Scribd
Upload
30 views

Management Information System

The document discusses strategies for integrating legacy systems with modern technologies. It outlines assessing current legacy systems, deciding on a modernization strategy, reevaluating architecture with a focus on simplicity, selecting an appropriate technology stack, documenting for potential expansion, developing support and retirement timelines, and budgeting for upgrades and training.

Uploaded by

misbah Abid
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
30 views

Management Information System

The document discusses strategies for integrating legacy systems with modern technologies. It outlines assessing current legacy systems, deciding on a modernization strategy, reevaluating architecture with a focus on simplicity, selecting an appropriate technology stack, documenting for potential expansion, developing support and retirement timelines, and budgeting for upgrades and training.

Uploaded by

misbah Abid
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Department of Computer Science CSC 458– Management Information System

Bahria University, Karachi Campus BSCS-6


Semester 06 (Fall 2023)

MISBAH ABID
02-134211-032
BS(CS) 6B

ASSIGNMENT 04
Marks: 05

Read Carefully:
• The deadline for this assignment is before or on 5th january 2024.

WARNING: Late submission will not be accepted. Any assignment submitted after the cutoff
time will receive zero.

• This assignment has only one questions that you have to answer and submit.

Question:
1) Plan a solutions related to integrating legacy systems with modern MIS technology.
(PLO4,CLO3)

INTRODUCTION:

A number of systems are just difficult to replace, particularly those that manage essential
business operations for a company. Usually called a "legacy" system or technology, it is
found in a variety of different areas, such as banking, finance, insurance, and transportation,
and is very common. Numerous instances of these legacy systems may be observed in several
significant federal agencies. Their primary business functions, such processing large amounts
of data, are carried out by legacy programmes running on an outdated mainframe. These
systems have been refined over time and customised to provide certain functions.

A GUIDE TO AFFECTIVE APPLICATION MODERNIZATION:

Even with the dangers and issues associated with obsolete software, several businesses still
do not have legacy modernization strategies in place. For the most part, they would only
think about reengineering the present solution in the event of a major system failure or other
catastrophe. Businesses must reconsider their business models and make them digitally ready
in order to close the gap between their existing products and client expectations. But there are
other facets of the issue than the outdated software. Sometimes, the attitude that accompanies
it is a far worse problem.The following is our list of essential considerations for a fruitful
software modernization project.

1/3
CS Department, BUKC 2/2 Semester 8 (Fall 2022)
CSC-458 Management Information System Assignment 4
MISBAH ABID
02-134211-032
BS(CS) 6B

1. Assess the current state of legacy systems:


There are situations where legacy software does not fit the criteria of "old" or "outdated."
There are more factors to consider while determining the legacy. For this reason, you
must evaluate every system in place to identify any problems that may arise in the near
future as well as those that are present now. The evaluation has to be thorough and
methodical: Examine every facet of your technology, including the graphical look and
feel, coding, and architecture, while considering your long-term goals for product
expansion.

2. Decide which modernization strategy will produce results the quickest:


Select the modernization strategy that best suits your demands and will enable you to
produce results quickly, taking into account the findings of the first phase evaluation. In
addition to modernization strategies, think about substitutes: already-available items. If
there is a SaaS solution that is accessible for a fraction of the cost, there is no need to start
from scratch. However, if your system only handles a limited number of activities or you
need to add more functionality to it, bespoke product development services can be what
you need. Using agile software development techniques in this situation can help you
expedite the process and provide value quickly.

3. Reevaluate the architecture and give simplicity top priority:


Because of their extremely complicated architecture, legacy systems frequently perform
below expectations. Less is more when it comes to both architecture and functionality
while updating your system. Just the most crucial elements should be implemented at
first. If you want to make your product scalable, think about using a microservices design.
Furthermore, confirm that the recently released application will integrate seamlessly by
default with the other tools in your company. When developing your application, take
into account many possibilities and keep the requirements of any tools you want to switch
to in mind.

4. Select the technology stack that will provide the best possible user
experience and performance:
When you reengineer your system, be sure to leverage a robust and forward-looking
technological stack. Technology selection should be entirely based on the characteristics
of the product. Speak with an expert tech consultant or your company's internal IT
personnel. Having the appropriate technology stack helps create a product that is
effective, dependable, and efficient. To get the greatest outcomes, implement a strong
quality assurance and testing procedure.

5. Document for potential system expansion:


Establish a set of internal procedures and coding standards, or adopt best practices from
other businesses, to prevent the same errors that forced you to reengineer your present
CS Department, BUKC 3/2 Semester 8 (Fall 2022)
CSC-458 Management Information System Assignment 4
MISBAH ABID
02-134211-032
BS(CS) 6B
solution. Clean, well-documented code makes it simpler to comprehend, expand, and
maintain your product over time.

6. For your legacy system, develop a distinct support and retirement


timetable:
In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with your brand-new system, your old
software will still be necessary. Don't eliminate it all at once, then. Your answers should
be written down and stored so you can quickly access and use them later. As a result, you
must continue to maintain your legacy system for a while and wait to retire it until after
your new product has launched.

7. Spending plan for system upgrades and training:


After years of using outdated systems, it may take some time and assistance for your staff
to become proficient with the new software. Thus, be prepared to spend money on
employee training to improve productivity and performance. Make plans for routine
system updates as well. You may soon encounter another modernization difficulty if you
don't maintain your product current.

CONCLUSION:
Whatever the strategy and method, software modernization is a difficult, time-consuming,
and dangerous undertaking. However, the benefits far outweigh the danger. According to
IDC, throughout the next three to four years, digital transformation will reach
macroeconomic size, altering how businesses run and affecting the world economy.
"More than half the global economy turns digital by 2023, requiring new species of
enterprise to compete and thrive," their analysis states. Organizations must update their
fundamental technologies and stop using antiquated software if they are to meet the
expectations of the new digital transformation economy. Only when businesses embrace
modernization as a cycle and cease viewing it as a one-time endeavor will they begin to
reap its benefits

You might also like