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Legacy Modernization
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Case Study: Legacy Modernization Services - Transforming AdPICS to EPICS

Company Background

Sasaran Technologies collaborated with a forward-thinking organization aiming to modernize its long-standing mainframe-based Enterprise ERP Procurement System, AdPICS, into a contemporary and user-centric solution. The goal was to transition from legacy architecture to open standards-based technologies, enhancing both system performance and user experience.

Industry

Manufacturer of pharmaceutical devices

Technology Adopted

MINITAB

Challenges Faced

AdPICS, deployed in 1994 on a COBOL-based mainframe, posed significant challenges due to its complex customizations over decades to cater to diverse business sectors like Transit, Highways, Aviation, Ports, and Motor Vehicles. The task was to modernize this intricate, highly customized system to meet current demands.

Our Approach

Sasaran Technologies adopted a comprehensive strategy, underpinned by integrated work streams. This included specialized functional subject matter expertise, automated code conversion (COBOL to C#), meticulous data migration (DB2 Mainframe to DB2 Windows), human-centered design for improved user experience, front-end UI/UX development, seamless API integrations, intelligent automation, and the integration of feature-rich capabilities.

Benefits

  1. Enhanced User Experience: Through human-centered design, EPICS provides a modern and intuitive interface, improving user engagement and productivity
  2. Streamlined Performance: Transitioning from mainframe to open standards-based architecture led to improved system performance and responsiveness.
  3. Efficient Operations: Intelligent automation and feature-rich capabilities reduced manual effort and optimized procurement workflows.
  4. Financial Impact: EPICS enabled clients to efficiently procure goods, services, and construction projects worth over $2 billion annually, contributing to cost savings and revenue growth.
The collaborative effort between Sasaran Technologies and the organization resulted in the successful transformation of AdPICS into EPICS. By leveraging advanced technologies and methodologies, the legacy modernization services led to enhanced user experience, streamlined operations, improved financial outcomes, and readiness for future scalability.