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Technology

Tech modernization of a legacy platform

Modernization of an outdated B2B SaaS platform with a focus on scalability, performance and future-proofing.

Fractional CTOTech ModernizationTeam RestructuringCloud migration
Duration
Fractional CTO (2 days/week, 8 months)
Customer
A customer from the B2B SaaS industry
Industry
B2B SaaS

The challenge

Our client, an established B2B SaaS company with over 150 employees, was facing significant challenges with its outdated technology platform. The platform, developed more than 10 years ago, was based on a monolithic architecture with outdated technologies, which led to long development cycles and frequent system failures.

Scalability was severely limited, which led to performance problems, especially with increasing user numbers. In addition, the tech team was fragmented and lacked clear processes. The company had recognized that a comprehensive modernization was necessary to remain competitive and enable future growth.

Our solution

For this established B2B SaaS company, we provided an experienced fractional CTO who orchestrated the technological transformation with strategic vision. After a comprehensive analysis, we developed a modernization strategy with clear priorities and a future-proof target architecture. A carefully crafted migration plan minimized business disruption during the transformation.

The technical modernization comprised three core areas: The gradual migration from a monolith to a flexible microservices architecture, the implementation of a scalable cloud infrastructure with automatic load balancing, and the introduction of modern development practices such as CI/CD and automated tests. A robust monitoring system enabled proactive action to be taken in the event of potential problems and significantly increased system availability.

In parallel to the technical transformation, we supported the reorganization of the tech team. We defined clear roles and responsibilities, introduced agile development methods and provided comprehensive training. A newly developed governance framework promoted innovation while maintaining consistency and quality. This holistic approach created a solid foundation for future growth and innovation.

Detailed solution components

1. technical architecture

The implemented technical architecture included:

  • Microservices architecture for independent development and scaling
  • Cloud-native infrastructure with automatic scaling
  • CI/CD pipelines for fast and reliable deployments
  • Comprehensive monitoring and alerting

2. implementation approach

The implementation was carried out using an agile, iterative approach:

  • Phase 1: Assessment and strategy development
  • Phase 2: Implementation of the basic infrastructure
  • Phase 3: Iterative development and optimization
  • Phase 4: Scaling and knowledge transfer

The results

  • Reduction of system failures by 85% within 6 months
  • Increase development speed by 70% through modern CI/CD pipelines
  • Successful migration of 80% of core functionalities to microservices
  • Reduction in time-to-market for new features from 3 months to 2 weeks
  • Reorganization of the tech team with 40% higher productivity
  • Cost savings of 25% in IT operating costs through cloud optimization
"The Fractional CTO has not only transformed our technical infrastructure, but also initiated a cultural change in our company. We are now technologically competitive and can react quickly to market requirements. The investment has already paid for itself after just a few months."
C
CEO
CEO, B2B SaaS company

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