When maintenance costs climb and changes keep breaking things, sometimes a fresh start makes sense. Durable Restart helps businesses rebuild aging software systems from the ground up, swapping costly patches for clean code that works.
Most software rewrites fail. Studies show 60-80% miss the mark, leaving businesses worse off than before. But careful planning and deep know-how can flip those odds.
Why Choose a Rewrite?
Three clear signs tell you it’s time:
- Upkeep costs grow unacceptably year over year, but featureset does not
- Changes take longer and break more often
- Finding developers who understand your system gets harder
“Technical debt alone cost US companies $1.52 trillion in 2022,” notes recent research. For many firms, that debt keeps growing until a clean break becomes the cheapest path forward.
Our Step-by-Step Approach
Unlike rushed “rip and replace” jobs, we take time to get things right:
1. Deep Discovery
- Map how your business really uses the software
- Find hidden requirements and workflows
- Document integration points
- Capture tribal knowledge before it’s lost
2. Careful Planning
We break big jobs into small, testable pieces. Each chunk has clear goals and success metrics. Your old system keeps running while we build the new one, cutting risk and stress.
3. Thorough Testing
Most failures happen when new systems miss key business rules. Our testing catches these gaps early:
- Regular stakeholder reviews
- Parallel testing with real data
- Clear success metrics
- Full rollback capability if needed
4. Smooth Cutover
When it’s time to switch, we move carefully:
- Phase in by department or function
- Keep both systems running at first
- Provide 24/7 expert support
- Train teams thoroughly
Measured Results
Organizations using our method typically see:
- 30-40% drop in total ownership costs
- 25-35% lower maintenance spending
- More reliable systems
- Better security
- Faster feature delivery
- Easier hiring of developers
Expert Implementation
Our northeastern US-based team brings decades of experience successfully modernizing critical systems. We know rewrites aren’t just technical projects - they’re business transformations that need:
- Clear communication
- Careful risk management
- Thorough testing
- Expert guidance
- Knowledge transfer
Most importantly, you get developers you can actually talk to when needed.
The Cost of Waiting
Poor documentation alone can push support costs up 20-50%. Small business downtime runs $137-$427 per minute. The longer you wait, the more expensive both maintenance and replacement become.
Don’t let aging software hold your business back. Contact us today to learn how Durable Restart can help you build a stronger foundation for growth.
