Intelligent CIO Middle East Issue 108 | Page 79

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Walid Gomaa , CEO Omnix International
What steps should CIOs take to accelerate application modernisation ?
Commence by conducting a thorough evaluation of current applications to identify those most crucial for modernisation . Prioritise based on criteria such as business impact , technical indebtedness , and alignment with strategic objectives .
Craft a comprehensive strategy that clearly outlines the objectives , timelines , and resources required for application modernisation . Ensure that this strategy closely aligns with the organisation ’ s overarching IT and business goals .
Embrace agile development methodologies and DevOps practices to streamline the modernisation process , enhance collaboration between development and operations teams , and expedite delivery cycles .
By embracing microservices , monolithic and inefficient legacy systems can undergo transformation into efficient and adaptable solutions . Microservices encapsulate legacy software , facilitating modernisation with the aim of enhancing business processes and enriching customer experiences .
These services dismantle sprawling , monolithic applications into smaller , more manageable components with clearly defined boundaries . This approach aids in enhancing the performance and maintainability of legacy applications .
Harness cloud services and containerisation technologies to modernise applications , enhance scalability , and boost flexibility . This facilitates simpler deployment and management of applications within contemporary cloud environments .
Application refactoring aims to make the codebase easier to understand , modify , and extend , ultimately leading to better performance , reliability , and agility of the software application . This can involve tasks such as optimising algorithms , simplifying complex code , removing redundant code , improving error handling , and updating outdated libraries or frameworks .
Organisations contemplating application modernisation must evaluate their existing technology stack and pinpoint outdated or ineffective components requiring an upgrade . Their emphasis should be on providing intuitive , responsive , and feature-rich experiences across various devices and platforms .
Security and compliance considerations should take precedence throughout the modernisation journey . Implementing rigorous security measures safeguards sensitive data and ensures
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Modernised applications should be engineered to seamlessly integrate emerging technologies , respond to market trends , and capitalise on business opportunities .
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And let us not forget Netflix , Spotify , and Amazon , the trio leading the AI-powered personalisation game . Netflix increased retention by 10 % and viewing hours by 25 %. Spotify saw a 30 % jump in listening time , and Amazon boosted conversion rates by 20 %. When AI gets personal , business booms .
Netflix ’ s AI-powered recommendation engine adapts to each user ’ s viewing habits in real-time . Netflix is not just guessing what you might like ; it is predicting your preferences before you even realise them . This level of personalisation has boosted retention and engagement across their platform .
The beauty of it ? AI does the heavy lifting behind the scenes , so everything feels seamless .
not cut it anymore . The future is bright , and it is AI-driven . If you are still clinging to your SaaS platform , it might be time to upgrade , not to the next software version , but to the next era of enterprise technology . p
As businesses demand more personalisation , realtime adaptability , and intelligence from their software , AI-driven solutions are stepping in to replace SaaS . This is not just an evolution ; it is a revolution .
SaaS will still serve smaller , less complex needs , but enterprises are realising that the limitations of SaaS do
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