Software & platforms

Replace ageing software without bringing work to a halt.

Systems built years ago that now slow you down, break, or that nobody dares to touch. We replace, improve or connect them — in a controlled, phased way.

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When does legacy become a problem?

Old software rarely fails all at once. It slowly becomes more expensive, slower and riskier, until replacing it is no longer optional.

Nobody dares to touch it any more

The original builders have gone, documentation is missing and every change feels like a risk. Adjustments get postponed until they can wait no longer.

Maintenance costs more than it returns

Licences, hosting and specialist knowledge get more expensive every year, while barely any new functionality is added.

Growth is held back by the system

New services, additional locations or links to other software are not possible, so plans are delayed or become more expensive.

Security and compliance come under pressure

Outdated technology no longer receives updates, creating risks for data protection, continuity and legal obligations.

What we do

Rarely a complete replacement in one go. Usually a controlled path where old and new run alongside each other for a while.

Analysis of existing systems

Mapping what runs, what it does and which dependencies hang off it.

Phased replacement

Renewing part by part, so the organisation keeps working.

Data migration

Transferring, cleaning and verifying historical data without loss.

Connections to new software

Linking existing systems to modern applications instead of replacing everything.

From desktop to web

Converting locally installed software into applications that work anywhere.

Documentation and handover

Recording how it works, so knowledge is not lost again.

Proven in practice

Systems we have already renewed

Outdated processes and fragmented systems replaced by one environment — without daily operations grinding to a halt.

Finance platform and process automation

Repetitive financial processing replaced by a platform that connects to Exact Online.

Central management system for a beverage wholesaler

Separate tools and manual processes brought together in one management environment.

Digital platform for complex applications

A fragmented application process centralised in one case management environment.

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Our approach

With legacy, the biggest risk is not the new software but the transition. That is why we always start by understanding what is already there.

Taking stock of what exists

We map which systems are running, which processes depend on them, where the data sits and which integrations exist.

Deciding what stays and what goes

Not everything needs replacing. For each part we decide whether it is kept, connected or renewed — and in what order.

Making it visible

We design the new screens and data structure, so users can see in advance what changes and what stays the same.

Building in phases

We replace part by part, with old and new running side by side for a period. That keeps day-to-day operations running.

Migrating and switching over

Data is transferred, checked and validated. Critical changes are scheduled outside peak times.

Decommissioning and maintaining

The old system is only switched off once everything is proven to work. After that we remain available for maintenance and further development.

Frequently asked questions

Does everything have to be replaced at once?

No. In most projects we replace part by part, with the old and new systems running side by side for a period. That limits risk and spreads the investment.

What if the knowledge about the old system has gone?

That is the rule rather than the exception. We reconstruct how it works from the existing code, the database, the users and the surrounding processes, and capture that knowledge again.

Will our historical data be preserved?

Yes. Data migration is a separate step with its own checks. Data is transferred, cleaned where needed and validated before the old system is switched off.

Can our organisation keep working during the project?

That is the starting point. We plan migrations and switch-over moments around your operational reality and carry out critical changes outside peak times.

What if the old system is connected to other software?

We map those connections up front. Existing integrations are rebuilt or temporarily maintained, so neighbouring systems keep working.

How do we know modernising is worth the investment?

We set the current costs — maintenance, licences, manual work and missed opportunities — against the cost of renewal. If keeping or connecting turns out to be wiser, we say so.

What happens to the old system?

It is only switched off once the new solution is proven to work. Where needed it stays available in read-only mode for a period, for historical reference.

How are security and compliance handled?

Outdated systems often pose a risk on that front. Access management, data protection, back-ups and legal requirements are taken into account from the design of the new solution onwards.