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Guide to app portfolio management and legacy modernization
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Article
How to get started with app portfolio management
Scott Sehlhorst offers strategic guidance on how to approach application portfolio management with a focused vision. Read Now
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Project portfolio management best practices
Following project portfolio management best practices can help organizations balance new projects with established systems. Read Now
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Why portfolio assessment is key for development projects
While having the appropriate portfolio assessment tools helps, real results come from changing processes. Read Now
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How to keep your app portfolio current
Keeping your app portfolio up to date is a continuous process. Here are some FAQs on modernization to help you along the way. Read Now
Editor's note
App portfolio management and legacy modernization aren't going away any time soon. With technology rapidly changing, apps that have been in use for just a year can be considered dated. However, constantly starting with a fresh app isn't a luxury afforded to most organizations. Given the constant influx of tools and techniques, some experts say it's always a good time to conduct an app portfolio review.
Hanging on to legacy apps may seem like an easy way to save a financially-strapped organization some cash, but the tactic can backfire when old apps drain resources. In some situations, even trying to determine when an app needs to be updated can be challenging.
This guide brings together a collection of articles and key terms related to app portfolio and modernization techniques. When you're done reading and viewing the content, see how much you've learned by taking our quiz.
1How to use various methods to update legacy apps
Keeping up with the fast pace of technology can be difficult, especially when it involves applications dependent on one another. When it comes to app modernization, though, there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution. Each situation needs to be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The following is a collection of articles offering advice for conducting app modernization.
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Podcast
Roadmap for a successful app modernization project
In this podcast, independent technology consultant Joe McKendrick discusses how to deal with a legacy app in the ever-changing IT landscape. Listen Now
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How to select an app modernization vendor
Legacy modernization vendors can aid organizations by assisting with portfolio assessment and post-transformation training. Read Now
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Benefits of taking an Agile-DevOps approach to modernization
The Agile-DevOps approach to legacy modernization transforms slow-performing old apps into resource-efficient apps without operational issues. Read Now
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What to avoid when transitioning from COBOL to C
To keep operational expenses low, keep these modernization considerations in mind when dealing with COBOL programs. Read Now
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Success with event-driven app modernization
Learn about the future of component binding, so enterprise architects can monitor the space carefully for developments. Read Now
2Making app modernization successful
How an organization approaches app modernization can determine a project's success. Some experts assert that having the right mindset is essential. Tackling small parts of a project first, and thinking about the business side of things, are just two points made by industry insiders.
Watch the following videos for more app modernization advice.
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How to drive app modernization from a business perspective
Organizations can best reap the benefits of legacy application modernization by attacking the process from a business perspective. Watch Now
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Business prosperity hinges on proper app modernization
Adeptia CEO Lou Ennuso discusses what he sees taking place with legacy migration and what it means for businesses. Watch Now
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Database and mainframe modernization action plan
Database and mainframe modernization can seem overwhelming. Red Hat service delivery manager Emily Brand shares her simple action plan for success. Watch Now
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Mainframe and database modernization trends
At Red Hat Summit 2013, Red Hat's Emily Brand and JBoss' Jason Anderson discussed the latest trends in updating mainframes and databases. Watch Now
3App modernization definitions
This glossary provides definitions for common terms associated with app portfolio management and legacy modernization.
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Legacy app
A legacy application (legacy app) is a software program that is outdated or obsolete. Read Now
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Legacy platform
A legacy platform, also called a legacy operating system, is an operating system (OS) no longer in widespread use, or that has been supplanted by an updated version of earlier technology. Read Now
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App modernization
Application modernization is the refactoring, re-purposing or consolidation of legacy software programming to align it more closely with current business needs. The goal of an application modernization project is to create new business value from existing applications. Read Now
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Common Business Oriented Language
COBOL (Common Business-Oriented Language) is a high-level programming language for business applications. Read Now
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App transformation
Application transformation is a process that aims to assess, modernize and manage applications in an enterprise organization. Read Now
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App migration
Application migration is the process of moving an application program from one environment to another. Examples include migration from an on-premises enterprise server to a cloud provider’s environment or from one cloud environment to another. Read Now
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App portfolio management
Application portfolio management (APM) is a framework for managing enterprise IT software applications and software-based services. Read Now
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Portfolio management
PPM (project and portfolio management) is a methodology used to prioritize IT projects based on cost, benefits and use of resources to achieve business goals. Read Now
4Test your app portfolio knowledge
How much have you learned about app portfolio management and legacy modernization? Find out with our quiz.