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Refactoring is nothing less than an intervention in the code base of systems, which can create stability or generate new risks. The right approach is

Ageing IT systems need help. But because modernisation initially costs time, energy and money, many decision-makers recognise the need to act, but are surprisingly creative

With the end of the year just around the corner, it’s time for reflection and wish lists. Even in places where there’s usually little room

Many IT projects fail not because of technology or budget, but because of poor leadership. Between moderation mania, micromanagement and missed decisions, deadlines and motivation

In the IT sector, small and medium-sized enterprises often offer an exciting environment that strikes an attractive balance between corporate structures and start-up mentality. Nevertheless,

Good code is like a tidy homeOverloaded code with unnecessary functions, a lack of structure, and growing complexity: software development also needs to be tidied

Cloud technologies are synonymous with innovation and flexibility. But without continuous maintenance, cloud applications can also become outdated, cause maintenance problems and pose security risks.

Public, private, hybrid cloud, dedicated servers: when modernising legacy software, companies have many infrastructure options beyond on-premises solutions. IT service provider Avision shows which ones are best suited

Due to the unpredictability of the Trump administration, many companies want to reduce their dependence on US software providers and cloud platforms. IT service provider Avision

Application modernisation is not a project, but an ongoing process. If you want to stay competitive, you need to ensure that your applications are always

There are times when CIOs are really not to be envied. For example, when they have to explain to company management once again why higher

When an IT service provider takes over the support of legacy software, there are many things they can do wrong. Avision shows how to reliably

The temperature is slowly rising, the first flowers are blooming and the birds are returning – spring is here. It is also the perfect time for companies

Even with limited budgets, companies can breathe new life into their ageing legacy systems. IT service provider Avision, which specializes in software revival, shows how

Threats to IT systems lurk on all sides – from phishing attacks and complex attacks on infrastructure to the targeted exploitation of vulnerabilities. A strong

Halloween is the time for ghosts and the undead. The right way to deal with them also needs to be learned in software development. Avision

From AI and edge computing to programming languages and the latest libraries – there is hardly any other industry where new trends and hypes are

Many companies want it, but not all of them can do it: agile software development. In addition to the methods and principles, individual core competencies

Technological innovation and the German SME sector have still not really come together. Why is it that so many German companies shy away from making

Dusty applications can be found in almost every company. When it comes to the question of the right approach to technological legacy, the condition of

The IT industry has been hit by another rip-off: with the takeover of VMware by Broadcom, costs for customers are exploding, while the new owner

The financial planning of software development projects is at least as important as it is a much-discussed topic. The focus is always on the often

Avision takes a look into the digital crystal ball: Which software topics will be trend-setting in 2024? And what changes do companies need to prepare

It may happen that IT causes gray hair to grow. This phenomenon is said to have been observed several times during the introduction of complex

The IT sector is walking a tightrope between two extremes: On the one hand, companies are luring the scarce specialist staff with increasingly flexible working

Advocates of the agile methodology probably cringe at the word “project manager”, as agile theory explicitly relies on product owners and scrum masters for the

Software development and time pressure naturally go hand in hand. If customers, the competition or the financial situation are behind the development team with a

Agile working methods are known in the IT world for their flexibility and efficiency. But where there is sunshine, there is also shadow: costs can

First modernize the IT landscape, then think about AI Everyone is talking about AI. Suddenly everyone wants ChatGPT to write texts for them. Other AI

The home office is here to stay – and that’s a good thing. However, companies don’t have to throw the concept of the office overboard

Is the maintenance of outdated applications costing more time and resources than the IT department can afford? Then it’s time to escalate the accumulated technical

Anyone who works in the IT sector is familiar with this type of application: They are running somewhere in the background, doing their job –

Source code like cabbage and turnips, incomprehensible comments and no overview of the dependencies used: without standards and structure in programming, chaos quickly breaks out.

The market is competitive, time is short and budgets are limited – working in software development is often no walk in the park. Fortunately, there

How can IT professionals tell that Christmas is just around the corner? Avision knows the answer. The mother-in-law is here, the children are all wound

As important as digital transformation is, budgets are not always available. Avision shows the amazing steps that make digitalization work despite this. A race for

n a recent landmark ruling, the Federal Labor Court reminded Germany that the European Court of Justice had already obliged member states to require employers

Companies should continuously maintain and update legacy software. Otherwise, there could be a trick or treat – and not just on Halloween. Many companies neglect

At first glance, license-based software is extremely convincing: monthly charges are low, terms are flexible and subscription costs can even be deducted directly as operating

Companies are dependent on suitable software solutions that solve their specific problems. This quickly raises the crucial question: develop the software yourself or buy ready-made

Legacy applications do not necessarily have a particularly good reputation, even though they have performed their service faithfully and reliably for many years. It’s time

There are as many reasons for the emergence of legacy software as there are excuses for not replacing old applications. IT service provider Avision shows

With DevOps, companies can develop legacy software more securely and flexibly – if they do it right. Avision explains the biggest stumbling blocks. Legacy applications

Agile working helps companies to adapt to the challenges and changes of the market. In practice, however, there are some fundamental aspects to consider that

Migrating legacy applications is a time-consuming process – and therefore costly. The IT service provider Avision points out five common mistakes that IT departments should

The software life cycle is not a given. With the right approach, companies can break it down – and thus avoid many costs and risks.

Avision explains why it is often wiser to breathe new life into legacy software rather than bury it. Legacy applications often cause high maintenance costs,

If employees use software without the knowledge of the IT department, shadow IT is created. Avision explains why this is an acute danger and what

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Avision shows how developers and code can give their long-standing relationship a new lease of life. The relationship between

The concept of zero cost transformation promises companies a cost-neutral modernization of their legacy software. Can this really work? Yes, says Avision – if the

A new generation of IT managers, microservices and the cloud: IT service provider Avision explains which trends will shape companies’ legacy applications in 2022. Avision,