Transform Your Legacy Systems with Expert Modernisation Solutions

From outdated infrastructure to competitive advantage in 8 weeks. Expert-led modernisation transforms COBOL, mainframe, and legacy applications into modern, scalable solutions that drive business growth.

THE LEGACY TRAP_

The Technical Debt Prison That's Consuming Your Innovation Budget

70% of IT Budgets Consumed by Legacy Maintenance

Your organisation isn't alone. UK businesses spend the majority of their technology budget just keeping old systems running, leaving little for innovation and growth. Legacy systems create a vicious cycle of increasing costs and decreasing capabilities.

The COBOL Talent Crisis

With COBOL programmers retiring faster than new ones entering the market, your business faces critical knowledge gaps. The UK government's own struggles with legacy systems demonstrate the urgent need for modernisation.

Off-the-shelf platforms promise quick implementation but deliver long-term limitations. You hit customisation walls, pay escalating subscription fees for features you don't need, and lose control over your most critical business processes. When these systems inevitably fail to adapt to your growth, you're back to square one—but with more complexity and technical debt.

So We Engineer The One Thing Others Don't: Future-Proof Legacy Transformation, Not Quick Fixes.

Security Vulnerabilities

Legacy systems lack modern security protocols, exposing your business to cyber threats and compliance violations. With GDPR and sector-specific regulations tightening, outdated systems become liability magnets.

Integration Impossibilities

Modern APIs, cloud services, and third-party integrations become nearly impossible with legacy architecture, limiting your ability to adopt new technologies and serve customers effectively.

OUR MODERNISATION METHODOLOGY_

Industry-Specific Discovery Applications

Transform COBOL-based banking platforms into modern, FCA-compliant solutions. Our expertise includes Making Tax Digital integration, real-time payment processing, and regulatory reporting automation that reduces compliance costs by 40% while improving customer experience.

CHALLENGE

COBOL-based banking platforms consuming 70% of IT budgets while limiting innovation and regulatory compliance capabilities.

OUR APPROACH

Making Tax Digital integration, FCA compliance mapping, real-time payment processing architecture with legacy data preservation protocols.

OUTCOME

Modern banking systems with 40% reduced compliance costs and enhanced customer experience delivery capabilities.

Modernise patient records, appointment systems, and clinical workflows with GDPR-compliant solutions. Full NHS integration capabilities and HL7 FHIR standard compliance improve patient care delivery while meeting strict healthcare regulations.

CHALLENGE

Legacy patient management systems affecting care delivery coordination and GDPR compliance across multiple NHS departments.

OUR APPROACH

NHS integration planning, GDPR compliance assessment, HL7 FHIR standard implementation with clinical workflow optimisation protocols.

OUTCOME

Integrated patient management platform improving care delivery while meeting strict healthcare regulations and security standards.

Transform legacy government systems into citizen-friendly digital services. Experience with GDS design standards and accessibility requirements reduces citizen service delivery costs while improving satisfaction.

CHALLENGE

Outdated citizen service systems limiting digital transformation and accessibility compliance across government departments.

OUR APPROACH

GDS design standards implementation, accessibility requirements integration, citizen-friendly interface development with legacy system migration planning.

OUTCOME

Digital-first public services reducing citizen service delivery costs while improving satisfaction and accessibility compliance.

Modernise case management, client portals, and billing systems with full SRA compliance. Integration with Land Registry, Companies House, and court systems streamlines legal processes while maintaining regulatory compliance.

CHALLENGE

Fragmented case management and billing systems creating SRA compliance risks and operational inefficiencies across practice areas.

OUR APPROACH

SRA compliance framework integration, case management automation, client portal development with Land Registry and Companies House system integration.

OUTCOME

Unified practice management platform streamlining legal processes while maintaining full SRA compliance and regulatory requirements.

The Teque Advantage

Laravel Partnership Excellence

Official Laravel Partner Certification

As certified Laravel partners, we bring deep framework expertise and direct access to Laravel's core team for complex modernisation challenges.

Rescue Project Specialists

75% Project Failure Recovery Rate

Our unique experience rescuing failed projects means we understand what can go wrong and how to prevent it. We've saved millions in failed legacy modernisation attempts.

UK Regulatory Expertise

Compliance-First Approach

Deep understanding of UK regulatory requirements across all sectors. From FCA compliance to NHS standards, we ensure your modernised systems meet all legal requirements.

Proven Methodology

8-Week Modernisation Sprints

Our structured approach delivers working systems in 8-week cycles, allowing you to see results quickly while maintaining business continuity.

End-to-End Capability

From Analysis to Maintenance

Unlike consultancies that hand off implementation, we manage the entire process from initial assessment through long-term maintenance and support.

Risk Mitigation

Zero-Disruption Guarantee

Our parallel system approach ensures your business never stops operating during modernisation. We guarantee continuity throughout the transformation process.

PROVEN RESULTS_

60%

Average Cost Reduction

Clients see immediate operational cost savings through reduced maintenance, licensing, and support requirements.

8 Weeks

Typical Modernisation Timeline

Our proven methodology delivers working modern systems in just 8 weeks for most legacy applications.

99.9%

System Uptime During Migration

Zero business disruption guarantee with parallel system operation and seamless cutover processes.

£2.8M

Average Annual Savings

UK businesses save millions annually through reduced maintenance costs and improved operational efficiency.

CASE STUDIES_

Teque clients come from many backgrounds. Here are some of our success stories.

Empowering a London-Based Financial Consultancy with a Tailored Client Portal

Custom client portal boosts efficiency for financial consultancy

Arabic Workshop: A Custom Web App for Language Learning

A pioneering web application for immersive Arabic learning

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Frequently Asked Questions

Most legacy applications can be modernised in 8-12 weeks using our proven methodology. Complex enterprise systems may require 16-20 weeks, but we break these into manageable phases to deliver value quickly.

No. We guarantee zero business disruption through our parallel system approach. Your existing system continues operating while we build and test the new system alongside it.

All data is carefully migrated and validated. We create comprehensive data mapping strategies and run extensive validation tests to ensure 100% data integrity throughout the process.

Yes. We include comprehensive user training, administrator training, and technical documentation as part of every modernisation project. We also offer ongoing support options.

We primarily use Laravel and modern PHP for web applications, with cloud-native architecture on AWS or Azure. The specific technology stack is chosen based on your requirements and future needs.

Costs vary based on system complexity, but most clients see ROI within 12-18 months through reduced maintenance costs alone. We provide detailed cost-benefit analysis during the assessment phase.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES_

Legacy Systems We Modernise

  • COBOL applications and mainframe systems
  • Microsoft FoxPro and Access databases
  • Cold Fusion and classic ASP applications
  • Outdated PHP applications (PHP 5.x and earlier)
  • Legacy .NET Framework applications
  • Custom-built legacy systems in any language

Modern Technology Stack

  • Laravel 10+ with PHP 8.2+
  • Vue.js or React for frontend interfaces
  • MySQL, PostgreSQL, or cloud databases
  • AWS or Azure cloud infrastructure
  • Docker containerisation
  • CI/CD deployment pipelines

Integration Capabilities

  • REST and GraphQL API development
  • Third-party system integrations
  • Payment gateway implementations
  • Cloud service integrations (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
  • Legacy system API creation for gradual migration
GET IN TOUCH_

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Our customers choose us because we understand their unique business needs.

They return to us because we always deliver on time and within budget.

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