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Legacy systems often underpin critical operations across Australian enterprises and government agencies. But these platforms can create barriers to growth, agility and compliance. With Datacom, we can help extend the life of your organisation’s legacy systems while also you prepare for the future.
Datacom’s application modernisation service supports Australian organisations by replatforming, refactoring, and remediating existing systems—safely, reliably, and with minimal disruption. Whether you’re responding to Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA), Australian Signals Directorate (ASD) Essential Eight, or industry-specific standards, we modernise while keeping your operations compliant and stable.
Datacom's traditional appplication modernisation service offers a steady, methodical approach for organisations across Australia.
Migrate applications to modern cloud infrastructure or containers for improved scalability, performance, and cost efficiency without changing core business logic.
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Update code and architecture for performance and maintainability, while moving applications to modern hosting environments without losing business-critical functionality.
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Optimise legacy code to remove inefficiencies, fix defects, and enhance application speed, stability, and maintainability.
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Strengthen systems with updated controls, align to APRA and ASD Essential Eight, and mitigate operational risks during and after modernisation.
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Strengthen systems with updated controls, align to APRA and ASD Essential Eight, and mitigate operational risks during and after modernisation.
Traditional application modernisation relies on human-led analysis, design, and code remediation. It’s deliberate, structured, and essential for applications that demand deep contextual understanding and integration with complex enterprise environments.
AI-powered application modernisation, by contrast, introduces AI agents to speed up tasks like code analysis, refactoring, and documentation without replacing human oversight.
We combine decades of application and cloud expertise with proven delivery frameworks to guide your Australian organisation through every stage of the modernisation journey:
Reduced technical debt and maintenance costs: Replace outdated components, streamline codebases, and simplify support, lowering long-term costs.
Improved security and compliance posture: Apply updated security frameworks, patch vulnerabilities, and meet Australian regulatory requirements.
Increased agility and scalability: Enable cloud-native capabilities and modular architectures for easier scaling and faster deployment of new features.
Better user experience and performance: Modernise interfaces, optimise workflows, and enhance speed for smoother user interactions.
Stronger alignment with future innovation plans: Create a modern technology foundation capable of supporting AI, analytics, and other digital transformation initiatives.
Application modernisation is the process of updating legacy software systems to meet current business needs, improve performance, increase security, and reduce costs. Modernising your applications allows you to innovate, stay compliant, and better support business growth.
By modernising, you’ll reduce technical debt, mitigate security threats from unsupported platforms, and gain a scalable foundation to adapt quickly to future needs—delivered through methods that suit your risk appetite.
Yes, we recommend a comprehensive business and technical assessment before any modernisation programme. This helps us determine the right approach for each application and ensures a tailored, risk-managed strategy.
We use proven methodologies—both automated and manual—to maintain business continuity throughout the process. Our incremental, phased delivery models and stringent testing ensure production systems remain stable, secure, and fully available.
Yes. We integrate with your programme management tools, reporting cycles, and assurance models to ensure seamless oversight and stakeholder buy-in throughout the project.
A framework for application modernisation typically involves several key steps: assessment, planning, prioritisation, approach selection, and continuous improvement. It's a process of updating and enhancing existing applications to leverage new technologies, improve performance, and better meet changing business needs. This often includes strategies like cloud migration, refactoring, or rebuilding applications.
Our solutions are ISO-certified, Essential 8-aligned, and meet all relevant public sector standards for security, privacy, and data management.
We offer end-to-end support from initial assessment through to ongoing maintenance, optimisation, and monitoring. Our local teams remain available for any troubleshooting, enhancements, or further transformation work you require.
