Modernizing legacy applications is no longer a choice—it's a necessity for organizations seeking to stay competitive, reduce costs, and deliver exceptional customer experiences. Yet, each industry faces its own set of challenges, from regulatory compliance in financial services and healthcare to the need for rapid innovation and personalization in retail. Publicis Sapient, in partnership with Google Cloud and powered by the Sapient Slingshot platform, has helped leading organizations in these sectors overcome modernization hurdles and achieve measurable business outcomes through AI-driven automation.
Financial institutions are under constant pressure to modernize core platforms to meet evolving customer expectations, comply with stringent regulations, and defend against sophisticated security threats. Legacy mainframe systems—often built on COBOL—are complex, costly to maintain, and difficult to adapt to new business needs. The risk of business disruption, coupled with the need for auditability and data privacy, makes modernization a high-stakes endeavor.
Publicis Sapient’s Sapient Slingshot platform, integrated with Google Cloud, leverages advanced AI to analyze and deconstruct millions of lines of legacy code. The platform translates business logic into clear, tech-neutral specifications, which are reviewed and enhanced by product owners before being converted into modular, production-ready code (e.g., Java). Automated documentation, architecture diagrams, and comprehensive test cases are generated to ensure traceability and regulatory alignment. Security and compliance are embedded throughout, with automated checks and audit trails supporting standards such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, and GDPR.
Retailers must rapidly modernize their MarTech and commerce platforms to deliver seamless, personalized experiences across digital and physical channels. Legacy systems and manual processes often lead to slow innovation cycles, high operational costs, and inconsistent customer journeys. The need to integrate new technologies, such as AI-driven personalization and real-time analytics, adds further complexity.
Sapient Slingshot automates the migration and modernization of marketing technology platforms, such as Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), leveraging AI to analyze existing code, refactor legacy components, and generate new, cloud-ready modules. The platform can convert design assets directly into reusable web components, drastically reducing manual development effort. Automated documentation and testing frameworks ensure smooth, accurate migrations and faster releases, while Google Cloud’s scalable infrastructure supports rapid deployment and ongoing innovation.
Healthcare organizations face mounting pressure to modernize legacy applications for greater agility, cost efficiency, and regulatory compliance. The complexity of healthcare data, strict privacy mandates (such as HIPAA), and the need for secure, reliable systems make modernization especially daunting. Manual migration and compliance processes are slow, error-prone, and resource-intensive.
Publicis Sapient’s AI-driven approach, powered by Sapient Slingshot and Google Cloud, supports cloud developers in deconstructing legacy healthcare programs using private AI models. The platform generates functional specifications, architecture diagrams, and automated test scripts tailored to healthcare’s unique requirements. Automated compliance documentation and security controls are built in, ensuring alignment with HIPAA and other privacy mandates. Human-in-the-loop oversight ensures that AI outputs are explainable, auditable, and aligned with regulatory expectations.
Publicis Sapient’s proven, AI-driven approach to application modernization empowers organizations in financial services, retail, and healthcare to overcome industry-specific challenges and realize tangible business value. By combining deep industry expertise, proprietary AI platforms, and a strategic partnership with Google Cloud, we help clients modernize with confidence—delivering innovation, efficiency, and compliance at scale.
Ready to see how Sapient Slingshot and Google Cloud can transform your business? Connect with Publicis Sapient to start your modernization journey today.