The strategic value of software rejuvenation

WinFAST™ is a software rejuvenation utility developed by Visual Legacy. 'We both modernize and extend the applications that have stood the test of time, and have evolved into feature-rich solutions within their respective markets.' The ideal solution is to expedite the process and leverage existing skill-sets without compromising results. You no-doubt know the risks associated with re-engineering projects that would require countless months of tedious manual customisation, requiring the services of systems programmers, software developers, Web maestros or design experts. Where we differ using WinFAST™, is in the level of automation we bring to the process. Software modernisation projects, which are frequently pushed out due to the inherent cost and risks, become achievable when automating the process.

Automating the rejuvenation process is what our technology is about. Being fast and affordable has the advantage over the alternatives. The level of automation we bring to the rejuvenation process eliminates the front-end effort involved in manually customizing the textual green screens to achieve even the basic GUI.

In conjunction with the WinFAST™ autoGUI component, the functionality of the Windows interface can also be used to extend the functionality of the legacy application. With the Windows desktop at hand, important extensions like HTML menus, pop-up menus, drop-down lists (combo-boxes), function buttons and a host of other standard Windows components can now play a prominent part in your screens.WinFAST™ further extends applications by providing integration of embedded HTML regions that support image, sound, e-mail and Web links - all of which help meet the increasing demand to deliver applications over the Web. As a result, WinFAST™ is both the logical and tactical choice for established businesses on the fast track looking to meet the demands for Windows functionality and a versatile Web-oriented GUI.