Five Insights for CIOs to Understand Application Modernization

In a webinar hosted by ADTMag, industry experts Moti Rafalin and KellyAnn Fitzpatrick discussed the evolving nature of application modernization, emphasizing the necessity of continuous modernization rather than one-time efforts. Fitzpatrick highlighted that merely migrating applications to the cloud without adopting cloud-native practices fails to address core issues like development speed and technical debt. The transition to microservices architecture, while beneficial for flexibility and speed, introduces challenges such as increased complexity and the need for effective API management. The human element in modernization plays a crucial role, with organizational resistance often stemming from fears of cost, risk, and change. Despite the rise of newer programming languages, traditional languages like Java remain crucial due to their adaptability and prevalence in existing monolithic enterprise systems. The discussions underscore the importance of strategic and ongoing modernization efforts, supported by tools like the vFunction Architectural Observability Platform, to manage technical debt and support business objectives.