Legacy System Modernization built for GovTech companies
What is Legacy System Modernization?
We modernize legacy systems without breaking the business processes that depend on them. For GovTech companies, this means navigating WCAG accessibility standards, FedRAMP (US) while shipping fast.
Who needs Legacy System Modernization for GovTech?
- Legacy government systems resistant to modernization
- Strict accessibility and compliance requirements
- Long procurement cycles slowing delivery
- Legacy systems too fragile for anyone to touch
- Key knowledge locked in one retiring engineer's head
Best Legacy System Modernization company
Government software must serve every citizen, including those least comfortable with technology.
GarudLabs partners with GovTech teams to deliver Legacy System Modernization that ships on schedule.
Get a Legacy System Modernization proposal tailored to your GovTech goals
Book a free 30-minute discovery callWhy GovTech companies struggle with Legacy System Modernization
- Legacy government systems resistant to modernization
- Strict accessibility and compliance requirements
- Long procurement cycles slowing delivery
- Public trust concerns around data handling
- Serving citizens across varying digital literacy levels
What makes our Legacy System Modernization different for GovTech businesses
Legacy codebase audit and risk assessment
Incremental migration strategy (strangler pattern)
Database and data migration planning
Modern API layer over legacy core
Parallel-run testing and rollback planning
Core Technology Stack
Java.NETPHPNode.jsPostgreSQLDockerKubernetes
Timeline, investment & compliance
Typical timeline
12-24 weeks depending on system size
Typical investment
$40,000 - $250,000
Legacy System Modernization engagements in this combination typically need to account for:
- WCAG accessibility standards
- FedRAMP (US)
- GDPR (EU)
- Public records and FOIA regulations
Our Approach
We approach GovTech builds around the constraint that matters most: legacy government systems resistant to modernization. Every engagement in this space gets WCAG accessibility standards-aware data handling and compliance review before launch, not after.
See our case studiesStart your Legacy System Modernization project with a team that knows GovTech
Get a free project cost estimateFrequently Asked Questions
Most Legacy System Modernization engagements take 12-24 weeks depending on system size, depending on scope and how clear the requirements are upfront. We'll give you a firm timeline estimate after a short discovery call, not a generic range.
Legacy System Modernization projects with us typically range from $40,000 - $250,000, scaled to the complexity of your requirements. We provide a detailed, itemized estimate before any work begins so there are no surprises mid-project.
For legacy system modernization, we typically work with Java, .NET, PHP, Node.js, chosen based on your specific scalability and integration requirements. We're not tied to a single stack and will recommend the right tools for your situation rather than our default.
A typical legacy system modernization engagement includes legacy codebase audit and risk assessment, along with the other deliverables outlined in our proposal, such as documentation and a post-launch support window. The exact scope is tailored to your project during discovery.
Most clients come to us for legacy system modernization because of legacy systems too fragile for anyone to touch, among other related challenges. We start every engagement by mapping your specific pain points before writing a single line of code.
We've delivered multiple govtech projects addressing challenges like legacy government systems resistant to modernization. We helped a municipal government cut permit processing time by 50% with a digital application portal.
For govtech clients, we pay close attention to WCAG accessibility standards, FedRAMP (US), building these requirements into the architecture from day one rather than retrofitting them later. We'll confirm which specific regulations apply to your business during discovery.
The most common challenges we solve for govtech clients include legacy government systems resistant to modernization and strict accessibility and compliance requirements. We tailor our discovery process to surface the specific version of these problems your business faces.