This research study involved the extensive use of secondary sources, directories, and databases, such as Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) Hoovers and Bloomberg BusinessWeek, to identify and collect information useful for a technical, market-oriented, and commercial study of the application modernization services market. The primary sources have been mainly industry experts from the core and related industries and preferred suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, service providers, technology developers, alliances, and organizations related to all segments of the value chain of this market. In-depth interviews have been conducted with various primary respondents, including key industry participants, subject matter experts, C-level executives of key market players, and industry consultants, to obtain and verify critical qualitative and quantitative information.
Secondary Research
In the secondary research process, various secondary sources were referred to identify and collect information for the study. The secondary sources included annual reports, press releases, investor presentations of companies, white papers, certified publications, and articles from recognized associations and government publishing sources. Several journals and associations, such as the application modernization services associations/forums, Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF), Open Mainframe Project, Open Mainframe Project, were also referred to. Secondary research was used to obtain key information about industry insights, the market’s monetary chain, the overall pool of key players, market classification and segmentation according to industry trends to the bottom-most level, regional markets, and key developments from both the market and technology-oriented perspectives.
Primary Research
In the primary research process, various primary sources from both the supply and demand sides were interviewed to obtain qualitative and quantitative information for the report. The primary sources from the supply side included industry experts, such as Chief Executive Officers (CEOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), Chief Operating Officers (COOs), Vice Presidents (VPs), marketing directors, technology and innovation directors, and related key executives from various key companies and organizations operating in the application modernization services market. The primary sources from the demand side included application modernization services end users, consultants/specialists, Chief Information Officers (CIOs), and subject-matter experts from enterprises and government associations.

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Market Size Estimation
Multiple approaches were adopted to estimate and forecast the size of the application modernization services market. The first approach involves estimating market size by summing up the revenue generated by companies through the sale of application modernization services.
Both top-down and bottom-up approaches were used to estimate and validate the total size of the application modernization services market. These methods were extensively used to estimate the size of various segments in the market. The research methodology used to estimate the market size includes the following:
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Key players in the market have been identified through extensive secondary research.
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In terms of value, the industry’s supply chain and market size have been determined through primary and secondary research processes.
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All percentage shares, splits, and breakups have been determined using secondary sources and verified through primary sources.
Application modernization services market Size: Bottom-Up Approach<

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Application modernization services market Size: Top-Down Approach

Data Triangulation
After arriving at the overall market size, the application modernization services market was divided into several segments and subsegments. A data triangulation procedure was used to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments, wherever applicable. The data was triangulated by studying various factors and trends from the demand and supply sides. Along with data triangulation and market breakdown, the market size was validated by the top-down and bottom-up approaches.
Market Definition
Application modernization is the process of modernizing legacy applications by rehosting, re-platforming, rearchitecting, and migrating them to the cloud with the help of the latest technologies and frameworks for ensuring compatibility and upgrading with technological advancements. It enables organizations to achieve developer efficiency, scalability, and alignment of applications with current business needs.
VMware defines application modernization, also known as legacy modernization or legacy application modernization, as the practice of updating older software for newer computing approaches, including newer languages, frameworks, and infrastructure platforms.
Cognizant defines application modernization is the process of updating legacy applications to scalable, cloud-native app environments using modern technology stacks. This process allows applications to meet modern user expectations as they evolve.
Key Stakeholders
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Application Modernization Service Providers
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Cloud Service Providers (CSPs)
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Independent Software Vendors (ISVs)
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System Integrators
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Enterprises/Businesses
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Technology Consultants
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Regulatory Bodies
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Cloud-Native Development Communities
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs)
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DevOps Teams
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Data Security Providers
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Open-Source Software Communities
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API Management Solution Providers
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Infrastructure Vendors
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AI and Automation Solution Providers
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Network and Connectivity Providers
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Middleware and Integration Tool Vendors
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Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) Providers
Report Objectives
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To determine, segment, and forecast the application modernization services market based on service type (application portfolio assessment, cloud application migration, application re-platforming, application integration, UI/UX modernization, and post-modernization), application type, vertical, and region in terms of value
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To forecast the size of the market segments with respect to five main regions: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America
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To provide detailed information about the major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges) influencing the growth of the market
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To study the complete value chain and related industry segments and perform a value chain analysis of the market landscape
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To strategically analyze the macro and micromarkets1 with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and contributions to the total market
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To analyze the industry trends, pricing data, patents, and innovations related to the market
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To analyze the opportunities for stakeholders by identifying the high-growth segments of the market
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To profile the key players in the market and comprehensively analyze their market share/ranking and core competencies2
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To track and analyze competitive developments, such as mergers & acquisitions, product launches & developments, partnerships, agreements, collaborations, business expansions, and R&D activities
Available Customizations
With the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations as per the company’s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Country-wise information
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Analysis for additional countries (up to five)
Company Information
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Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to 5)
Growth opportunities and latent adjacency in Application Modernization Services Market