Legacy software modernization
Make legacy software easier to improve
Curtis Tech Solutions refactors, optimizes, and modernizes legacy software. We help founders and enterprises examine the systems they rely on and plan changes around business needs and technical constraints.
Portland, Oregon · Working globally
Where modernization can help
Code that is difficult to change
Refactoring improves the structure of existing code. It can be useful when everyday changes are difficult to understand or when tightly connected parts of a system make updates harder to manage.
Slow or strained systems
Performance work starts with a specific problem, such as a slow workflow or a system struggling with growth. Clear examples and measurements help focus the work on the parts that affect users.
Architecture that needs a new direction
An architecture review can help frame the next step. Consider current dependencies, the work the system must support, and the tradeoffs between improving a component and replacing it.
How we approach the work
Understand the system and its constraints
Discovery maps the business goals, current pain points, and user needs. Share which workflows matter most and any operational limits that a change needs to respect.
Improve the software in iterations
CTS builds in tight iterations with regular demos and progress updates. For an existing system, each proposed change should connect to the problem the engagement is meant to solve.
Launch and stabilize the changes
Delivery covers launch, stabilization, and handover. Deployment, monitoring, and ongoing support are also available; define the support needed for your system as part of the project scope.
Questions about legacy software modernization
Does modernization mean rewriting everything?
No. Modernization can involve refactoring code, improving performance, or changing selected parts of a system. Whether a broader rebuild makes sense depends on the goals, constraints, and condition of the existing software.
What is the difference between refactoring and rebuilding?
Refactoring changes the internal structure of software while preserving its intended behavior. Rebuilding replaces a larger part of the implementation. The useful choice depends on what needs to change and what should stay stable.
Can CTS review the architecture before implementation?
Yes. CTS offers technical strategy, architecture reviews, and due diligence as well as implementation. Describe the decision you need to make so the initial conversation can focus on the right kind of work.
What information helps start a modernization project?
Share what the system does, who depends on it, and where it causes problems. Examples of slow workflows, difficult changes, and upcoming business needs are useful. Keep credentials and sensitive data out of the inquiry form.
Tell us about your project
Tell us what your system does and which problem you want to address first.
We respond within one business day to discuss whether CTS is the right fit.
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