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Applications Modernization Services

Modernize your applications to accelerate business.

Unlock value through app modernization services

Moving apps to the cloud has revitalized interest in IT modernization. DXC Technology can help enterprises that are launching applications portfolio initiatives to unlock value from their investments through highly efficient methodologies and tools for applications migration, modernization and security. We apply intelligent automation and continuous optimization so that the business can lower costs, simplify their IT estate and gain advantages by rehosting, rearchitecting or replacing applications with SaaS and cloud-native solutions. Businesses will yield faster, more accurate insights from data by modernizing middleware and databases.



DXC Applications Modernization Solutions

Modernization advisory and consulting

DXC will guide you on your modernization journey with ideation, pilots and proofs of concept to quickly identify your modernization priorities.

Legacy applications & mainframe modernization services

Rapidly migrate mainframe and legacy applications to distributed and cloud environments, using an end-to-end framework for planning and executing successful transformations.

Modernization factory services

Unlock value from your investments through highly efficient methodologies and tools for migration, application transformation, and platform and database modernization.

Analyst Recognition

ISG names DXC a mainframe Leader in US, Europe and US Public Sector

DXC takes leadership spots for Application Modernization, Mainframe as a Service and Mainframe Technology Consulting.


Leonardo accelerates AI-powered digital transformation

Global leader in defense and aerospace, Leonardo, is in a significant growth phase. To support this trajectory, the company's UK business launched an ambitious digital transformation strategy focused on modernization, cybersecurity, AI enablement, and operational agility. To bring this vision to life, Leonardo partnered with DXC to modernize core applications, reduce technical debt, and accelerate innovation at scale.

Leonardo and DXC have a very collaborative partnership. We value the way our teams work together, the leadership collaboration and the innovative thinking DXC brings to our organization. Together, we are accelerating our digital transformation across our UK business and bringing products and services to customers faster.

Sallyann Fowles

Deputy UK CIO, Leonardo



Manufacturing

KION Group

A global warehouse automation leader cut IT infrastructure costs by 25% and fleet management system delivery by 12% with DXC IT modernization and Platform as a Service for SAP.

Travel & Transportation

United Airlines

United Airlines is both modernizing its infrastructure to ensure critical operations run smoothly and releasing a series of mobile apps to keep passengers and crew informed every step of the way.

Energy

Uniper

This energy firm modernized operations with a wide array of services including cloud and security, workplace, application management and robotic process automation.

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To successfully modernize applications, apply insights gained by others

By applying AI and machine learning to a vast databank of modernization projects, DXC has developed a way for organizations to benefit from others’ application-modernization learnings and experiences.


Partners and Key Collaborators

AWS

Modernize, accelerate migrations and create cloud value with DXC and AWS.

Dynatrace

Simplify cloud complexity with the Dynatrace software intelligence platform's advanced observability, AI and complete automation.

Google Cloud

Harness the combined power of Google Cloud and DXC expertise in managing mission-critical workloads and transformations. 

Microsoft

Modernize for tangible cloud, workplace and application business results with DXC and Microsoft.


Frequently Asked Questions

DXC supports enterprises in modernizing legacy applications through application modernization and migration services that include rehosting, rearchitecting or replacing outdated systems with cloud‑native solutions. Using advanced technologies, intelligent automation and proven methodologies, DXC enables organizations to align their modernization efforts with broader business objectives, improve agility and unlock substantial business value.

DXC stands out among application modernization companies due to our global scale, with more than 86,000 skilled professionals and deep experience transforming 65,000+ workloads annually. Our comprehensive applications modernization services include advisory, mainframe and legacy migration, modernization factory services, and continuous optimization — all designed to help customers remain competitive through modern technologies, improved scalability and minimal disruption during the transformation process. 

Yes. DXC offers Modernization Advisory services that help organizations assess legacy applications, identify modernization opportunities and develop a roadmap aligned to their business objectives. Our experts work with clients to evaluate application portfolios, reduce technical debt, prioritize modernization initiatives and define target architectures that support agility, innovation and long-term growth.

See also Technology and Digital Transformation Advisory Services

DXC uses a structured application modernization process supported by ideation, pilots and proofs of concept to quickly identify modernization priorities. Our approach leverages intelligent automation, next‑generation delivery platforms and cloud‑ready modernization techniques to reduce costs, accelerate cloud migration and enable seamless integration across hybrid or modern cloud environments. This allows organizations to transition from legacy systems with minimal disruption while improving operational efficiency.

DXC provides a full suite of applications modernization services, including modernization advisory, mainframe modernization, application transformation factories and platform/database modernization. These services help you enhance your business processes, adopt cloud‑native architectures, embrace modern capabilities such as mobile applications or microservices, and improve performance through optimized middleware and data layers — and empowering you to drive innovation, increase efficiency and achieve strong business outcomes.