Background
Modernization & rescue

We take over where other development teams leave off.

We regularly work with businesses that inherited software from a previous developer, agency, or internal team, and with the Access database, the spreadsheet everyone depends on, and the custom app from 2012. We assess what exists, identify what needs attention, and set a practical path forward: repair it, modernize it, or replace it. We don’t assume a rebuild is the answer.

Where we do modernize or replace, we work in phases to minimize disruption to the business, with data migration, integrations with your accounting and ERP systems, cloud hosting, and documentation as part of the job. When we’re done, more than one person understands how it works.

How a rescue works

  1. Assess what exists

    Code, data, hosting, accounts, and who knows what. Usually the first time anyone has written it all down.

  2. Stabilize what’s at risk

    Backups, access, secrets, and the one failure that would take the business down. Before anything else.

  3. Decide: repair, modernize, or replace

    Each piece gets its own answer, with cost ranges. A rebuild is one option, not the default.

  4. Deliver in phases

    Migration, integrations, and new pieces land in an order the business can absorb, with disruption kept to a minimum.

  5. Document and hand off

    Written down, tested, and understood by more than one person. Ongoing support is available, but never required.

A decade of growth on one platform

TMS Titanium runs its eCommerce and ERP systems on software Melsson has guided for more than a decade, through catalog, pricing, order flow, and integration changes as the business grew.

Result: a titanium distributor with a custom platform that still fits.

“We have had year over year growth and Melsson has been there every step of the way, helping us evolve and streamline our processes.” Todd Harrison, CEO, TMS

A technology environment brought under control

Mariner’s Bow brought in Melsson to take over a troubled technology environment: unreliable software, unclear ownership, and a business depending on both.

Result: in the CEO’s words, a platform that is bug-free and supporting the company’s revenue goals.

“Our technology is finally bug-free and he has helped us achieve our revenue goals many times over.” Leila Belmahi, CEO, Mariner’s Bow

Start with a Legacy Systems Assessment.

Fixed price, two to three weeks, and a written answer to repair, modernize, or replace. No obligation to hire us for the work.