Modernizing
Desktop Applications
Best Practices and Partner Solutions
Legacy Windows applications have been the backbone of many businesses for years. However, as technology advances rapidly, these applications face numerous aging challenges.
Legacy Windows applications refer to software programs that were developed using older technologies and frameworks, often running on outdated operating systems, typically built using technologies such as Visual Basic, C++, or .NET Framework.
Common characteristics of legacy Windows applications include a lack of compatibility with modern operating systems, dependency on outdated frameworks and libraries, outdated user interfaces, performance issues, security vulnerabilities and difficulty in integrating with other systems.
Business Case
Modernizing desktop applications can be one component part of an overall modernization of the enterprise application estate.
It can also be prompted by the adoption of Azure Virtual Desktop, utilizing MSIX App Attach to eliminate the need for traditional image management and enabling administrators to deliver applications on-demand.
Capabilities
Assessment and Planning
Conduct a thorough assessment of the existing legacy Windows applications to identify their functionalities, dependencies, and potential challenges.
Develop Migration Plan
Estimate the budget required for the modernization project, including costs for software licenses and hardware upgrades, and identify potential risks that may arise during the modernization.
Migrate and Test
Define and implement the testing procedures and quality assurance measures to ensure that the modernized Windows applications meet the required performance and security standards.
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