Legacy Application Modernization Services Assessment 2025

This document is a research report assessing the landscape of legacy application modernization services in 2025. It evaluates the capabilities and innovations of 32 service providers in the field, focusing on the transition from traditional migration methods to AI-native, platform-engineered modernization strategies. The report outlines three distinct horizons of modernization, detailing how providers can enhance business outcomes through improved agility, cost efficiency, and resilience. It emphasizes the importance of integrating AI into modernization processes, highlighting the need for service providers to co-innovate with clients and adapt their commercial models. The findings indicate a shift towards hybrid-cloud architectures and the necessity for ongoing modernization efforts rather than viewing it as a one-time project. The report also discusses the role of industry-specific solutions and the significance of talent strategies in maintaining competitive advantage within the modernization landscape.