A guide to application modernization
This white paper examines why application modernization is imperative no matter what the impediments. A modern applications architecture is critical to attaining agility in today's hyper-competitive and fast-moving markets. The white paper also cites the "The Applications Handbook: A Guide to Mastering the Modern Application Lifecycle" as a resource to help CIOs modernize the apps they need to remain competitive.
This guide has got me thinking about catalysts for application modernization. In the real world, that may not be increased agility ... or TCO ... or anything to do with logic. It has to do with momentum, like the mobile enterprise and bring-your-own-device trends. In order to support new form factors, orgs inevitably have to modernize their apps. Perhaps these mobile trends even provide a new budget to borrow from ;-) to make application modernization move from wish to reality. (by the way, I don't buy the stats that says 70% have already modernized their apps ... there's a ton of apps whithering out there)
(note: I work on projects sponsored by EnterpriseCIOForum.com and HP)
While most organizations claim they've already modernized, there is an art to this exercise that goes far beyond improving productivity and reducing costs of legacy apps. By improving user experience (the lost component?), CIOs have an opportunity to leverage the consumerization trend and leverage real enthusiasm execs and employees "can" have for IT, but have lost over time. And one step closer to the promise of Instant-On.
(note: I work on projects sponsored by EnterpriseCIOForum.com and HP)
This really captures the importance of modernizing apps (if you needed convincing).
