“The most successful CIOs aren’t the ones who rip out legacy systems, they’re the ones who turn legacy knowledge into power.” This powerful insight sets the tone for a new era in enterprise IT, where artificial intelligence is not just patching outdated systems, it’s transforming them into strategic assets. Legacy environments, especially those built on platforms like Rocket Software’s UniVerse, are notoriously costly and difficult to maintain. With over 60% of IT budgets going to maintenance and 74% of enterprises still relying on systems over 15 years old, the cost of doing nothing has never been higher.
RocketDev.AI enters this landscape with a purpose-built, AI-native solution that speaks the language of legacy. Unlike generic modernization tools, RocketDev.AI is trained on the unique syntax, workflows, and programming patterns of Rocket Universe systems. It automatically extracts institutional knowledge buried in decades-old code, documentation, and support tickets creating a living, searchable knowledge base. Developers interact with a conversational LLM assistant, enabling rapid issue resolution, faster onboarding, and the ability to build new features with deep contextual understanding.
The results RocketDev.AI enables are tangible: companies using the platform can expect up to 60% faster ticket resolution, a 40% boost in support efficiency, and developer onboarding times cut in half. But beyond efficiency gains, RocketDev.AI represents a mindset shift from fearing legacy systems to harnessing their untapped value. With this AI-native platform, CIOs and IT leaders no longer have to choose between innovation and operational stability. RocketDev.AI makes it possible to achieve both turning legacy systems from burdens into blueprints for future-ready transformation.
By Thilina Herath
Chief Technical Officer (CTO) at Mitra Al
