Modernization Excellence
Whether you're migrating to the cloud, building internal platforms, or transforming legacy applications—our modernization pods deliver practical, incremental improvements that reduce risk while unlocking new capabilities.
Modernization Maturity
Modernization isn't binary—it's a journey. Understanding where you are today helps define the right next steps. We meet you where you are and help you progress at the right pace.
On-premise infrastructure, monolithic applications, manual deployments
Infrastructure in cloud, lift-and-shift migrations, basic automation
Microservices, Kubernetes, infrastructure as code, platform teams
Serverless, GitOps, FinOps, SRE practices, continuous optimization
Our modernization assessment helps you understand your current maturity level, identify gaps, and create a prioritized roadmap. In just 2-3 weeks, you'll have a clear picture and actionable plan.
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Our modernization teams help you migrate to the cloud, improve performance, strengthen security, and build platforms that accelerate innovation.
Migrate your infrastructure and applications to the cloud with minimal disruption. We assess, plan, and execute migrations to AWS, Azure, or GCP while optimizing costs and improving resilience.
Learn more about Cloud MigrationKey Capabilities
Build self-service internal developer platforms that accelerate delivery. We create golden paths, automate infrastructure provisioning, and establish engineering standards that scale.
Learn more about Platform EngineeringKey Capabilities
Transform legacy systems into modern, maintainable applications. We help you decompose monoliths, containerize workloads, and adopt cloud-native patterns without rewriting from scratch.
Learn more about Application ModernizationKey Capabilities
Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks across your stack. We use data-driven analysis, load testing, and continuous profiling to ensure your applications scale under pressure.
Learn more about Performance EngineeringKey Capabilities
Embed security into your development lifecycle. We implement DevSecOps practices, conduct security assessments, and build defense-in-depth architectures that protect your assets.
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Create real-time virtual replicas of your systems, processes, and operations. We build digital twins that enable predictive maintenance, scenario simulation, and data-driven operational optimization.
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Migration Strategies
Not every application needs the same treatment. We use the 7 Rs framework to determine the right strategy for each workload based on business value, technical complexity, and risk tolerance.
Lift & Shift
Move applications to cloud infrastructure with minimal changes. Fast migration, quick cost savings from data center exit.
Best For
Time-sensitive migrations, stable applications, data center consolidation
Lift & Reshape
Make targeted optimizations during migration—like moving to managed databases or containerizing—without major rearchitecture.
Best For
Applications benefiting from managed services, containerization candidates
Re-architect
Rearchitect applications to be cloud-native, leveraging serverless, containers, and microservices for maximum agility.
Best For
Strategic applications, high-value systems needing modern capabilities
Replace with SaaS
Replace custom applications with SaaS products. Reduces maintenance burden and gets modern capabilities immediately.
Best For
Commodity functions, undifferentiated applications, cost centers
Decommission
Turn off applications that are no longer needed. Discovery often reveals 10-20% of apps are unused or redundant.
Best For
Unused applications, duplicate systems, legacy tools with no users
Revisit Later
Keep some applications on-premise for now. Valid reasons include compliance, latency, or complexity not worth addressing yet.
Best For
Compliance-restricted apps, pending vendor roadmaps, low-priority systems
Hypervisor-level Move
Move VMs directly to cloud using hypervisor-level migration (VMware Cloud on AWS, Azure VMware Solution).
Best For
Large VMware estates, regulatory requirements, minimal change tolerance
Practical approach: Most migrations use a mix of strategies. We help you categorize your portfolio, prioritize high-value moves, and execute with the right strategy for each application.
Cloud Expertise
We're cloud-agnostic and help you choose the right platform for your needs. Our teams hold certifications across all major cloud providers and modern DevOps tooling.
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Database
Storage
DevOps
Compute
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DevOps
Compute
Database
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DevOps
Infrastructure as Code
Container Orchestration
CI/CD & GitOps
Observability
Security
Service Mesh
We recommend platforms based on your requirements, existing investments, and team capabilities—not vendor preferences.
Typical Timeline
Every modernization journey is unique, but here's a typical roadmap showing what you can expect. We adapt timing based on scope, complexity, and your team's capacity.
Milestone
Modernization roadmap approved
Milestone
First workloads running in cloud
Milestone
Data center exit or hybrid stabilized
Milestone
Self-sufficient modern operations
Our modernization delivery follows SPARK™—Salt's framework for predictable, high-quality delivery. Each milestone has clear quality gates, success criteria, and transparent reporting.
Measurable Results
Modernization isn't successful until it delivers measurable business outcomes. We track these key metrics throughout the journey to ensure real value—not just technology change.
40%
Average cost reduction
10x
Faster deployments
99.9%
Target availability
75%
Less manual ops work
Deployment Frequency
Before
Monthly
After
Daily
Lead Time for Changes
Before
Weeks
After
Hours
Time to Provision
Before
Days/Weeks
After
Minutes
System Availability
Before
99%
After
99.9%+
Change Failure Rate
Before
15-20%
After
<5%
Recovery Time
Before
Hours
After
Minutes
Infrastructure Cost
Before
Fixed capacity
After
Pay-per-use
Operational Overhead
Before
Manual ops
After
Automated
License Costs
Before
Full licenses
After
Right-sized
Onboarding Time
Before
Weeks
After
Days
Environment Setup
Before
Manual config
After
One-click
Cognitive Load
Before
High complexity
After
Golden paths
Results vary: These represent typical improvements. We work with you to define baseline metrics, set realistic targets, and track progress throughout your modernization journey.
Engagement Models
Whether you need a quick assessment, a pilot project, or a long-term partnership — we have an engagement model that fits your needs.
We analyze your codebase, processes, and team dynamics to identify bottlenecks and opportunities. You get a clear roadmap — no commitment required.
Ideal for: Teams wanting an objective assessment before committing
Learn moreStart with a focused pilot project. A small Pod works alongside your team on a real deliverable, so you can evaluate fit and capabilities with minimal risk.
Ideal for: Teams wanting to test the waters before scaling
Learn moreDedicated cross-functional teams that integrate with your organization. Full accountability for delivery with built-in QA, architecture reviews, and the SPARK™ framework.
Ideal for: Teams ready to scale with a trusted partner
Learn moreNeed specific skills? Augment your team with vetted engineers who work under your direction. React, Node, Python, AI engineers, and more.
Ideal for: Teams with clear requirements and strong internal leadership
Learn moreLet's talk about your goals, team structure, and timeline. We'll recommend the best way to start — with no pressure to commit.
Schedule a Free ConsultationTechnology modernization is the process of updating legacy systems, infrastructure, and applications to leverage modern architectures, cloud platforms, and engineering practices. It's not just about moving to new technology — it's about improving agility, reducing costs, enhancing security, and enabling innovation.
Modernization takes many forms: migrating on-premise systems to the cloud, refactoring monolithic applications into microservices, containerizing workloads, building internal developer platforms, or strengthening security postures. The right approach depends on your business goals, technical constraints, and team capabilities.
At Salt, we approach modernization pragmatically. We don't believe in modernization for its own sake — every initiative should deliver measurable business value. Our teams have modernized systems ranging from mainframe applications to monolithic web apps to sprawling on-premise infrastructure.
Salt's Modernize pillar covers five interconnected service areas that together enable comprehensive technology transformation:
Move your infrastructure and applications to AWS, Azure, or GCP with minimal disruption. Our cloud migration teams assess readiness, plan migration waves, execute moves, and optimize post-migration for cost and performance.
Build self-service internal developer platforms that accelerate delivery. Our platform engineering work includes golden paths, infrastructure as code, standardized CI/CD, and developer experience optimization.
Transform legacy applications into modern, maintainable systems. Application modernization includes monolith decomposition, containerization, API-first redesign, and technical debt reduction — without risky big-bang rewrites.
Identify and eliminate performance bottlenecks across your stack. Our performance engineering teams use profiling, load testing, and continuous monitoring to ensure applications scale under pressure.
Embed security into your development lifecycle. Security engineering includes DevSecOps implementation, security assessments, compliance automation, and defense-in-depth architecture design.
Cloud migration isn't one-size-fits-all. We use the 7 R's framework to determine the right approach for each workload:
Move applications to cloud infrastructure with minimal changes. Fast and low-risk, ideal for getting out of data centers quickly. Optimization can happen post-migration.
Make targeted optimizations during migration — like moving to managed databases or containerizing applications — without major refactoring. Balances speed with improvement.
Rearchitect applications to be cloud-native, leveraging services like serverless, containers, and managed services. Higher effort but maximizes cloud benefits. Reserved for strategic applications.
Not everything should be migrated. Some applications are better replaced with SaaS (repurchase), decommissioned (retire), or left on-premise for valid reasons (retain). Good migration strategy includes these decisions.
Successful migrations start with thorough discovery — understanding dependencies, data flows, and business criticality. We create migration waves that minimize risk, establish rollback plans, and define success criteria. Quick wins build confidence; complex workloads follow proven patterns.
Platform engineering creates internal developer platforms (IDPs) that improve developer productivity while maintaining governance and standards.
As organizations scale, cognitive load on developers increases. They need to understand infrastructure, security, compliance, observability — on top of building features. Platform engineering abstracts this complexity into self-service capabilities.
Golden paths are pre-approved, well-documented ways to accomplish common tasks. Need a new service? Use the service template. Need a database? Request through the platform. Golden paths reduce decision fatigue while enforcing best practices.
All infrastructure is defined in code, version controlled, and deployed through automation. Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation enable reproducible environments and disaster recovery. Changes are reviewed, tested, and deployed like application code.
We treat internal platforms like products — with users (developers), feedback loops, roadmaps, and continuous improvement. Platform teams don't just build tools; they solve problems and measure developer satisfaction.
Legacy applications don't need to be rewritten from scratch. We use proven patterns to modernize incrementally:
Gradually replace parts of a legacy system with new implementations. New features are built in the modern system; old features are migrated over time. The legacy system "strangles" until nothing remains. Low risk, continuous delivery.
Place an API gateway in front of legacy systems to expose modern interfaces. Consumers get clean APIs while backend systems remain unchanged initially. Enables gradual backend modernization without breaking integrations.
Use domain-driven design to identify bounded contexts within monoliths. Extract domains into separate services based on business capability, not technical layering. Results in services that align with organizational structure.
Package applications into containers for consistency across environments. Containers enable orchestration with Kubernetes, easier scaling, and improved resource utilization. Often a first step before deeper modernization.
Modernization must include performance and security — not as afterthoughts but as core concerns throughout:
Performance issues caught in production are expensive. We build performance engineering into the development process: establishing baselines, running load tests in CI/CD, profiling regularly, and monitoring production metrics. Performance budgets prevent regression.
Common optimizations include caching (CDN, application, database), query optimization, connection pooling, async processing, and horizontal scaling. We use data to identify bottlenecks rather than guessing — profiling and tracing reveal where time is actually spent.
Security shifts left into the development process. Static analysis, dependency scanning, and secret detection run automatically. Security tests are part of CI/CD. Infrastructure is hardened by default. Vulnerabilities are caught before deployment, not after.
For regulated industries, compliance evidence must be continuous. We automate compliance checks, generate audit trails, and maintain documentation. Policy as code ensures infrastructure meets requirements automatically.
Salt brings a differentiated approach to technology modernization. Here's what sets us apart:
Pragmatic, Not Dogmatic: We don't push technology for technology's sake. Every modernization decision is grounded in business value — what will improve your velocity, reduce costs, or mitigate risk. We recommend the simplest approach that achieves your goals.
Deep Cloud Expertise: Our teams hold certifications across AWS, Azure, and GCP. We've executed migrations of all sizes — from single applications to enterprise-wide transformations. We know the gotchas and how to avoid them.
Platform Thinking: We don't just build one-off solutions. We think about how to systematize improvements — creating platforms, templates, and automation that your teams can use independently. Sustainability matters.
SPARK™ Delivery Framework: Our SPARK™ framework brings structure to modernization projects. Clear phases, quality gates, and success metrics ensure predictable delivery. You always know where you are and what's next.
Security-First Mindset: Modernization is an opportunity to improve security posture. We embed security throughout — threat modeling during design, secure defaults during implementation, and validation through testing. No security afterthoughts.
Ready to modernize your technology stack? Book a strategy call with our team to discuss your modernization goals and how Salt can help you transform with confidence.
Industries
We've built software for companies across industries. Our teams understand your domain's unique challenges, compliance requirements, and success metrics.
HIPAA-compliant digital health solutions. Patient portals, telehealth platforms, and healthcare data systems built right.
Scale your product fast without compromising on code quality. We help SaaS companies ship features quickly and build for growth.
Build secure, compliant financial software. From payment systems to trading platforms, we understand fintech complexity.
Platforms that convert and scale. Custom storefronts, inventory systems, and omnichannel experiences that drive revenue.
Optimize operations end-to-end. Route optimization, warehouse management, and real-time tracking systems.
Hire dedicated developers to extend your team
Whether you need to build a new product, modernize a legacy system, or add AI capabilities, our managed pods are ready to ship value from day one.
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FAQs
Common questions about cloud migration, platform engineering, and application modernization.
We follow a phased migration approach that minimizes risk and disruption. Starting with assessment and planning, we identify dependencies, create rollback plans, and establish success metrics. Migrations happen in waves — starting with lower-risk workloads to build confidence. We run parallel systems during transition and cut over only when fully validated.
The decision depends on several factors: codebase quality, business value, time constraints, and team capabilities. Generally, we modernize when the core logic is sound but the architecture needs updating. We recommend rebuilding when technical debt is insurmountable or requirements have fundamentally changed. Often, a strangler fig pattern — incrementally replacing parts — offers the best balance.
Our teams have deep expertise across all major cloud providers: AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. We're cloud-agnostic and help you choose based on your specific needs — existing investments, compliance requirements, pricing, and feature fit. We also support multi-cloud and hybrid scenarios for organizations with diverse requirements.
Security is embedded throughout our modernization process, not bolted on at the end. We conduct threat modeling during planning, implement security controls during migration, and validate through testing. For cloud migrations, we ensure proper IAM configurations, network security, encryption, and compliance controls are in place from day one.
An internal developer platform (IDP) typically includes: self-service infrastructure provisioning, standardized CI/CD pipelines, golden paths for common patterns, documentation and runbooks, and observability tooling. We start by understanding your developers' pain points, then build incrementally — delivering value in weeks, not months.
We establish baseline metrics before making changes and track improvements against them. Key metrics include response times (p50, p95, p99), throughput, error rates, and resource utilization. We also measure business impact — user engagement, conversion rates, and infrastructure costs. Regular load testing validates that improvements hold under realistic conditions.
Yes, we have experience modernizing legacy systems including mainframes, COBOL applications, and older client-server architectures. Approaches range from API wrapping (exposing legacy as services) to gradual refactoring to full replacement. We assess the system, understand the business logic, and recommend the most pragmatic path forward.
Timeline varies significantly based on scope. A small-to-medium workload migration might take 8-12 weeks. Enterprise-wide migrations spanning hundreds of applications typically run 12-24 months with phased delivery. We establish quick wins early — often migrating initial workloads within weeks — while planning the broader journey.
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