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OUR EXPERTISE

Modern Application Development

Build scalable, modern applications through legacy transformation, cloud-native architecture, DevOps automation, and enterprise integration
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Transform Legacy Systems into Modern, Scalable Applications

Improving empowers organizations to modernize their software and systems through a blend of technical excellence and business insight. Whether it’s reimagining legacy applications or launching cloud-native solutions, we address pain points like slow delivery and integration hurdles with agile, scalable strategies. Our trusted framework—assessment, modernization, and cloud adoption—has delivered proven results.

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WHAT WE DO

Explore Our Core Application Capabilities

From modernizing aging systems to building scalable cloud-native platforms, our application services are designed to meet the needs of today’s enterprise. We bring together deep technical expertise in DevOps, architecture, and integration to deliver solutions that are flexible, secure, and built to evolve. Explore our core capabilities below to see how we help organizations accelerate delivery and reduce complexity across the application lifecycle.

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Legacy Application Modernization

Assess, re-architect, and migrate outdated systems to modern, cloud-enabled platforms with minimal disruption.

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Cloud-Native Development

Design flexible applications using microservices, containers, and 12-factor architecture for rapid deployment and scale.

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DevOps & Platform Engineering

Automate delivery pipelines and empower teams with internal developer platforms, CI/CD, and Infrastructure as Code.

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Enterprise Integration & APIs

Enable seamless data exchange across systems through secure APIs, middleware, and event-driven integration strategies.

CASE STUDIES

Real-World Results from Application Projects

Our application expertise is trusted by leading organizations across industries to solve complex challenges and drive measurable results. From legacy platform modernization to DevOps transformation and cloud-native rearchitecting, these case studies highlight how we deliver scalable, high-impact solutions. Explore the stories below to see our approach in action.

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Transformative And Modernized Reservation System

Discover how Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) partnered with Improving to modernize their operations with a unified, scalable platform. Together, we replaced a fragmented legacy system with a service-oriented solution that streamlines reservations, pricing, and vacation planning—laying the foundation for NCLH’s future growth and innovation.

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Akka

Travel

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Modern Real-Time Data Pipelines for Medical Device Manufacturing

Improving partnered with Medtronic to implement real-time data pipelines using Kafka and Confluent, transforming manual data collection into an automated system that enhanced visibility, efficiency, and decision-making in manufacturing.

Kafka

Confluent

Java

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Platform Engineering & Infrastructure Modernization

Bell partnered with Improving to modernize its CI/CD pipeline and platform infrastructure. We enabled zero-downtime deployments, stronger observability, and scalable systems built on Kubernetes and OpenShift.

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OpenShift

Prometheus

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Let’s Modernize Your Applications

Connect with our team to explore how we can help transform your legacy systems or accelerate new application initiatives.

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WHY IMPROVING

Engineered for Complexity, Built for Results

We bring together modern engineering practices, cloud-native architecture expertise, and a culture of continuous improvement to help enterprises build better software, faster. Our teams don’t just deliver code, they deliver outcomes by aligning technical excellence with business value, backed by trusted partnerships and proven methodologies.

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  • Deep expertise in modern application architecture

  • Proven success with Fortune 500 modernization projects

  • DevOps, CI/CD, and platform engineering leadership

  • Tier-1 cloud partnerships (Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud)

  • Flexible engagement models aligned to your goals

OUR PARTNERS

Our Cloud Platform Partnerships

We work closely with the world’s leading cloud providers to ensure every solution we build is secure, scalable, and aligned with best practices. Our partnerships with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud provide our clients with early access to tools, expert resources, and funding programs that accelerate results.

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Microsoft Partners

As a Tier-1 Microsoft partner with an advanced Azure modernization specialization, we help clients replatform and optimize apps through the Azure Migration & Modernization Program.

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AWS Partners

We participate in the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP), enabling faster, lower-risk cloud modernization with cloud-native tooling and proven delivery frameworks.

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Google Cloud Partners

Our Google Cloud expertise includes containerized app development, API integration, and platform engineering—leveraging programs like the Google Cloud Migration Program.

OUR TEAM

Meet the Experts Powering Your Success

Our application teams are made up of seasoned architects, engineers, and consultants who bring deep technical knowledge and a passion for solving complex challenges. From modernizing legacy systems to implementing scalable cloud-native platforms, we partner closely with clients to deliver high-impact, sustainable outcomes.

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Directeur de l'architecture d'entreprise
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Consultant
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Stephen Hyland

Consultant principal
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James Hopkins

Vice-président du service de conseil
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TECHNOLOGY STACK

Explore Our Engineering Toolkit

We leverage a curated ecosystem of leading technologies to design, build, and deploy resilient, scalable applications. From cloud platforms and container orchestration to DevOps tooling and integration frameworks, our tech stack reflects best practices in modern software engineering.

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AWS

AWS CloudFormation

Azure

Cloud Build

Docker

Google Cloud

Kubernetes

Terraform

LATEST BLOGS

Latest Insights on Modern Application Development

Stay up to date with our latest thinking on legacy modernization, cloud-native design, DevOps best practices, and integration strategies. Explore practical insights, technical guidance, and real-world lessons from our application experts.

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Gérer plusieurs environnements dans Terraform avec DRY IaC pour des configurations d'infrastructure efficaces et reproductibles.

CONTACT US

Let’s Talk About Your Application Goals

Whether you're modernizing legacy systems or building something new, our team is here to help. Tell us a bit about your project, and we’ll connect you with the right experts.

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