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Modernization

Modernize your COBOL legacy with GnuCOBOL through our expertise and proven collaborative process.

Modernize Your COBOL with GnuCOBOL: Our Expertise at the Heart of Your Project


Your COBOL application portfolio is a strategic asset. Modernizing it is not just a technical necessity, it’s a business project that must be conducted with method and expertise.

The success of such modernization rests on two pillars: cutting-edge technological expertise on the product and rigorous project management. This is why we have adopted a transparent and efficient partnership model.

As the solution provider, we bring our unique know-how and specialized tools for migration to GnuCOBOL. We work in tandem with your trusted IT services partner (or one of our referenced partners), who leads the project and ensures its integration into your ecosystem. This synergy is the key to your success.

Our Collaborative Modernization Process

Our methodology is designed to integrate seamlessly into a classic project framework led by an IT services partner. Each role is clear, ensuring maximum efficiency.

Step 1: Three-Party Scoping and Strategy

The initial discussion includes you, your IT services partner, and ourselves. You present your objectives, the IT partner defines the project framework, and we provide our technical vision on feasibility and the best approach for migration to GnuCOBOL.

Our role: Validate technical feasibility, present our solution’s capabilities.

IT partner’s role: Define project scope, resources, and overall timeline.

Step 2: In-Depth Analysis (Our Core Expertise)

This is where our value as a solution provider truly shines. Our experts and tools perform a complete audit of your source code. We deliver a precise mapping of complexities and a detailed conversion plan.

Our role: Provide the technical analysis report, code remediation plan, and recommendations.

IT partner’s role: Integrate this information into the detailed project plan and risk analysis.

Step 3: The Pilot Phase (Joint Validation)

We prove our solution’s value on a limited and representative scope.

Our role: Use our tools to convert the pilot scope code and provide GnuCOBOL expertise to ensure perfect compilation.

IT partner’s role: Prepare the test environment, execute functional validation campaigns with your teams, and document results.

Step 4: Mass Migration (Our Engine, Your Orchestra)

Our automated solution acts as a powerful and fast conversion engine.

Our role: Provide and operate mass conversion tools, ensure technical support on conversion.

IT partner’s role: As conductor, integrate this conversion flow into the project, manage iterations and code versioning.

Step 5: Testing and Acceptance (Led by Your Partner)

This phase is entirely led by your IT partner, who implements the testing strategy to guarantee the quality of the final delivery.

Our role: Provide expert-level support (L3) to diagnose and resolve any complex issues related to migrated code behavior or the GnuCOBOL environment.

IT partner’s role: Execute all tests (unit, integration, performance, non-regression) and approve application acceptance.

Step 6: Deployment and Two-Level Support

The transition to production is a critical operation, orchestrated by your partner.

Our role: Ensure the availability of our expertise in case of critical incidents during cutover. Subsequently, we provide maintenance and support for our solution.

IT partner’s role: Manage the deployment plan, perform production rollout, and provide first-level application support (L1/L2) to your teams.

Our Unique Role in Your Success

Choosing SuperBOL means partnering with experts who focus on delivering maximum value.

Unmatched Expertise As the leading contributor to the GnuCOBOL ecosystem, our in-depth knowledge of the compiler is a major asset for tackling the most complex challenges.
Project Accelerator Our expertise and tools save valuable time for your IT service partner, reducing project duration and costs.
Flexible and Open Model We are experienced in collaborating with various IT service providers and adapt to your preferred partner's processes.
Guarantee of Sustainability As the solution provider, we ensure the maintenance and evolution of the migration solution, guaranteeing the long-term viability of your investment.

Ready to Launch Your Modernization Project?

The success of your COBOL project lies at the crossroads between expert integration and cutting-edge technology.

Contact us to schedule a technical meeting and build your success trajectory together.

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