| |May 20219relevant are chosen for migration to the cloud. Hence, IT services companies can enable their customers to cu-rate a Cloud roadmap and implementation plan as per their application and underlying technology landscape as against a pureplay "lift and shift" approach. By working with an IT services provider, there are several benefits that customers can leverage regarding modernizing the legacy applications. It is cost-effectiveLegacy applications run on ineffective and outdated ar-chitecture. If one component of the application is fac-ing load and performance challenges, the entire applica-tion needs to be scaled up, which leads to unnecessary spending and resource utilization. Legacy systems are also quite large in terms of the codebase as well as func-tionality. By refactoring such applications to a micros-ervices architecture, organizations can improve the per-formance, readability, portability and code adherence of the application without changing its intended functions. It optimizes IT InfrastructureWhen it comes to legacy systems ­ just like the software, the underlying infrastructure becomes harder and more expensive to maintain as it ages. Modernization of such applications enables a more seamless adoption of cloud and automation of redundant processes thereby reduc-ing employee cost and effort spent on mundane tasks.Enhances SecurityLegacy systems are less resistant to cyberattacks, harmful programs, and malware. With the modernizing exercise, businesses can ensure that the platforms and infrastruc-ture on which applications are built offer enhanced secu-rity and add value to the business. Efficient IntegrationLegacy systems are difficult to connect to a third-party tool or service. They often require a significant amount of custom code. And there is still a chance that the final integration won't work. Modernization of such applica-tions make them more compatible with other systems. New-age technologies and tools then can be easily inte-grated to enhance their efficiency. As seen, through the various benefits of application modernization, organisations can make the most of busi-ness continuity solutions, while simultaneously building operations that are scalable and future-ready. Legacy applications often based on monolithic architecture, are not only difficult but also costly to update and maintain since the entire application's components are bucketed together
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