Legacy Modernization that keeps the core running
How a decades-old DOS system retained its logic and was upgraded to a modern, scalable printing setup with minimal impact.
Solution
Legacy Modernization
Client
Stamm Service B.V
How a decades-old DOS system retained its logic and was upgraded to a modern, scalable printing setup with minimal impact.
Solution
Legacy Modernization
Client
Stamm Service B.V
Stamm Service BV, a respected watchmaker, built its business on precision and a DOS application from the early 1990s. Powered by Clipper and DBF databases, it formed the backbone of daily operations. For decades, it just worked. A complete rewrite wasn’t just expensive — it felt unnecessary. Why replace something that still runs?
However, the problems soon began to accumulate. The matrix printer, critical for printing packaging stickers linked to customer data, began to fail. Replacement parts were no longer available. At the same time, the Deskjet 500 — used to print barcode labels for jewelry store shipments — was no longer supported by modern Windows environments.
The risk was clear: without intervention, key business processes would grind to a halt. And a complete rebuild? That would cost tens of thousands of euros.
Legacy Modernization without the rewrite
We read Clipper/DBF data from the original DOS system and display it in real-time inside a secure internal web application. The business logic stays. Visibility improves.
We replaced the aging matrix printer with a cluster of modern Dymo printers. No more hardware stress — the process stays the same for the user.
We built a lightweight application that turns client data into barcode PDFs. These can be printed on any modern device. No drivers, no legacy compatibility issues.
No rebuild, no disruption
The switch occurred seamlessly, with printing operations uninterrupted despite the change in technology.
No expensive rebuild. No legacy issues. A focused solution for real problems.
Outdated hardware and dependencies are now gone, providing Stamm with a reliable and scalable foundation based on trusted logic.
No need to rebuild from scratch. Discover how Legacy Modernization can bring your systems up to speed without risk.
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