: Older systems often can’t connect with modern tools and platforms.
We also see growing interest in modernization driven by data analytics, AI-readiness, and cloud cost optimization — areas where modern architecture brings measurable value.
Getting started doesn’t mean jumping into code right away. The safest way is to start small and plan carefully. Typical first steps look like this:
1. Initial consultation: Share your goals, challenges, and expectations.
2. System audit: We review the current state of your software and infrastructure.
3. Modernization roadmap: Together with you, we define priorities, budget, and timelines.
4. Pilot project: Finally, we validate the chosen approach before full rollout.
Yes, it’s possible. Missing documentation is a common challenge with legacy systems, and we’re used to working around it. Our software modernization company begins with code analysis, reverse engineering, and stakeholder interviews to rebuild the missing knowledge step by step. It takes more discovery work at the beginning, but it doesn’t stop us from creating a safe and realistic modernization plan.
We also use automated tools for static code analysis and architecture visualization to accelerate discovery when documentation is unavailable.
We know business continuity is critical – even short downtimes can be costly. To keep operations running, we rely on proven techniques such as:
• Incremental migration: Moving modules in stages instead of all at once.
• Parallel environments: Running old and new systems side by side until stable.
• Automated testing: Catching issues early before they impact users.
• Rollback strategies: Having a clear “plan B” if something goes wrong.
In practice, we apply blue-green deployments, canary releases, and automated health checks to maintain uninterrupted operation during rollout.
It’s one of the most common concerns we hear – and a fair one. To reduce risks, we make sure results are visible and measurable:
• Clear KPIs: Defining success metrics upfront (performance, cost, scalability).
• Frequent demos: Showing progress early and often.
• Pilot validation: Testing modernization steps in a controlled environment.
• Post-launch monitoring: Tracking improvements against the agreed metrics.
Every modernization phase includes Proof of Concept (PoC) validation, automated performance benchmarking, and continuous monitoring dashboards that confirm real improvement.
Timelines for legacy app modernization services vary depending on system complexity, but we can give you a ballpark idea:
• Smaller projects: 2-3 months for focused upgrades or refactoring.
• Mid-size systems: 6-9 months for multi-module re-platforming or cloud migration.
• Large enterprise solutions: 12+ months for full re-architecture or rebuilding.
Important note: We’ll always refine this estimate after the initial assessment.
Costs depend on the scope and goals, but there are common factors that shape the budget:
• System complexity: More integrations and modules mean higher effort.
• Chosen strategy: Refactoring is less expensive than rebuilding from scratch.
• Technology stack: Licensing, cloud services, and tools may add costs.
• Team composition: The number of engineers, QA, and DevOps specialists involved.
We provide a transparent estimate after the assessment phase, so you know what to expect before the work starts.