How important is IT Modernisation?

How can soxes help with individual IT modernisation?

Roland Amacher: We analyse your IT systems and together we start a digital transformation that strengthens your business and gives you a competitive edge. We evaluate how much potential your existing IT systems have and where improvements are necessary and IT modernisation is possible. Our IT experts focus on important IT solutions such as cloud computing. This is the use of IT infrastructures and services that are not kept on site on local computers, but are rented as a service and accessed via a network.

What role do legacy systems play in this change?

Roland Amacher: Many companies face the dilemma that their existing legacy systems have done a solid job over the years, but no longer meet the growing demands of the modern business world. These outdated systems can lead to inefficiencies that negatively impact productivity, customer experience and business agility. This is where IT modernisation comes in: It involves updating these outdated systems or replacing them with contemporary solutions.

How important is IT modernisation today?

Roland Amacher: IT modernisation is more than just updating hardware and software. It involves adapting the entire IT infrastructure to the requirements of today’s business world. This can include the introduction of agile development methods, the implementation of DevOps practices and the integration of automation tools. These modernisation initiatives allow companies to respond faster to market changes, foster innovation and increase efficiency.

To what extent is cloud transformation considered a driver of modernisation?

Roland Amacher: Cloud technologies provide companies with the flexibility, scalability and cost efficiency needed to address today’s business challenges. The cloud enables companies to move their IT infrastructure from rigid, locally hosted environments to a dynamic and scalable environment. This opens up new opportunities to deliver applications and services faster and to drive innovation.

Because where previously a complete infrastructure had to be set up, an application in the cloud is ready for use after a short time. In order to design a suitable software architecture for a cloud-based application, the operating model must be adapted to the requirements of the application. With Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), for example, we enable the simple deployment of an application within one or more containers. With Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), the company can use software from the cloud without having to install and manage it itself.

What advantages does the cloud bring for IT modernisation?

Roland Amacher: The cloud brings a multitude of advantages that transform and at the same time modernise individual applications, products and even entire IT architectures. These include the following positive aspects that enable IT modernisation:

• Scalability

Cloud services allow companies to scale resources as needed. This allows them to manage peak loads while saving costs when fewer resources are needed. At the same time, the risk of failure of internal applications is reduced.

• Cost efficiency

The cloud avoids high initial investments in hardware and enables a pay-as-you-go model, where companies only pay for the resources they actually use. With the so-called hyperscaler clouds from Google, Amazon and Co., far lower hosting prices can also be offered than with smaller competitors.

• Flexibility

Cloud platforms offer a variety of services that enable companies to quickly develop and deploy new applications. This accelerates the ability to innovate.

• Location-independent access

The cloud enables employees to access applications and data from anywhere, which encourages collaboration.

• Security

Cloud providers invest heavily in security measures and protocols that often go beyond what companies could provide internally. Data is thus more secure and can also be encrypted using a private cloud.

Where did soxes use cloud computing as a result of IT modernisation?

Roland Amacher: The soxes team has advised customers in numerous projects on the selection of the right operating model and designed and implemented the applications accordingly. One of many examples of a cloud-based application developed by soxes is the digitalised measurement and information system for windows, doors and gates MyPortaNet. The individual services of the complex solution run in containers via the cloud. To ensure higher availability and better scalability, the services are also operated in clusters.

What challenges does the cloud transformation bring with it?

Roland Amacher: Despite the many advantages of cloud transformation, companies also face challenges that need to be overcome. Data migration, data protection and security concerns are just some of the factors that need to be carefully addressed. Selecting the right cloud provider and designing an appropriate migration strategy are critical to the success of this transformation.

soxes helps you select the right cloud service, supports you in the migration of your data and also assists you with maintenance and support in the further course. In this way, you efficiently modernise your IT landscape, boost your automation and improve the functioning of your application.

In today’s business world, IT modernisation and cloud transformation are no longer options, but indispensable steps to remain competitive and meet the demands of digitalisation. Overcoming legacy systems, implementing modern technologies and taking advantage of the cloud are the keys to greater flexibility, innovation and efficiency. Companies that take this path are better equipped to seize the opportunities of the digital era and succeed.

soxes is at your side as a trustworthy partner with over 20 years of experience and extensive expertise. Together, we walk the path of IT modernisation with you and create an efficient IT architecture for you, which, in combination with efficient cloud computing, makes an important contribution to the advanced digitalisation of companies.

We support you with the decision criteria, inform you about the effort and costs involved and accompany you from the beginning of your IT modernisation through to implementation and subsequent maintenance and support. Contact us now and learn more about your individual IT modernisation.