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Seamless Migration and Version Upgrade for a Leading Australian Company

A leading Australian company in commercial lease accounting and property management faced significant technical challenges with its outdated software infrastructure. Operating on an older ASP.NET Zero version (6.9.0) with a fragmented .NET stack (versions 6, 8, 10, and 13), the company needed a modern, scalable, and secure solution to stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.

Wai Technologies stepped in as a strategic technology partner to deliver a seamless migration to the latest ASP.NET Zero framework, ensuring business continuity, improved performance, and future scalability.

The Challenge:

The client faced several critical issues:

Outdated Technology Stack

  • Legacy ASP.NET Zero 6.9.0 was incompatible with the latest .NET 8.0 framework, creating security and performance challenges. Outdated third-party libraries posed stability and compatibility risks.

Customization Retention

  • The client had significant code customizations that were critical to their business processes. They required a migration strategy that would preserve these customizations without disrupting ongoing operations.

UI/UX Modernization

  • The client aimed to upgrade to the latest Metronic theme to provide a modern user experience but was concerned about potential UI distortions.

Technical Debt

  • The system relied on outdated libraries like EPPlus, Hangfire.SQLServer, Microsoft.Graph, and Stripe.Net, increasing maintenance costs and technical debt.

Testing and Stability

  • The client prioritized product stability and demanded comprehensive testing to ensure no functionality was lost during the migration.

Solution Delivered:

We developed a comprehensive, multi-phase upgrade plan to address these challenges:

Version Upgrade Strategy

  • Upgraded ASP.NET Zero from version 6.9.0 to the latest 13.1.0.
  • Migrated the backend to .NET 8.0, ensuring long-term support and enhanced security.
  • Resolved conflicts arising from the version jump through detailed dependency management.

Customization Preservation

  • Conducted a deep dive into existing customizations, creating a comprehensive migration blueprint.
  • Refactored legacy code to align with new framework standards without disrupting critical workflows.

UI/UX Modernization

  • Integrated the latest Metronic theme to deliver a modern, responsive user experience.
  • Implemented custom UI elements to eliminate distortions and ensure consistency.

Third Party Library Upgrades

  • Replaced EPPlus with MiniExcel for faster, more efficient Excel exports.
  • Upgraded critical libraries like Hangfire.SQLServer, IdentityModel, Microsoft.Graph, and Stripe.Net to their latest stable versions.

Testing and Quality Assurance

  • Conducted extensive unit, integration, and UI testing to ensure stability.
  • Delivered a variance report to provide transparency on code changes and performance improvements.
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Impact and Client Feedback:

Measurable Outcomes:

  • Successful migration with zero loss of functionality.
  • Improved system performance and reduced technical debt.
  • Enhanced user experience with the latest Metronic theme.

Client Feedback:

  • The client praised the seamless migration process and the careful preservation of customizations.
  • Appreciated the thorough testing and transparent communication throughout the project.

Long-Term Value:

  • The upgraded system is now future-ready, capable of leveraging new ASP.NET Zero features and supporting long-term business growth.
  • Reduced technical debt has improved overall system stability and performance.

Key Benefits

Modernized Technology Stack

  • Improved performance, security, and scalability with the latest ASP.NET Zero and .NET 8.0.
  • Reduced technical debt, making the platform easier to maintain and upgrade.

Retained Customizations

  • All critical customizations were preserved, ensuring business continuity.
  • Improved code quality and reduced future upgrade risks.

Enhanced UI/UX

  • Seamless integration of the latest Metronic theme provided a modern, intuitive user interface.
  • Improved user satisfaction and reduced training time.

Reduced Technical Debt

  • Upgraded libraries and resolved legacy code dependencies for long-term stability.
  • Simplified future maintenance and reduced operational costs.

Improved Stability and Reliability

  • Comprehensive testing minimized post-upgrade disruptions.
  • Increased application reliability and reduced downtime.

Conclusion:

Wai Technologies’ expertise in ASP.NET Zero migrations enabled the client to overcome significant technical challenges, resulting in a seamless upgrade to the latest version. By modernizing the technology stack, preserving critical customizations, and enhancing the user experience, we delivered a solution that not only met but exceeded client expectations.