Introduction
Modernize legacy & desktop applications to Web and Cloud, using Wisej.NET.
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Modernize legacy & desktop applications to Web and Cloud, using Wisej.NET.
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Existing Windows-based line-of-business applications cannot be turned into browser-based solution easily. Typically, enterprise-scale solutions have been developed over many years with a larger team, they consist of hundreds of screens, and millions of lines of code.
Thanks to Wisej.NET, the following technologies can be brought to the web:
Automated Migration Options | Semi-automated Modernization |
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Thanks to .NET, Wisej.NET can be used with a number of languages such as C#, VB.NET, Python, X# and others. To realize web-enabling with legacy technologies such as VB6 or Gupta, intermediate steps for code conversion to .NET will be required.
Professional services and turn-key migration solutions are available from the makers of Wisej.NET and a number of international partners. Get in touch!
By migrating your Windows-based solution into a native web application you can benefit from:
Easy installation. Clients just need a browser and your applications URL.
No Deployment. Your application, database drivers, report client software etc. don´t need to be deployed anymore.
Single code base. With Wisej.NET you can use the same code base for desktop, web and mobile.
Various devices. Your application can now be used on PCs, laptops, mobile phones, tablets etc.
Various OS. Your clients can use any OS including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android etc.
More modern UI possible. Our theming system allows to greatly enhance the look & feel of your application.
If you decide to keep the application and you have a trigger point to realize a browser-based solution for web/cloud usage, there are two scenarios to consider:
Option | Pro | Cons |
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Rewrite from scratch
Migrate to the web
Visual C++
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF)
Microsoft Access
COBOL
xBase, Vulcan.NET, X#
Improve look & code
Work on something new
Takes many years Very expensive High risk to fail Users may not like it
Fast, even if complex Very low risk Preserve business logic 80-90% cheaper Take on entire team Seamless debugging Clean solution UI/UX improvements
Not fully automatic Needs Wisej.NET