Java Framework Change

Legacy Java systems with EOS frameworks face numerous challenges, including security, support and maintenance, access to new developer functionalities, etc. Failures or delays in modernization can lead to system outages, compliance risks, and loss of competitive advantage.

SoftRoad has helped many customers change legacy Java frameworks (Struts to Spring, Java version upgrade, etc.). Using our proprietary AI-assisted conversion technology, supported by structured analysis, validation, and engineering review, we migrate the legacy Java systems to the updated Java systems that fully comply with industry standards. The resulting systems are rigorously tested for superior quality, highly maintainable, and is generative AI-ready for future maintenance and enhancement.

Success Stories

With our unparalleled AI-assisted modernization technology, supported by structured analysis, validation, and engineering review, we help our clients with their Java framework change initiatives, delivering a true open system with high quality and low costs, which sets us apart from the competition.

A number of our clients presented their migration projects as case studies jointly with SoftRoad at major IT events in Japan. Cover pages shown below are from slides for those speaking sessions.

Case studies 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.

We have successfully completed over 180 Java migration projects.
Currently, we handle an average of more than 20 Java migration projects per year.

Inevitable Java Framework Update

Frameworks with security and other issues

Struts 1 support ended after April 2013.
Seasar2 support ended after November 2016.
WACs V8 support ended after April 2018 …

Support issues

When updating hardware etc., the Java framework must also be updated.

New technology and function utilization issues

Without access to extensive developer functionality, modifying legacy web applications becomes difficult.
For instance, using Spring Boot can greatly simplify configuration and enable rapid application development.

Inconsistent technical standards

Each Java framework requires a significant investment in terms of manpower, money and material.

Security problems

Even if the system operates and evolves solely within an intranet environment, issues such as multiple investments in vulnerability countermeasures, performance risks, and operational management remain.

Potential Problems in Changing Java Frameworks

Recommended AI-assisted Automated Conversion

With over 20 years of experience, insights from 950+ migration projects, and a team of 600+ professionals who can manage 50+ projects simultaneously, we developed AppModernizer, a revolutionary AI-assisted conversion tool. Backed by structured analysis, validation, and engineering review, it streamlines migration, reducing both time and cost.

AppModernizer converts legacy Java systems to the latest mainstream technologies and also provides the following advantages in the new system.
☛ New Java framework.
☛ New DB, OS, middleware.
☛ Vulnerability reduction, expansion of number of digits for item IDs. etc.

Maintainability of Source Code after Migration

Change the structure of a Java program

Clear separation of system layers and objects reduces maintenance complexity.

Generate easy-to-understand Java code

Compliance with the latest technical standards and improved readability makes maintenance and specification changes easier.

Track the correlation between variables and processes across the entire system

Through comprehensive analysis of the entire system, the quality of the logic components is improved to a level several times higher than that achievable through manual efforts.

Testing for Superior Quality with Fewer Man-Hours

While most migration companies rely solely on customer-provided test data for quality assurance, we use our proprietary AI-assisted migration technology, backed by structured analysis and engineering reviews, to validate all technical points of the legacy system, ensuring quality while significantly reducing testing time and costs.

Implement Specification Changes During Migration

Prolonged system freezes during migration can be avoided using our catch-up solution.
AppModernizer can perform automated conversion. If customer provides the latest RPG source code after each update, we can integrate the changes by quickly converting them into Java code.

POC application

Migration cases