Transform application with the user in mind

Software modernization gets avoided because companies assume it means disruption. It doesn't have to. This Legacy Garage episode shows how to modernize an application while keeping the business running — with every technical decision driven by a business outcome, not the other way around.

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Software modernization stands for business disturbance.

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That's what many companies think,

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so they stay with outdated systems that one day can

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completely disable the business.

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The truth is modernization doesn't have to stop your growth.

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In fact, the business outcome should always be a priority and

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the business needs should drive system changes.

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I'm Magda, a business analyst at Merixstudio.

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In this video, I'll show you how to modernize and grow

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at the same time.

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Software modernization is all about changes,

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but it's not only the software that needs to change.

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Usually, it results in broader transformation within internal

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processes or users' behavior.

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And sometimes even the company's structure and

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business performance.

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Profound preparation and a well thought out plan determine the

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success of software modernization.

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That's why we've created an extended pre development

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process that enables us to set the base for project delivery.

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Our user centric software modernization process starts at

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project discovery.

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The big picture projections help us understand your product better.

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It's time for us to gain deep knowledge of your product

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and business processes.

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Before we start,

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we research your competitors and collect industry insights.

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We also focus on identifying and learning your modernization goals.

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How do we do it?

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Often during an online or in house workshop session with a

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team that would work on your project.

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We can also discuss it during a few video calls.

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Then we can move on to the next step,

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which is about the user and tech discovery.

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Our UX designers focus on analyzing your system from the

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user perspective.

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They conduct UX research and audits to analyze how

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users interact with your product.

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They choose the right research tools depending on whether your

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product is meant for internal purpose or rather

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for external users.

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On the other hand, our software architecture engineering

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analysts assess your system from the technical side.

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They focus on architecture and technology used

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for implementation.

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The third step focuses on the future vision.

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Modernization is always teamwork, so we organize a few

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day workshop session which helps us to combine knowledge

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gathered by UX designers and software architects with your

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goals and expectations.

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This leads us to create a concept of a new solution for your product.

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In the last step,

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we come to a conclusion about the modernization strategy you should choose.

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We provide you with modernized software architecture design.

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Together with you, we prepare the modernization roadmap.

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It's kind of a signpost that shows you how to come from

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current to future.

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It consists of three parts, a short term detailed plan,

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a long term strategy, and priorities for further development.

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When everything is set,

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our experts will work on modernizing your product

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without interrupting business operations.

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Moving your focus a little bit away from the system itself and

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putting more action on the business logic will help you

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modernize efficiently and seamlessly.

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Working on modernizing the software should be based on

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knowledge exchange.

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You know your system inside out,

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we can provide you with the best talents,

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the newest technologies and proven processes that will

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reduce risks and costs.

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Don't let your outdated system block you.

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Transform it the way it can support your growth and not disturb it.

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Contact us and find out what we can do for you.

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