🚨 Oracle not porting Rdb to x86 and EOL on Itanium 12/2027 🚨

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Sector7 specialises in migrating complex legacy software to modern Linux and cloud platforms using proprietary tools developed over 40 years. We minimise risk, control costs, and keep your existing developers' knowledge intact throughout.
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Migrating Off Proprietary Platforms: A Structured Approach

Legacy platforms are being retired. Migration projects fail without the right methodology. Sector7 has delivered 1,500+ complex migrations since 1985  -  here's how we approach it.

Oracle will NOT be porting Rdb to x86

They will also be cancelling support on Itanium from the end of 2027

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Over 1500+ projects
Since 1985

Our Migration & Rehosting 
Services

From Assessment through Productisation, every Sector7 migration follows a proven methodology built on 40+ years of experience and 40+ proprietary tools.

Choose a service to learn what that means for your project.

Sector7 has been migrating complex legacy systems since 1985. We know the risks, the costs, and how to keep your project on schedule.

Proprietary Tools

40+ VX/TOOLS products handle language translation, runtime APIs, DCL, RMS, forms and database migration.

Automated from source to target, no manual rewrites.

Predictable Process

Our patented costing model means you get an accurate budget and timeline before work begins.

Based on data from 1,500+ completed projects.

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Migration Done Right, First Time

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Assessment Process

Sector7’s Stage One Assessment provides a comprehensive review of your environment, helping estimate migration costs and timelines with a clear, actionable project plan and budget.

PRICING

The Big Question:
How Long And How Much?

We use a patented assessment methodology to produce precise project plans. The cost and timeline are functions of lines of code, time per line, and complexity, calibrated against data from over 1,500 migrations.

Our approach is simple and makes sense.
Migrations need to be completed and onto production servers in the minimum possible time
Migration is NOT the time to think about enhancing or changing the underlying technology
Leave any development work until after the migration is complete as then it will not be on the critical path
We have at our disposal
40+
Proprietary toolsets for use on our projects
We know rewriting DCL into Linux shell script costs
$1-3
Depending on: complexity, language & number of OpenVMS features used.
Metrics on over
+1500
Projects completed since 1985
If we know what system service calls and what 'layered products' you are using, we can gauge 'complexity'.

The HOW LONG and HOW MUCH are simple functions of the number of Lines of Code * Time Per Line * Complexity.
You want to know:
How, How Long and How Much?
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what we do
Since 1985, Sector7 has performed over 1500 complex migrations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Curious about how Sector7 can facilitate your application migration? Explore our FAQs for expert insights.

What is Sector7's approach to legacy system migration?

Sector7 specializes in migrating complex legacy software to modern systems using proprietary software tools developed over 35 years. Our approach focuses on minimizing risk and cost while enabling your existing developers to retain their knowledge and expertise throughout the migration process. Learn more about our comprehensive VX/RT APIs that ensure seamless compatibility.

How does Sector7's Stage One Assessment work?

Our Stage One Assessment provides a comprehensive review of your environment, helping estimate migration costs and timelines with a clear, actionable project plan and budget. Contact us to schedule your assessment today.

What makes Sector7's migration process cost-effective?

We utilize advanced assessment processes and 40+ proprietary toolsets to generate detailed project plans. Our metrics from over 1500 projects since 1985 enable precise cost estimation based on lines of code, time per line, and complexity factors. Discover our patented approach through our Application Migration Costing Patent.

What is Sector7's zero code freeze methodology?

Our zero code freeze approach allows organizations to continue development while migration occurs, preventing extended periods that hamper an organization's ability to adapt to changing requirements. Learn more about our Zero Code Freeze methodology.

How much experience does Sector7 have with complex migrations?

Since 1985, Sector7 has performed over 1500 complex migrations across diverse industries including finance, healthcare, telecommunications, and technology. Companies like Telstra and BNY Mellon have benefited from our decades of expertise in handling even the most challenging legacy system transitions.

How does Sector7 manage project uncertainty in migrations?

We manage uncertainty by understanding different types of risks and implementing flexible strategies throughout the migration process. Our detailed approach is outlined in our Managing Project Uncertainty methodology.

What role does testing play in Sector7's migration projects?

Our systematic approach to testing ensures application stability, functionality, and performance throughout migration projects. We employ rigorous quality assurance processes, including extensive testing and validation, to guarantee that migrated applications function identically to the originals with "Bug for Bug compatibility." Read more about The Value of Testing in Migration Projects.

How successful are Sector7's migration outcomes?

Our structured engagement process ensures smooth migrations with clear roadmaps, reducing risks while delivering cost-effective solutions through each project phase. We prioritize quality and reliability, maintaining application integrity throughout the migration process.

Organizations like Ford have successfully used our methodology to modernize critical systems without operational downtime. Our innovative tools, including specialized COBOL migration solutions, ensure efficient, reliable, and high-quality migration outcomes. To learn how our proven approach can benefit your project, contact us.

Transform Your Legacy Software Today!

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Over 1500+ projects
Since 1985