Re: Cost of Modernization [Web]

The trick is (especially for in-house apps) to only modernize those that
have the best bang for your buck. In our case its bringing to the intranet
some look-up screens and approval programs that management uses all of the
time, but only log into the green-screen for that specific purpose. We can
make it easier for them buy putting it on the intranet.

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On Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 11:11 AM, Nathan Andelin <nandelin@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

From Henrik
what do you estimate a modernization of, lets say, 500 online 5250
programs will cost in hours spend ?

Too many variables, as Jon said. The biggest variable to me would be the
database design. A lot of legacy databases should be replaced - which leads
to a complete rewrite. Would we be able to use DFU-GUI (GUI Data File
Utility) for the online programs? Or would they need more features than
DFU-GUI?

A former business partner of mine blew through about $6 million in an
attempt to modernize a system about that size - and missed their objectives
- even with experienced developers. I think that happens a lot more than
most people are willing to admit.

Nathan.




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