Software Modernization & Rescue

Improve the software you already depend on.

Existing applications often hold years of business knowledge. Plev helps stabilize, extend, migrate, and modernize them in practical phases, so you keep what works and fix what's holding you back.

What's included

What we can help with

Software rescue

Diagnose and stabilize applications that are failing, fragile, or no longer understood.

Targeted improvements

Fix the slow, risky, or outdated parts without rewriting everything.

Platform and framework upgrades

Move applications onto supported frameworks, runtimes, and hosting.

Migrations

Plan and execute moves between databases, servers, or cloud environments with validation.

Extending existing systems

Add features, integrations, and reporting to software that otherwise works well.

Documentation and knowledge recovery

Capture how an undocumented system works so it can be maintained.

Good fit

This is usually a fit when…

An important application is hard or risky to change.
The original developer is no longer available.
You're unsure whether to repair, extend, or replace a system.
Hosting, frameworks, or dependencies are reaching end of support.

How it works

Our process

Step 1
Assess the system
Step 2
Identify risks and options
Step 3
Prioritize
Step 4
Improve in phases
Step 5
Test and release
Step 6
Maintain

Modernization work is scoped per project. For aging .NET and SQL Server systems, a fixed-scope Technical Assessment starts at $3,500.

Legacy .NET & SQL Server Modernization

Specialized help for aging .NET, VB.NET, and SQL Server applications, including the Technical Assessment.

Learn more about Legacy .NET & SQL Server Modernization

Technical Consulting & Support

Ongoing maintenance and engineering support once the system is stable.

Learn more about Technical Consulting & Support

FAQ

Common questions

Is this only for .NET applications?

No. Modernization applies to many kinds of business software. We have deep experience with .NET and SQL Server, and a dedicated page for those systems.

Do you recommend full rewrites?

Only when targeted improvements won't do the job. Most projects proceed in smaller, lower-risk phases.

Can you work on software someone else built?

Yes. Most modernization work involves systems built by other developers or vendors, subject to access and licensing.

Have software that's holding the business back?

Tell us what the system does and what's going wrong. We'll help identify a practical next step.

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