Is your Delphi software running in production or in core processes, often closely integrated with machinery and processes? Is the expertise tied to a single person, and does every change feel like a risk? Then you’ve come to the right place.
It’s rarely a big bang. It’s the small signs that add up:
Delphi software costs you the most during operation. Not just a one-time expense, but year after year. The longer you leave a known Delphi issue unresolved, the more expensive the solution becomes. Missing documentation and dependencies only grow over time.
Here are a few facts that prove exactly that:
Production stoppages or backlogs in quality control, packaging, and logistics
Manual workarounds that lead to errors and rework
Unclear responsibilities during an incident when speed is of the essence
Unplanned costs resulting from troubleshooting under time pressure and the need to hire external specialists
Rising change management costs because every adjustment requires additional risk assessment
Quality costs when errors are discovered late or data needs to be corrected
Reliance on individuals or specific service providers
Stagnation in innovation because further development is postponed due to risk concerns
Audit and compliance risks when traceability is lacking
How many systems are connected, how critical the data is, and whether errors immediately affect production or quality. The more integrations there are, the more important thorough testing and monitoring become.
Established rules, exceptions, and manual workarounds are often undocumented. They take time because you first have to identify and validate them.
If a build only runs on individual machines or tests are missing, it creates extra work before further development can actually begin. This isn’t “overhead”; rather, it’s the foundation that makes it possible to plan changes again.
Proximity to hardware, specialized equipment, outdated database versions, or proprietary drivers increase complexity because changes must be carefully coordinated and validated.
Requirements related to auditing, access control, and traceability increase the workload if they have to be added later or are currently only partially implemented.
We never start with “replacement.” We start with clarity and control. Depending on the situation, the next step will vary. We first identify risks and dependencies, then we implement the appropriate solution.
This is the right choice if you lack expertise, want to reduce dependencies, or if operations have become too risky.
What you get
Result
You can operate the system again and take responsibility for changes without relying on luck.
Ideal if you want to keep Delphi but outsource support, security, and further development to an external partner.
What we handle
Result
Fewer surprises, clear processes, and fewer dependencies. Delphi maintenance means not only bug fixes, but also clear change processes, reproducible releases, documented interfaces, and reduced operational risk.
Suitable when new integrations, data flows, or requirements increase to the point where you can barely move forward reliably with your current system.
What you get
Result
You reduce risk and secure the future without jeopardizing day-to-day operations.
We don’t start by “replacing” systems; we start with clarity and control. That’s crucial in a production environment.
Phase 1: Ensuring transparency and readiness for handover
Phase 2: Stabilize and reduce risks
Phase 3: Plan for further development or modernization
Sandro Brandt, Projectmanager soxes AG
Retain, manage, or replace: What’s right for your company?
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Your Location
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Recommended route
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Why
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The system is up and running, but no one dares to make changes; there is a lack of expertise
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Takeover and Stabilization
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First regain control, then decide
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Delphi should stay, but support and security need to be in safe hands
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Maintenance and Support
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Reduce risk and dependency without replacing
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New integrations and requirements are overwhelming the current system
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Step-by-step modernization
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Building the future without a "big bang" and without halting production
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Operations are unstable, outages are becoming more frequent, and dependence is critical
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Takeover first, then modernization
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Operational safety prior to renovation
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A manufacturing company had been using a Delphi-based MES solution for over 15 years. A single developer was responsible for maintaining it, which increased the risk to day-to-day operations.
The developer left the company. The software was technically outdated, poorly documented, and difficult to maintain. Interfaces and data flows had grown over time and were only loosely separated.
soxes developed a new MES platform based on modern web technologies such as C#. It features a clear architecture, tested interfaces, and flexible integration with ERP systems and machines, along with a clean separation from legacy systems, data flows, and interfaces.
The risk of dependency has been significantly reduced. The solution is future-proof, and the implementation was carried out in a controlled manner without any disruption to production.
Do we have to replace Delphi?
Can we approach this without documentation?
What if we want to keep Delphi?
What should I, as a company, look out for when it comes to Delphi maintenance?
Modernising Delphi without downtime – how does that work?
What does Delphi modernisation cost?
What are the risks involved in Delphi modernisation?
If you want to know whether support, stabilization, or modernization is the right choice for your Delphi solution, we’ll work together to assess the risks, dependencies, and next steps.
Direct number
+41 55 253 00 53
Wann Delphi zur Bremse wird.
Delphi stabilisieren, statt vorschnell ablösen.
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Sofia Steninger
Solution Sales Manager
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