Swapps Platform

Legacy System Modernization for Business-Critical Software

Modernize outdated applications, reduce technical debt, and improve reliability without disrupting your daily operations.

  • Replace fragile or outdated systems with maintainable web applications.
  • Improve performance, security, and user experience.
  • Modernize progressively with a practical technical roadmap.

Start with a focused review of your current system, risks, and modernization options.

Modern operational dashboard interface

Trusted by teams with systems and workflows that need continuity.

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Proven across 13+ years of digital platforms

13+Years building digital platforms
735+Digital initiatives delivered
99.9%Average uptime across supported projects
5+ yrsAverage client relationship

Is your software slowing the business down?

Legacy systems usually become a business problem before they become a replacement project. These are common signs that modernization should be planned.

  • The system is difficult or risky to update.
  • Only one person or vendor understands the codebase.
  • Bugs keep coming back after every change.
  • The interface feels outdated and slows users down.
  • Manual workarounds in spreadsheets or email are required.
  • Security, performance, or hosting issues are becoming harder to manage.
  • Integrations with newer tools are difficult or impossible.

Modernization Scope

What we help modernize

Swapps works with existing web-based systems, internal tools, portals, workflows, integrations, and the infrastructure that supports them.

  • Applications

    • Internal business applications
    • Admin dashboards and backoffice systems
    • Client or vendor portals
    • Reporting and operational dashboards
  • Legacy stacks

    • Legacy PHP applications
    • Django and Python systems
    • WordPress and Drupal applications
    • Custom web applications
  • Workflows and data

    • Spreadsheets turned into web-based workflows
    • Databases supporting existing applications
    • Operational reporting
    • Data cleanup and migration
  • Connections

    • APIs and system integrations
    • CRM, ERP, and reporting connections
    • Infrastructure and deployments
    • Hosting and monitoring improvements

Swapps partners with proven cloud, hosting, and infrastructure platforms.

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A technical team with the range to modernize and support

Real feedback from organizations that have worked with the Swapps team.

I have been working with Swapps for years. Their dedication to getting the job done--no matter what it takes--is amazing. They consistently find ways to improve the design and functionality of our site while always keeping budget in mind. They not only do a great job on tasks, but they empower us with the right tools to take on more development work in-house, saving us time and money.
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Andres and Jose of the Swapps team are professional and responsive problem-solvers. They've provided support to the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists for years and are a trusted resource.
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Modernization that holds up in production

Real outcomes from long-term Swapps engagements.

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The challenge

Unstable operation, a large backlog, and high technical debt across multiple Drupal platforms.

What Swapps did

Drupal 7 → Drupal 10 migration, infrastructure support, maintenance, and ongoing development across its main website, Centennial site, Analysis of Practice, and internal portals.

Result

Requirements went from 7 days to 1 day, urgent tickets from 1 day to 1.5 hours, and uptime improved from 98% to 99.9%.

Modernization without unnecessary disruption

The right plan depends on the system, the business risk, and what must keep running. We start by understanding the current state before recommending a rebuild, refactor, replacement, or stabilization path.

  1. Technical Review

    We analyze the current system, business risks, codebase, infrastructure, integrations, and operational dependencies.

  2. Modernization Roadmap

    We define what should be refactored, rebuilt, replaced, integrated, or stabilized first.

  3. Progressive Implementation

    We modernize the system in phases, prioritizing business continuity and measurable improvements.

  4. Ongoing Support

    We provide maintenance, monitoring, improvements, and technical support after launch.

How Swapps can help

Modernization can include assessment, targeted improvements, rebuilding critical workflows, or long-term support for the systems your business depends on.

  • Legacy application assessment

    Understand the system's risks, dependencies, bottlenecks, and best next steps.

  • Codebase refactoring

    Improve maintainability and reduce technical debt without changing everything at once.

  • Web application rebuilding

    Rebuild outdated workflows as maintainable web applications when replacement is the right path.

  • Database cleanup and migration

    Organize, migrate, and protect the data that supports daily operations.

  • API and integration development

    Connect older systems with modern tools, reporting platforms, CRMs, ERPs, or custom APIs.

  • Security and performance improvements

    Address hosting, deployment, security, speed, reliability, and monitoring issues.

  • Infrastructure improvements

    Stabilize environments, deployments, backups, and cloud infrastructure.

  • Ongoing maintenance and support

    Keep the modernized system stable and improving after the initial work is complete.

Common modernization scenarios

  • Replacing an old internal tool with a modern web application.
  • Stabilizing a business-critical application before adding new features.
  • Migrating from manual spreadsheets to a connected operational system.
  • Updating an outdated PHP, WordPress, Drupal, or Django application.
  • Improving a slow or unreliable application used by employees or clients.
  • Connecting an old system with modern APIs, CRMs, ERPs, or reporting tools.

Why work with Swapps

Swapps combines software development, support, infrastructure, and automation for companies that need practical improvements to existing systems.

  • Existing systems experience

    • 10+ years building and maintaining web applications
    • Comfortable working with legacy systems and modern web technologies
    • Focused on practical business outcomes, not unnecessary rebuilds
  • Technical range

    • Python, Django, PHP, WordPress, Drupal, and JavaScript
    • APIs, SQL databases, cloud infrastructure, and automation
    • Development, support, infrastructure, and operational workflows
  • Practical continuity

    • Modernization plans based on your current system
    • Progressive implementation options
    • Monthly support available after modernization

Not sure whether to rebuild, refactor, or stabilize first?

Start with a technical review. We'll help you understand your current risks, modernization options, and the most practical next step.

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Frequently asked questions

Do we need to rebuild the whole system?

Not always. Sometimes the best path is to stabilize, refactor, or modernize specific parts before considering a full rebuild.

Can you work with an existing codebase?

Yes. Swapps can review, maintain, improve, and progressively modernize existing applications.

What technologies do you support?

We commonly work with Python, Django, PHP, WordPress, Drupal, JavaScript, React, Vue, APIs, SQL databases, Docker, cloud infrastructure, and related web technologies.

Can modernization happen without stopping operations?

In many cases, yes. The goal is to create a phased roadmap that reduces operational risk and avoids unnecessary disruption.

Can you provide ongoing support after modernization?

Yes. Swapps offers ongoing maintenance and development support plans.