Refactor to SaaS

Transform legacy applications into scalable, Cloud Native Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions using Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enhance agility and performance.

Modern Cloud Challenges

Legacy applications are not currently setup for success on Cloud. Modern application delivery requires a seamless pipeline for agile deployment. The key challenges we face are:

• Legacy Architecture Constraints: Traditional monolithic applications are inflexible and not optimised for Cloud environments.
• Inefficient Deployment Processes: Manual deployment methods hinder rapid updates and scalability.
• Resource Management Issues: On-premises applications often lead to underutilised or over-provisioned resources.

Benefits of Refactoring to SaaS

1. Enhanced Scalability: Cloud Native applications can dynamically scale resources based on demand.
2. Improved Agility: CI/CD pipelines enable faster applications development cycles and quicker feature releases for customers.
3. Cost Efficiency: Optimised resource utilisation reduces operational time and money.

Cloud-Native Application Transformation.

Legacy applications are restructured into modern, scalable SaaS solutions with automated deployment processes.

Refactor to SaaS - Implementation Steps

1. Assess & Plan Application Refactoring

Evaluate existing applications to determine the scope and approach for refactoring to align with Cloud Native architectures.

Implementation Details

• Conduct a thorough analysis of the application’s architecture, dependencies, and performance metrics. Identify components suitable for microservices and plan the refactoring process to ensure minimal disruption during the refactor implementation.

2. Implement CI/CD Pipelines

Establish automated CI/CD workflows to streamline code integration, testing, and deployment to Cloud environments.

Implementation Details

• Utilise CI/CD tools like Jenkins, Tekton, GitLab CI or GitHub Actions to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Ensure that pipelines include automated testing to maintain code quality and facilitate continuous delivery.

3. Implement & Monitor Applications in the Cloud

Deploy refactored application code. Continuously monitor Application and Cloud Platform performance to ensure optimal operation.

Implementation Details

• Align your application requirements with you chosen Cloud provider (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud etc). Implement monitoring solutions within your Cloud Platform to track application performance, resource utilisation, and user experience, allowing for proactive management and ongoing optimisation.