An increasing number of mergers and acquisitions also entail merging business applications, legacy systems and even portals. But whatever the precise situation, there are always parallels – people typically find themselves trying to track down missing documentation, working with obsolete technology, or discovering that key players have walked off with vital know-how (even into retirement). Entire systems may need migrating – or sometimes only in part, leaving some things in place and other applications residing on new systems.

The GFT Mainframe Modernisation Concept revolves around the issue of legacy systems – in other words, old systems. This can involve stabilising legacy systems or replacing them with new applications – and when necessary, migrating systems. It’s not enough to know the subject inside out – you also need the right technical skills.

Central to the overall optimisation process is how you integrate processes and applications, not only within the company but also within systems spanning one or several companies.

As a certified system integrator with a proven track record in dealing with platforms made by all of the leading providers, GFT has a wealth of experience in overcoming the technical challenges of old and new IT infrastructures. This ranges from initial planning of architecture scenarios to evaluating alternative solutions – and ultimately implementing, interlinking and maintaining systems and IT platforms.

Take our advice – and gear your IT to your business processes rather than individual applications and systems. We will help you consolidate all of your business systems and realign IT applications. Not only does this reduce the number of interfaces, it helps slash long-term maintenance and customisation costs, bringing tangible benefit to the bottom line.