a skills-based approach to openvms modernization

Considering OpenVMS Modernization?There are more options than you think.

You have choices…

Its not just a BIG BANG …

Or sticking your head in the sand…

You can take steps that:

• Reduce risk• Increase organizational agility• Improve productivity

Here’s how…

1: Understand your business needs

2: Don’t assume you have to do it all…

2: Don’t assume you have to do it all…at once.

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THE BIG BANG APPROACH

Common Assumption: We Must Move from OpenVMS to a New Platform -- ASAP

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It can work. But there are real world issues:• Project risks• Cost concerns• Productivity losses

Real World Consideration: Your People

Reality: Success Depends on Taking Your People With You

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You lose people and productivity as you move to new platform.

Lost productivity takes time and money to recover

Breaking the “Big Bang” into incremental steps creates value…

Step One: Stabilize the Platform -- Add Engineering Agility

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Stabilize the platformMove to a virtualized or stabilized OpenVMS platform

Enrich skills and retain expertise Move to NXTware Remote a modern integrated development environment (IDE) Use existing language /skills and deliver improved productivity and agility

This step reduces risk, extends capabilities and gives you running room…

So you can move when you’re ready…

And when you’re ready, add greater standardization…

Step Two: Standardize the Platform -- Improve Productivity

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Applied AgilityAgile skills and modern IDE (NXTware Remote / Eclipse)Enables the use of existing languages (COBOL, FORTRAN, etc.) with Linux/Unix/NonStop

Rehost on new OSMove applications to Linux/Unix/NonStopLanguages unchanged, architecture updated

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Standardization lowers costs, reduces complexity and provides long-term viability.

Rather than a “Big Bang” you now have choices.

Stay with the language you know…

…Or move to a contemporary language.

Run a stabilized OpenVMS…

…or a contemporary platform.

Always knowing your team has the skills they need to succeed.

Step Three: Convert your Application -- Move to a Contemporary Language

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TransformationSophisticated application and architecture transformation

Modern skills simplify the move to new language

When you’re ready you can implement a successful application transformation with eCube Systems.*

*Our application transformation services are top notch

Modern skills make your people productive each step of the way.

Breaking the “Big Bang” into purposeful phases puts you in control.

Contact us to learn more.

www.ecubesystems.com