Modernized Employee Management System Reduces Costs and Boosts Scalability for Legacy Infrastructure
About The Client
is a leading global provider of technology services specializing in modernizing legacy systems and delivering innovative IT solutions. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, the company serves a diverse range of industries with a strong presence across North America, Europe, and Asia. Known for their expertise in COBOL, IBM i/AS400, and modern technologies like .NET, they empower organizations to achieve seamless digital transformation with tailored, cost-effective solutions.
- Industry: Technology Services
- Headquartered: Dallas, TX
- Platforms: COBOL, Fujitsu Net COBOL Compiler, ASP.NET, C#
- Team Size: 1 Developer
The Challenge
The client relied on outdated mainframe systems to support their legacy COBOL-based Employee Management System (EMS). This created inefficiencies in processing and maintaining essential business operations, with limited scalability to meet modern demands.
The high cost of maintaining mainframe infrastructure strained resources, making it increasingly difficult to justify the expenses without a modernization plan. This dependency also posed risks to long-term operational continuity.
The legacy system's user interface was outdated and cumbersome, lacking integration with modern tools. This led to a subpar user experience and challenges in adapting to evolving business needs, requiring frequent manual interventions that increased the risk of errors and inefficiencies.
Our Solution
We addressed the challenges by implementing a comprehensive solution:
Modernizing the COBOL Backend
We compiled and optimized the legacy COBOL programs using the Fujitsu Net COBOL Compiler. This preserved the client’s core business logic while improving efficiency and compatibility with modern systems.
Developing a Scalable .NET Frontend
A modern, intuitive .NET-based frontend was created to enhance the user experience. Middleware and APIs were utilized to ensure seamless integration between the COBOL backend and the new interface.
Optimizing System Performance
Redundant and inefficient COBOL code was identified and refined, ensuring the backend could function optimally in the updated environment.
Comprehensive Testing and Validation
We conducted rigorous system testing to ensure the functionality of the integrated solution. This included regression testing, validating data integrity, and verifying the frontend's responsiveness and usability under real-world conditions.
Facilitating Scalability and Future Integration
The hybrid architecture enabled the system to adapt to future requirements, with support for integrating additional modern technologies and tools to meet evolving business needs.
Technologies Used
Our software architects and engineers are experts in using the latest technologies.
- Fujitsu Net COBOL Compiler
- ASP.NET Framework
- C# Programming Language
- Middleware and APIs
Business Impact
Our solution added value with surprising results because we were able to deliver a high-quality product on time.
Reduced Infrastructure Costs by 30%
50% Faster Response Time
Reduced Manual Efforts by 25%
Here’s how we did it
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Improved Deployment Accuracy
by refining COBOL code and optimizing workflows, ensuring seamless integration between the legacy backend and the modern frontend.
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Ensured Real-Time Insights
by conducting comprehensive system testing to validate functionality, data integrity, and operational reliability.
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Created an Efficient Workflow
by leveraging middleware and APIs to streamline communication between the backend and frontend, reducing manual interventions and potential errors.
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Enhanced Agility
with a hybrid system that enables future scalability and integration with evolving technologies.
Improved Deployment Accuracy
by refining COBOL code and optimizing workflows, ensuring seamless integration between the legacy backend and the modern frontend.
Ensured Real-Time Insights
by conducting comprehensive system testing to validate functionality, data integrity, and operational reliability.
Created an Efficient Workflow
by leveraging middleware and APIs to streamline communication between the backend and frontend, reducing manual interventions and potential errors.
Enhanced Agility
with a hybrid system that enables future scalability and integration with evolving technologies.
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