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Modernisation
Modernisation isn’t’refreshing tech’—it’s building a system that creates value faster, scales more safely, and runs with less operational friction.
Readiness & Prioritisation
Foundation & Guardrails
Governance by default
Delivery Modernisation
Golden path
Cloud-Native Build
MVP → scale
Stabilise While Modernising
MOIR + DB + DR
Increase delivery velocity without increasing risk
Modernisation delivers measurable business outcomes through operational transformation and cloud-native capabilities
Avoid 'big bang'—deliver in measurable iterations
Embed security and reliability into the delivery system
Reduce operational friction through automation and standards
Connect modernisation to run outcomes (SLO, MTTR, recovery)
Measurable modernisation outcomes
Comprehensive KPIs tracking delivery velocity, operational excellence, and business impact
Modernisation deliverables
- A 30/60/90-day modernisation plan with owners and KPIs
- A combined plan for modernize + stabilise (not separate workstreams)
- Prioritised backlog (impact × effort) and quick wins
- Target blueprint + golden path approach for teams
Modernisation playbook
Structured approach from assessment through cloud-native transformation and operational excellence
Assess
SRV-013 Infrastructure Modernisation Assessment
SRV-011 DevSecOps Assessment
SRV-012 FinOps Assessment
Build the foundation
Modernise delivery & build
SRV-015 DevOps & Software Delivery Modernisation
SRV-014 Cloud-Native Application Development
Automate operations and knowledge
SRV-016 Back-Office Workflow Automation
SRV-017 Enterprise Knowledge & Document Intelligence
Stabilise run
(in parallel): SRV-008 Observability & Incident Response (MOIR)
SRV-007 Database Management
SRV-009 Backup & DR Management
Operate as one team: Shared governance; RACI; Joint backlog; KPI cadence
Capability mapping
Comprehensive service assessments and builds across the modernisation journey
- AI & Data Assessment (SRV-010)
- DevSecOps Assessment (SRV-011)
- FinOps Assessment (SRV-012)
- Infrastructure Modernisation Assessment (SRV-013)
- Cloud-Native Application Development (SRV-014)
- 0DevOps & Software Delivery Modernisation (SRV-015
- Back-Office Workflow Automation (SRV-016)
- Enterprise Knowledge & Document Intelligence (SRV-017)
- DevOps Management (SRV-006)
- Database Management (SRV-007)
- Backup & Disaster Recovery Management (SRV-009)
Modernisation service catalogue
Comprehensive services aligned to each stage of the modernisation journey
SRV-013
Infrastructure Modernisation Assessment
A technical and business-focussed assessment service that evaluates the existing infrastructure consisting of servers, storage, networking and security components alongside workloads to articulate modernisation (rehost, replatform, refactor) options, prioritised migration waves and target infrastructure architecture.
- Current State Infrastructure Discovery
- Application Dependency & Compatibility Mapping
- Migration Readiness Analysis
- Cost & Performance Assessment
- Target Architecture Design
- Wave Planning & Milestone Roadmap
Duration: 4-6 weeks
SRV-011
DevSecOps Assessment
Advisory work that examines software development and delivery processes in terms of toolsets, pipelines, security controls and organisational structure to determine the DevSecOps maturity level, gaps and improvement areas, and to present a target model and action plan.
- SDLC & Delivery Pipeline Discovery
- DevSecOps Tooling & Automation Analysis
- Platform & Infrastructure Evaluation
- Organisation & Operating Model Assessment
- Gap Analysis & Target DevSecOps Model
Duration: 6-8 weeks
SRV-012
FinOps Assessment
An assessment and roadmap engagement that examines cloud expenditure, tagging structure, usage patterns and organisational processes to identify the gap between the current state and target model in terms of FinOps practices such as cost optimisation, budget management, and showback/chargeback models.
- Cost & Usage Discovery
- Tagging & Allocation Analysis
- Optimisation & Waste Analysis
- Governance & Operating Model Review
- Gap Analysis & Target FinOps Model
Per wave: 3-4 months
SRV-005
Cloud Environment Management
Strategic re-architecture to microservices, containers, and serverless for maximum cloud-native benefits
- Incident, problem, change, and configuration management are conducted with integration into ITIL v4 processes.
- A standard control model is applied for multi-account (AWS), subscription (Azure), or project-level (GCP/Huawei) structures.
- IAM policies, network topologies, security boundaries, and resource tagging policies form the foundation of operational processes.
- Automation processes (IaC, policy enforcement, cost guardrails, security baselines) are regularly updated
- Capacity planning, security assessments, and configuration drift analyses are conducted monthly/periodically.
Per app: 3-6 months
SRV-015
DevOps & Software Delivery Modernization
A transformation service aimed at redesigning existing applications' development, testing and release processes through CI/CD pipelines, environment management, automation and security controls to establish a faster, repeatable and secure software delivery model.
- Discovery & Current State Assessment
- Target Operating Model Design
- Pipeline Modernisation
- Infrastructure as Code
- Observability & Operational Processes
- Implementation & Rollout
Setup: 4-6 weeks
SRV-014
Cloud-Native Application Development
Cloud-Native Application Development is an application development service that enables the design and development of modern applications using microservices, containers, API-first and cloud-native architectural principles
- Discovery & Domain Modelling
- Target Architecture Design
- Development
- Infrastructure & Environment Setup
- Testing
- Deployment & Release
- Knowledge Transfer & Handover
Setup: 3-4 weeks
SRV-016
Back-Office Workflow Automation
A process automation service that digitalises and standardises repetitive and manual work steps in back-office processes such as finance, human resources, procurement and similar areas through workflow automation, integration and approval mechanisms.
- Discovery & Process Inventory
- To-Be Process Design
- Platform Setup & Integration
- Infrastructure & Environment Setup
- Workflow & Automation Development
- Testing & Validation
- Production Rollout & Hypercare
Setup: 3-4 weeks
SRV-017
Enterprise Knowledge & Document Intelligence
A service that centralises and classifies corporate documents and knowledge sources in a unified structure, enriches search, access and content creation with artificial intelligence-powered tools, and aims to increase employee productivity and knowledge management quality.
- Discovery & Content Inventory
- Target Knowledge Architecture
- Ingestion & Processing
- AI Augmentation Layer
- Portal / User Interface
- Hypercare & Transfer
Setup: 3-4 weeks
Modernisation journey pathways
Strategic progression paths from initial migration through cloud-native transformation
Assess, foundation, delivery & build
SRV-013
SRV-005
SRV-015
SRV-014
Secure & reliable delivery
SRV-011
Modernize while stabilising
SRV-007
SRV-009
Modernisation resources & toolkits
Download assessment templates, planning tools, and implementation guides
Readiness assessment template
Prioritisation matrix tool
Roadmap planning template
Business case calculator
Migration checklist
Architecture blueprint examples
Modernisation FAQ
What is the difference between migration and modernisation?
Migration typically refers to moving applications to the cloud with minimal changes (rehost or lift-and-shift). Modernisation is a strategic transformation that reimagines applications using cloud-native patterns, microservices, containers, and automation. While migration provides immediate infrastructure benefits, modernisation delivers long-term advantages including faster delivery, improved resilience, and significant cost optimisation. Most organizations start with migration for speed and progressively modernise based on business priorities.
How do I prioritise which applications to modernise first?
What is the typical timeline for modernisation?
What skills does my team need for cloud-native development?
How do you handle data migration and minimise downtime?
What cost savings should I expect from modernisation?
How do you ensure security and compliance during modernisation?
How do I get started with a modernisation programme?
Start your modernisation journey
Build a strategic roadmap that moves beyond migration to deliver measurable business outcomes through cloud-native transformation