VB6 migration services - Abto Software

With the domain-specific knowledge and experience in providing application modernization and migration, Abto Software is the perfect partner for forward-looking business leaders, Fortune Global 200 Corporations among them.

We migrate legacy applications to help strategic-thinking decision-makers move towards business digitization and mitigate the risks associated with Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0.

We handle VB6 to C# and VB6 to NET migration enabling integration, security, compatibility, and longevity. From detailed business consulting to investigation, planning, conversion, as well as support and maintenance, we perform smooth legacy application migration to ensure our partners enjoy greater business performance after abandoning Microsoft VB.

Why approach VB6 migration

VB6 has long been a widespread programming language, first introduced in the late 90’s, and had great impact. By providing a low learning curve and ease of use, Visual Basic 6 gained valid popularity across industries and is still being actively utilized.

VB6 support was discontinued in 2008, which means VB6 software isn’t receiving regular updates and patches. That means security vulnerabilities, compatibility and integration issues, regulatory incompliance, and other undesired challenges coming with Visual Basic 6.0 applications.

So, is VB6 to .NET migration worth it?

VB6 code legacy challenges

So, why migrate from VB software?

Insufficient performance
Limited functionality and scalability
Security vulnerabilities
Compatibility issues

VB6 migration to harness:

Higher performance and efficiency
Expanded functionality and scalability
Improved security through updates and patches
Enhanced compatibility across platforms and devices
Long-term support and maintenance
Cloud compatibility

One of the perhaps biggest challenges to relying on legacy VB6 applications is their potential incompatibility. Because they’re in their end-of-life stage, VB6 programs do not always integrate with more modern platforms such as .NET Core.

Another challenge – the number of experienced software developers that possess VB6 expertise is decreasing. Most coders have switched to learning and working with Java, .NET Core, and other contemporary technology, as maintaining VB6 software is now becoming irrelevant, not to mention potential data breaches.

The key to resolving these challenges – a thought-out legacy application migration strategy.

VB6 expertise

Visual Basic is an already outdated programming language, and more sensitive loopholes are found every day. Overflowed buffers, insufficient encryption, no secure coding standards, no secure communication protocols, and limited security libraries are just the most common challenges to expect when using VB6 IDE Windows 11 and other Windows versions.

As per CVE reports, even later versions of Visual Basic are rated with 9.3 security vulnerabilities – a score considered critical.

To resolve these challenges and assist business leaders approaching modernization, our company can provide the following VB6 services:

VB6 to .NET migration

VB6 to C# migration

Application re-engineering

Application re-architecting

Automated migration, data migration and integration

Software migration to IaaS/PaaS/SaaS

Ready for VB migration?

VB6 migration, our approach

To successfully migrate VB6 to C# or .NET, we perform:

VB6 migration project discovery
– Legacy assessment to understand application complexity and dependencies
– Feasibility and scope determination
VB6 modernization project planning
– Migration planning to agree on resources, risk management, and timeline
– Technology selection to decide on architecture
Environment preparation – for example, to smoothly migrate VB6 to .NET, we begin with the environment setup
Code conversion – to successfully convert VB6 to C#, we handle:
– Code conversion using either automated or manual rewriting
– Code refactoring to align with current best practices
Data access layer migration
API integration and management
Thorough testing (unit testing and user acceptance testing among others)
Application deployment
Post-deployment support and maintenance
Performance monitoring and optimization

And remember, a migration tool alone isn’t enough, you will need a VB migration partner’s assistance.

VB6 migration success stories

Abto Software, Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, is helping business leaders to transition outdated applications. A complete VB6 rewrite, a gradual VB6 migration, architecture refactoring, and introducing new components – no matter the strategy and complexity, we handle it all.

VB migration – we have the expertise you need!

Learn more about recent VB projects we completed:

Belt-drive systems engineering toolkit

Working on this project, we modernized mathematically complex legacy applications.

Abto Software was contracted to migrate outdated technologies (VBA, VB6, and LISP) to the .NET framework. After converting the existing legacy product, we provided cross-platform compatibility and implemented advanced functionality to streamline business productivity.

Our client now enjoys:

Lower license costs
Resolved runtime issues
Optimized employee training
Minimized maintenance costs

Contact us to handle code conversion, from research and documentation to planning, assessment, preparation, and meticulous VB6 to .NET performance optimization.

CRM upgrade, from desktop to cloud

Involved in this project, we handled CRM modernization to make the software more convenient and reliable.

Abto Software has entered the project to cover CRM modernization and benefit 14 offices all over the globe. We provided VB6 to .NET migration, UI/UX improvements, CRM integrations, and centralization and migration to cloud.

Our client immediately obtained:

An enterprise-level CRM software for straightforward remote workflows
Intuitive and responsive design
Improved performance
Enhanced security and sustainability
Process automation
Hassle-free maintenance

Contact us to cover code conversion without disruption, from consulting to planning, code and data migration, and additional VB6 to .NET security enhancements.