Digital Transition, Switching & Exit

From legacy systems to innovative, scalable solutions

Organisations increasingly face the challenge of modernising IT landscapes while retiring outdated systems. Legacy platforms drive up costs, pose security and compliance risks, and restrict innovation. Transitioning to new digital solutions, combined with the responsible decommissioning of old systems, is essential to remain competitive and resilient.

Why?

Maintaining legacy systems is costly and unsustainable. Effective decommissioning ensures compliance, mitigates risks, and frees resources for innovation. Transitioning strategically maximises business value while reducing disruption.

How

We provide structured approaches for digital transition and system decommissioning. This begins with guiding organisations to reflect on their current state (“where am I today?”), understand and assess existing systems (“what is my legacy?”), and define future goals (“where would I like to be?”). From there, we apply dependency mapping, secure data migration, and tailored exit strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational objectives.

The Data Act: switching and exit

The EU Data Act introduces clear requirements for switching between cloud and data services, as well as defined exit obligations. This regulation underlines the importance of planned transitions and structured decommissioning. By anticipating these rules, organisations can reduce vendor lock-in, strengthen compliance, and ensure continuity during system changes.

What we offer

Strategic transition planning – assessing current systems, mapping dependencies, and defining future goals.

Secure migration and switching – ensuring compliance, minimising disruption, and reducing vendor lock-in.

Tailored exit strategies – structured decommissioning to free resources and maintain continuity.

Envisioned outcome

A streamlined, secure, and compliant IT landscape – free from legacy burdens, ready to scale, and equipped to drive long-term value.

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– John F. Kennedy
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