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Legacy App Modernization in Houston, TX

Legacy App Modernization in Houston, TX

ZTABS delivers professional legacy app modernization for Houston businesses — including incremental modernization, business logic preservation, data migration. Serving Energy & Oil/Gas, Healthcare & Biotech, Aerospace & Defense companies in Houston, TX.

Legacy App Modernization in Houston, TX

ZTABS provides legacy app modernization services in Houston, TX — including incremental modernization, business logic preservation, data migration, and more. We work with Houston businesses across Energy & Oil/Gas, Healthcare & Biotech, Aerospace & Defense using technologies like Next.js, React, Node.js.Get a free consultation →

Legacy App Modernization Capabilities for Houston

Our legacy app modernization team delivers a full range of capabilities tailored to Houston's Energy & Oil/Gas and Healthcare & Biotech sectors:

  • Incremental Modernization

    Modernize one module at a time — reducing risk, delivering value early, and keeping the business running throughout.

  • Business Logic Preservation

    We extract and document the business rules embedded in legacy code so nothing gets lost in the new system.

  • Data Migration

    Migrate from legacy databases (Access, FoxPro, SQL Server) to modern PostgreSQL or cloud-managed databases.

  • API Layer Design

    Build modern REST or GraphQL APIs that let the new system talk to legacy components during the transition period.

  • Automated Testing

    Create comprehensive test suites that verify the new system behaves identically to the old one for every critical workflow.

  • Cloud Deployment

    Deploy the modernized application on AWS, Azure, or Vercel with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and auto-scaling.

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Our Legacy App Modernization Process

1Legacy System Audit2Modernization Strategy3First Module Rebuild4Progressive Migration5Data Migration6Decommission Legacy

Each phase includes clear deliverables and Houston stakeholder reviews. See our full process →

Tech Stack for Houston Legacy App Modernization Projects

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Why Houston Businesses Choose ZTABS for Legacy App Modernization

Houston (the energy capital of the world and a major tech hub, population 2.3 million) is home to thriving Energy & Oil/Gas, Healthcare & Biotech, Aerospace & Defense sectors — each with distinctlegacy app modernization needs. Houston businesses operate in complex, regulated industries where off-the-shelf software falls short. Energy companies need custom SCADA dashboards and IoT platforms. Healthcare organizations require HIPAA-compliant patient portals. The city's international trade presence means logistics companies need real-time tracking and multi-currency platforms.

Houston's tech sector has grown 44% over the past decade, driven by energy tech, healthcare IT, and aerospace innovation. The city is home to the Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex — and NASA's Johnson Space Center, creating strong demand for custom software across multiple high-tech industries.

No state income tax, low cost of living compared to coastal tech hubs, and a massive pool of Fortune 500 companies make Houston one of the most business-friendly cities in America. The city attracts top talent from Rice University, University of Houston, and Texas A&M.

Legacy App Modernization for Houston's Key Industries

Each of Houston's core sectors has specific legacy app modernization requirements. We build solutions tailored to these industry needs:

Energy & Oil/Gas

Houston's energy & oil/gas companies need specialized legacy app modernization that addresses sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflow requirements.

Healthcare & Biotech

Houston's healthcare & biotech companies need specialized legacy app modernization that addresses sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflow requirements.

Legacy App Modernization for Healthcare

Aerospace & Defense

Houston's aerospace & defense companies need specialized legacy app modernization that addresses sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflow requirements.

Logistics & Shipping

Houston's logistics & shipping companies need specialized legacy app modernization that addresses sector-specific compliance, integrations, and workflow requirements.

Legacy App Modernization for Logistics

How We Work With Houston Businesses

Our distributed engineering team delivers the same quality and responsiveness as a local partner. No state income tax, low cost of living compared to coastal tech hubs, and a massive pool of Fortune 500 companies make Houston one of the most business-friendly cities in America. The city attracts top talent from Rice University, University of Houston, and Texas A&M.

Timezone-Aligned Availability

Our team schedules overlap with Houston's Central Time (CT) business hours for real-time standups, reviews, and demos.

Dedicated Project Manager

A single point of contact who understands your business context and Houston's market.

Transparent Communication

Daily async updates, weekly video calls, and shared project boards keep you informed at every stage.

Built for Houston's Industries

We understand Houston's key sectors — Energy & Oil/Gas, Healthcare & Biotech, Aerospace & Defense — and build solutions tailored to their requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about legacy app modernization in Houston

We offer end-to-end legacy app modernization for Houston businesses: incremental modernization, business logic preservation, data migration, api layer design. We use technologies like Next.js, React, Node.js to build solutions tailored to Houston's key industries — Energy & Oil/Gas, Healthcare & Biotech, Aerospace & Defense.

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