COMMON CHALLENGE
Most software agencies treat modernization as a simple "lift and shift" exercise, simply moving old, messy code to a new set of technologies.
This approach often fails because it ignores the underlying problems. When you layer new features on top of a crumbling foundation, your systems become slower, more expensive to maintain, and eventually, a liability to your growth.
True modernization isn't about changing where your code lives; it’s about freeing your business from the limitations of your past technical decisions.
The Tandem method
We don’t believe in "black box" development where you receive an update every few months and hope for the best. Our methods are rooted in people-first principles - providing the context you need to make informed business decisions.
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Before we write a single line of code, we perform a deep dive into your current architecture. We identify the "hidden" problems - out-dated components, vulnerabilities, and bottlenecks that are currently draining your budget.
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We design the visual and logical framework of your system to confirm the functionality you need. By ironing out the details early, we prevent costly pivots and technical debt during development.
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We don't go "dark" for six months. We use an agile model, shipping functional updates in a consistent rhythm. This allows you to see progress in real-time and ensures the new system aligns with current business needs.
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Our goal is to leave you better equipped than we found you. We provide support and team mentorship, ensuring your internal stakeholders are able to manage the modernized system long after our engagement ends.
DELIVERABLES
We provide a clear roadmap and tangible deliverables throughout each stage of the development process.
We create a comprehensive Product Requirements Document (PRD) and a technical roadmap that prioritizes high-impact fixes, ensuring your budget is spent on features that actually move the needle.
Using Microsoft Azure, we rebuild your system for the modern web. This includes infrastructure audits, database optimization, and implementing deployment pipelines for faster, safer deployments.
We don't just build; we teach. We offer code reviews and project frameworks to help your internal team adopt modern development standards and foster high performance.
BEYOND DEVELOPMENT
Modernization is the first step toward long-term innovation. Explore our other areas of expertise:
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tandem expert
We don’t use "account managers" as buffers. You work directly with the experts who are designing and building your solution.
Managing Director
When it comes to work, James is especially passionate about three things; bringing experts from multiple fields together, building novel solutions to complex problems, and making the world a better place.
After earning a Bachelor of Commerce in Management Systems from the University of Alberta, James has spent the last decade performing Business Analysis and managing Development teams.
A rebuild involves starting fresh with a new codebase while keeping existing logic, whereas refactoring is the process of cleaning up and optimizing your existing code. We help you determine which path is most cost-effective based on your technical audit.
While every project varies, a standard discovery and auditing phase takes 2–4 weeks, with the initial modernization phases typically rolling out over 3–6 months.
No. We use parallel deployment strategies and phased migrations to ensure your current system remains live while the new Azure environment is being staged and tested.
Azure offers superior integration for businesses already utilizing the Microsoft ecosystem (Active Directory, Office 365, etc.) and provides some of the most robust security compliance tools available for established organizations.
This is why our "Team Mentorship" pillar exists. We work alongside your team during the build to ensure they understand the new architecture, providing the training necessary for a confident handover.
