COBOL-to-Java Modernization Success Stories

Government agencies, financial institutions, and Fortune 500 enterprises have modernized their COBOL systems using SoftwareMining's automated translation technology. Each project delivered maintainable, cloud-ready Java applications that preserved business logic and reduced modernization risk.

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CRIF Corp USA

CRIF Modernizes Credit Decisioning from COBOL to Java

CRIF operates across four continents, providing credit management and banking information services. Its COBOL-based Credit Decisioning Analysis system was migrated to Java using SoftwareMining's automated translation. The project preserved performance, reduced cost, and improved maintainability. CRIF's internal team managed translation, testing, and deployment with full autonomy.

"I would give this 5 stars" - CRIF Project Lead

ING Bank

ING Bank Refactors 1.5 Million Lines of COBOL to Java for Cloud

ING Bank modernized 1.5 million lines of COBOL and CICS code using SoftwareMining. The refactored system now runs as a Java platform on Linux, ready for private cloud deployment. Over two billion transactions were validated to confirm identical results. All work was performed in-house to maintain security and control. Read ING Bank's COBOL migration case study.

"Decommissioning the ING mainframe was challenging. With SoftwareMining's assistance, the project was successful. We have been running smoothly on Linux since February 2022."
- ING Product Owner

Verisk Insurance Services

Verisk Modernizes COBOL to Java and C#

A NASDAQ-500 insurance analytics firm used SoftwareMining to translate its COBOL CICS and batch systems into Java and C#. About 40% of batch modules moved to C#/.NET, with the rest to Java. JCL scripts were converted to Unix shell. CICS and BMS components now run on Apache Tomcat and AWS. Read Verisk's case study.

"The SoftwareMining-based solution has proven very stable. It was instrumental in our successful migration off the mainframe."
- Project Sponsor

Whirlpool

Whirlpool Reduces Mainframe Costs with COBOL-to-Java

Whirlpool modernized COBOL batch applications to Java to lower mainframe operating costs. The new Java systems run on shared Unix servers, enabling full mainframe decommissioning and skill modernization. The project also automated the translation of 50,000 lines of JCL.


Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

Texas DFPS Converts Micro Focus COBOL to Java

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services migrated a COBOL application with Embedded SQL to Java using SoftwareMining. Testing and deployment were delivered by MCorp. Despite complex SQL translation, the project completed within six months.


CGI

CGI Modernizes Three Financial COBOL Apps to Java

CGI used SoftwareMining's Translator to modernize three core financial applications from COBOL to Java. The migration reduced runtime costs, replaced indexed files with relational databases, and improved scalability and developer availability.


TransUnion

TransUnion Migrates from Tandem COBOL to Java

TransUnion modernized its Credit Reference and Reporting systems from Tandem COBOL to Java. The company reported flawless execution with zero production outages and no defects after go-live. Read the full case study.

"The results were excellent. This massive undertaking was a success primarily due to SoftwareMining. We could not have achieved this without their expertise."

Information Analytics Incorporated

IAI Partners with SoftwareMining for COBOL-to-Java

IAI modernized an IBM COBOL CICS VSAM system to Java and Oracle. Both online and batch applications were converted, and JCL was migrated to PERL. SoftwareMining supported testing and delivery to ensure accuracy. Read the full case study.


Regime Social des Independants

French Social Security Migrates COBOL to Java

The Regime Social des Independants used SoftwareMining to migrate COBOL applications to Java. The EXTCALC module was translated automatically and deployed without modification, achieving 100% accuracy and no service interruption. Read the full case study.


State of Maine Tax Office

State of Maine Refactors COBOL Tax System to Java

Maine Revenue Services modernized its IBM CICS and DB2-based tax platform to Java using SoftwareMining. The new system integrates easily with modern tools and desktop applications. Discover the full story.

"The transformation program has been immensely beneficial. We improved user productivity and service quality for Maine's citizens."

Bank of Montreal

Bank of Montreal Migrates COBOL to Java in Three Months

The Bank of Montreal modernized back-office COBOL and DB2 systems using SoftwareMining's translation technology. Within three months, the applications were fully operational in Java, improving agility and reducing maintenance costs. Read the full case study.


Schober Group

Schober Cuts Costs with COBOL-to-Java Migration

Schober Information Group used SoftwareMining's CORECT platform to translate COBOL applications into Java. The migration reduced runtime licensing and development tool costs while delivering maintainable code. Discover the full case study.

"Thanks to this strategy, we transitioned to cost-effective, modern, and well-structured Java code."
- Stefan Trabert, CIO of Schober Group