Legacy System Modernization & IT Transformation

Modernize legacy government IT systems and infrastructure

Startup Cost
$30,000-$200,000
Difficulty
Advanced
Time to Profit
12-30 months
Profit Potential
$62,000-$833,000/month

Overview

IT modernization consultants charge $150-$350 hourly or $250,000-$3,000,000 per transformation project.

Completing 3-12 projects annually generates $750,000-$10,000,000+ with 60-75% margins.

In 2025, government faces massive legacy system debt.

Revenue from IT modernization strategy and planning ($100,000-$500,000), legacy system assessment and roadmap ($75,000-$350,000), system modernization implementation ($500,000-$5,000,000 per system), data migration and integration ($150,000-$1,500,000), IT infrastructure modernization ($300,000-$3,000,000), and technology modernization fund (TMF) applications ($50,000-$250,000).

Services include legacy system assessment and modernization planning, system re-platforming and re-engineering, mainframe and COBOL modernization, data migration and integration, cloud migration and infrastructure modernization, and TMF application and funding support.

Successful consultants understand government legacy technologies (mainframe, COBOL, Oracle), architect modern scalable solutions, manage complex transformations, secure TMF or other modernization funding, and deliver successful modernization outcomes.

Federal agencies with aging systems as primary clients.

Marketing through IT modernization expertise, TMF funding support, legacy technology knowledge, transformation case studies, and government CIO networks.

Required Skills

  • Legacy Systems (Mainframe, COBOL)
  • IT Modernization Strategy
  • System Re-engineering
  • Data Migration
  • Cloud Architecture
  • Technology Transformation

Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Massive government modernization needs and budgets
  • Very large multi-year transformation contracts
  • TMF and infrastructure funding available
  • Critical mission-critical system modernization
  • Long-term transformation engagements

Cons

  • Need deep legacy and modern technology expertise
  • Extremely complex transformation projects
  • High risk mission-critical system migrations
  • Long sales cycles for large modernization
  • Competition from large systems integrators

How to Get Started

  1. Build legacy and modern technology expertise
  2. Understand government IT modernization priorities
  3. Develop transformation methodologies and tools
  4. Market to agencies with aging legacy systems
  5. Conduct legacy system assessments
  6. Develop modernization strategies and roadmaps
  7. Execute system modernization and transformation

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