In this episode, Sanjiva and Asanka explore the evolving landscape of digital modernization. They discuss how modernization is not a one-time project but an ongoing journey, transitioning from digital transformation to digital modernization. The conversation delves into various modernization styles, such as rehosting, replatforming, rebuilding, and replacing, and addresses challenges like cost, skills, and organizational resistance. They also highlight the role of platforms and AI in accelerating modernization, with a focus on cost savings, risk reduction, and business agility.

• Modernization is not a project it’s a journey
• From digital transformation to digital modernization
• Why modernization
• Modernization styles
• ○ Rehost/Lift & shift
• ○ Replatform/Lift and reshape/encapsulate
• ○ Rebuild/rewrite/redesign/strangler pattern
• ○ Replace/COTS/SaaS
• Horizontal(layer or system) / vertical (application)
• Challenges - cost/time/skills, org resistance, balance innovation and stability
• Role of a platform in modernization
• AI to turbo charge modernization