Before launching a modernization project, CIOs and company management need to understand the needs that will be addressed by the project, the potential benefits and risks, the project scope, and the forecasted ROI.

The understanding phase provides a corporate view of a company’s software assets across the different systems and operational facilities. This view provides decision makers with invaluable information that enables them to choose the most efficient and cost-effective modernization option for their business.
 
Global assessment, detailed analysis, and project planning includes:

• Map all the IT assets (OS version, data structures, application structures, dependencies, DDS display and print files)
• Map environmental assets that are used (utilities, CL, spooling, security, and so on)
• Map what is redundant
• Perform a detailed analysis to assist in determining what should be done
• Create a comprehensive scope of work for the project
• Create a detailed schedule for the entire project