GAPVelocity AI Launches VELO for VB6 Modernization

GAPVelocity AI, the AI modernization division of Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP), has launched VELO for VB6, a new managed service designed to convert legacy Visual Basic 6 (VB6) applications into modern Blazor and C# .NET applications for Microsoft Azure. The service, which is now available, promises to streamline the process of modernizing complex VB6 applications, ensuring that the business logic embedded in decades of code is preserved.

Built on Microsoft Foundry, VELO leverages specialized AI agents to inventory the application, map its target architecture, convert the code, and validate the results against the original behavior. This ensures that the modernized applications maintain the functionality and business rules of their predecessors. According to Darryl Worsham, General Manager of GAPVelocity AI, "Every VB6 application still in production is there because it does something the business cannot live without. VELO carries that business logic forward and gives customers a fixed investment price before the work begins."

The launch of VELO for VB6 is significant for organizations that rely on legacy VB6 applications. These applications, while critical to business operations, often require modernization to take advantage of the latest technologies and improve security and performance. The service is particularly useful for complex VB6 applications, which require more than simple file translations. VELO applies a purpose-built modernization methodology to untangle dependencies across forms, modules, ActiveX controls, and data access code, ensuring a coherent application architecture.

GAPVelocity AI's heritage in VB6 modernization is evident in the platform's capabilities. The company, through its ArtinSoft and Mobilize.Net roots, brings decades of migration experience and more than a billion lines of modernized legacy code to the table. This expertise is crucial for ensuring that the modernized applications meet the high standards of modern software development.

VELO for VB6 is now available as a managed service, with self-service access expected in November. ET. Interested parties can request a free assessment or sign up for self-service early access by visiting the company's website at www.gapvelocity.ai/migrate/vb6.

The launch of VELO for VB6 marks a significant step in the modernization of legacy applications, providing a streamlined and cost-effective solution for organizations looking to upgrade their VB6 applications to modern frameworks. With the platform, GAPVelocity AI aims to help businesses leverage the latest technologies while preserving the critical functionality of their existing applications.