SoftRoad is a leading expert in application modernization.
Since 2001, we have served more than 60 of Japan's top 200 companies listed on Tokyo Stock Exchange. Leveraging our proprietary conversion tool, AppModernizer, we migrate legacy applications to industry standard compliant modern systems, convert database and normalize data, incorporate the latest IT trends, and deliver functional improvements - all at the same time.
We are now expanding our operations into North America. SoftRoad America Co., Ltd. is the U.S. operating entity providing services to North American clients. Certain referenced projects reflect experience delivered across affiliated SoftRoad organizations.
We will be your trusted partner on your legacy modernization journey.
Success stories reference specific modernization projects delivered across different timeframes and regions. Brand names are used for illustrative purposes only and do not imply endorsement or ongoing commercial relationships.
Cover pages shown below are from slides for speaking sessions jointly delivered by customers and SoftRoad in major IT events in Japan.
Simultaneous migration of 6 systems on 2 IBM mainframes within a short timeframe.
at BSIA Symposium
IBM mainframe Modernization
COBOL to MF COBOL/Java
JCL to Java + XML
Natural to Java
PL/I to MF PL/I
ADABAS to SQL Server
Mazda talks about migration cases
The mainstream of system innovation: AppModernizer
at Gartner Symposium
NEC mainframe Modernization
COBOL to Java
COBOL/S to Java
IDLⅡ to Java
JCL to Kshell
ADBS/RIQS to Oracle
Case study of system infrastructure renewal at Japan Airlines
at Gartner application summit
Java framework change
AIX to Linux
WACs to Struts + Spring
Java upgrade
DB2 upgrade
A growing core system realized through AppModernizer (Unitika model)
at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo
IBM mainframe Modernization
PL/I to Java or PL/SQL
JCL to Shell
ADABAS to Oracle
AppModernizer for BB sales management system
at JUAS Square
AS400 Modernization
RPG/CL to Java
DB2 to SQL Server
A new development model
Idemitsu Kosan's AppModernizer case study
at JUAS Future Aspect
Fujitsu mainframe Modernization
YPS/COBOL to NetCOBOL
Natural to Java/NetCOBOL
JCL to Bshell
ADABAS to Oracle
Kao's system renewal with AppModernizer
at JUAS Square
Open Languages Modernization
VB to VB.NET
ASP to ASP.NET
VB.NET upgrade
ASP.NET upgrade
Oracle to SQL Server
TOTO Group's AppModernizer Case Studies
at JUAS Square
Open Languages Modernization
VB to C#.NET
SQL Server upgrade
Migration of production statistics management system
at IT Modernization Summit
Client-Server System to WEB System
PowerBuilder to Java
Java upgrade
Oracle upgrade
Initiatives to improve growth potential of core functions of the Kirin Group system with award-winning AppModernizer
at Nikkei BP IT Modernization Summit
Open Languages Modernization
VB to VB.NET
ASP.NET upgrade
SQL Server upgrade
Oracle upgrade
Legacy system renewal achieved through AppModernizer
at Nikkei BP IT Modernization Summit
NEC mainframe & Peripheral Old Open System
COBOL/S to Java
COBOL to MF COBOL
JCL to Kshell
RDB, VSAS to PostgreSQL
VB to VB.NET
Java upgrade
ASP to ASP.NET
Introduction of examples of AppModernizer methods
at JUAS Square
Old Minority Languages Modernization
OracleForms upgrade
Oracle upgrade
The IT department takes an aggressive stance to avoid business risks! Breaking away from legacy systems through AppModernizer
at BSIA Symposium
AS400 Modernization
RPG/CL to Java
DB2 to PostgreSQL
Performance Improvement
Store system modernization and database integration through AppModernizer
at webinar by Nikkei BP
Open Languages Modernization
WebAPI conversion
VB to VB.NET + Java
Renewal of the JAVA framework of the core system!
Development revolution by AI
at IT Modernization Summit
Java framework change
Orteus to SDE
Java upgrade
Oracle upgrade
Doda website framework modernization
at Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo
Seasar2 to Spring
Struts1 to Spring
SaStruts to Spring
XenlonFramework to Spring
Java upgrade
Stop the trend of individual optimization and formulate a “Web standard platform”
Sony Life's style of reform
at iMagazine
WACs to Spring
Struts1 to Spring
ObjectWorks to Spring
Spring upgrade
Java upgrade
Mainframe Modernization Initiatives
at JUAS Square
Fujitsu mainframe Modernization
MED/PSAM to HTML
COBOL to Java
JCL to Java+xml
AIM/DB to SQL Server
Create a true open system with cutting-edge proprietary technology.
・Use AI to understand the meaning of the existing code and create the right code for major standard OPEN technologies.
・Make migrated system generative AI-ready for modification and maintenance at a higher level.
AI-powered proprietary test technology to keep business functions intact.
・Rigorous testing with AI language analysis
・Extensive system comparison test
Top level efficiency by extremely high conversion rate and one-stop service.
・Save significant percentage of development cost
・Reduce considerable amount of development and testing time
One-stop migration covers all development processes.
・Migrate all major languages, databases, etc.
・Conduct comparsion tests up to comprehensive tests, including performance confirmation.
Not just migration, but also system improvement.
・Function modification & addition
・Dynamic Business Visualization by introducing workflow
・Data analysis platform construction
・System integration
・Improved loose coupling
As the leading modernization partner, we’re equipped to handle diverse migration needs.
・Major cloud environments
・Modern Frameworks
・Any major database
・Interface change, web API
・COBOL/PL1 to Java
・JCL to Java, Shell
・EASY Plus to Java
・DB/DC (IMS/DC,CICS etc.) to Web structure
・Hierarchical DB/Network DB to RDB
・VSAM to RDB
・ISAM,QSAM to csv File
・etc.
・RPG/CL to Java
・COBOL to Java
・DB2 for i to Major RDB
・etc.
・VB6 to VB.NET/C#
・Classic ASP to ASP.NET
・.NET Framework upgrade to 4.8.1
・.NET Framework to .NET 8 and later
・etc.
・Delphi to Java or upgrade
・PowerBuilder to Java or upgrade
・Oracle Forms to Java or upgrade
・PHP to Java or upgrade
・Flex/Flash to HTML5, TypeScript
・etc.
・Java Framework change
・Web application server change
・JDK upgrade
・Change browser
・etc.
・VB6 to ASP.NET or Java
・VB.net to ASP.NET or Java
・Oracle Forms to Java
・Delphi to Java
・PowerBuilder to Java
・etc.
・Major legacy DB to Major open DB
・Conversion between Major open DBs
Including Oracle, DB2, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, etc.
・Mainframe OS (Zos etc.) to Linux/Windows
・IBM i (formerly AS/400 and iSeries) to Linux/Windows
・Unix to Linux/Windows
・Windows to Linux or upgrade
・Linux to Windows or upgrade
・etc.
For more details about system migration,
feel free to reach out to us.