Planned Companies

Ontegra Legacy Modernization:

Transforming Planned Companies Outdated Systems into Scalable, Future-Ready Solutions. From Coldfusion To Cloud-Native!

Breaking Free from Legacy Limitations

In an era where agility and innovation define success, legacy systems like Adobe ColdFusion can become a bottleneck for growth. Ontegra partnered with a leading enterprise to modernize their mission-critical application, transitioning from outdated, costly technology to a scalable, cloud-native ecosystem, all without disrupting operations.

Strategic Software Modernization for Long-Term Impact

This project showcases how strategic modernization can unlock efficiency, reduce costs, and future-proof businesses.

The Challenge

The Burden of Outdated Systems

Exorbitant Costs

High licensing fees tied to Adobe’s enterprise model, draining the budget.

Technical Debt

Poorly maintained and outdated code, rigid architecture, and lack of documentation slowed progress.

Performance Issues

Slow response times and inability to handle high workloads.

Security Vulnerabilities

Deprecated libraries and unsupported frameworks exposed the system to risks.

Talent Shortage

Difficulty finding developers skilled in niche, outdated technology.

Integration Barriers

Poor compatibility with modern APIs, microservices, and cloud-native tools.

The challenges faced by the client culminated in significant financial strain as high operational costs drained resources that could have been allocated to innovation. Compounding this, the existing infrastructure proved incapable of scaling to meet the demands of rapid business growth, leading to frequent system outages that frustrated users, disrupted operations, and directly impacted revenue. Over time, the organization found itself trapped in a cycle of maintaining an increasingly outdated platform, stifling its ability to pursue new opportunities and leaving innovation stagnant.

The Solution

A Phased, Risk-Free Software Modernization

We designed a comprehensive modernization strategy to replace ColdFusion with a modern, scalable ecosystem while ensuring zero downtime and long-term cost efficiency.

Cost Efficiency

Replaced ColdFusion’s licensing model with open-source frameworks (e.g. Java, React) and cloud-native tools.

Zero Downtime

Ran legacy and modern systems in parallel to ensure uninterrupted operations.

Cloud Migration

Moved the new solution to the cloud for greater availability, scalability, and reliability.

Modular Approach

Broke the monolith into independent modules (e.g. user authentication, payment processing, reporting).

Incremental Deployment

Released modules as they were completed, allowing early validation and feedback.

Fallback Safeguards

Implemented rollback plans for each phase to mitigate risks.

Migration Process

1

Audit & Planning

Identified cost-heavy processes tied to ColdFusion licensing.Mapped dependencies to prioritize modules for maximum impact. Conducted a full audit of ColdFusion code to pinpoint pain points.

2

Tech Stack Overhaul

Replaced ColdFusion with a modern stack based on open-source frameworks. Introduced containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) for scalability.

3

Parallel Development

Built new modules alongside the legacy system, ensuring seamless integration via APIs.

4

Phased Rollout

Deployed modules incrementally, training users and gathering feedback. Maintained data consistency with real-time synchronization between systems.

5

Full Deployment

Retired ColdFusion entirely, eliminating licensing costs and technical debt.

How it Works

From Legacy to Future-Ready

Data Migration

Migrated historical data to the new system with zero loss or corruption.

User Training

Conducted workshops to familiarize users with the modern interface and workflows.

Continuous Monitoring

Used real-time analytics to track system performance and user adoption.

Post-Launch Support

Provided ongoing maintenance and optimization to ensure long-term success.

Our Design System

The color palette uses a bold red (#BA1C0C) to convey energy, urgency, and confidence—ideal for making a strong brand impression. Paired with classic black (#000000) and clean white (#FFFFFF), it creates a striking contrast that enhances readability and focus. The SF Pro Display font brings a modern, sleek aesthetic, combining clarity with sophistication for a professional and engaging visual identity.

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Results: Measurable Impact

Liberated Budget

Eliminated recurring ColdFusion licensing costs, freeing capital for innovation.

3x Faster Performance

Reduced processing times and improved scalability during peak demand.

Enhanced Security

Modern encryption and IAM policies minimized risk exposure.

User Satisfaction

Intuitive UI/UX and streamlined workflows boosted adoption rates.

Scalability

Handled 5x user traffic during peak periods without downtime.

Future-proofing

Enabled integration with AI/ML tools and IoT devices.

Why Choose Ontegra?

We specialize in replacing outdated systems with scalable, cost-efficient and future-proof solutions.
Guaranteed continuity with phased rollouts and fallback strategies.
No hidden fees or vendor lock-in, just results.
From planning to post-deployment support.
Whether it’s ColdFusion, COBOL, or VB6, we’ve modernized it all.

Legacy Modernization Experts

We specialize in replacing outdated systems with scalable, cost-efficient and future-proof solutions.

Risk Mitigation

Guaranteed continuity with phased rollouts and fallback strategies.

Transparency

No hidden fees or vendor lock-in, just results.

End-to-End Ownership

From planning to post-deployment support.

Proven Expertise

Whether it’s ColdFusion, COBOL, or VB6, we’ve modernized it all.

Unlocking the Future, One System at a Time

Ontegra’s Legacy Modernization solutions are more than technical upgrades, they’re strategic enablers. By transforming outdated systems into agile, scalable platforms, we empower businesses to focus on growth, innovation, and long-term success.