Profound Discovery: From Essentials to 360
Strategic Futurization Assessment
From Profound Discovery Essentials to Profound 360 Discovery — choose the assessment path that’s right for your transformation journey
Our Profound Discovery illuminates the optimal path to future-ready applications, providing the strategic insights you need to transform your mission-critical IBM i systems with confidence and clarity. Whether you need the rapid assessment of the Profound Discovery Essentials or the comprehensive planning of Profound 360 Discovery, we have the right solution for your needs.
Strategic Assessment Made Clear
Navigate the complexities of futurization with confidence. Whether you need focused insights in days or comprehensive planning, our discovery services ensure your futurization initiatives align with business goals, minimize risks, and maximize ROI through expert analysis and strategic guidance.

Assessment Benefits That Drive Success
Data-Driven Clarity
Receive quantifiable metrics on system complexity, technical debt, and futurization potential
Risk Identification
Uncover high-risk areas requiring immediate attention before they impact your business
Strategic Direction
Gain clear guidance on futurization priorities and approaches aligned with business goals
Optimization Planning
Identify the highest-impact initiatives for maximum return on investment
Choose Your Discovery Path
Profound Discovery Essentials
Essential Insights for Informed Transformation Decisions
A focused, data-driven assessment that delivers essential insights into your application landscape in just days, providing the clarity you need to make informed transformation decisions quickly and with minimal initial investment. This solution is automated along with review of insights by our solution architects.
Key Benefits:
- Rapid Insights: Complete analysis in just 3-5 days
- Comprehensive System Inventory: Detailed object counts and categorization
- Code Complexity Analysis: Specific metrics and technical debt evaluation
- Transformation Scope: Accurate lines-of-code metrics and futurization potential
- Minimal Commitment: Start with a focused investment that applies to future services
Investment: Starting at $4,800
Upgrade Path: Full credit toward Profound 360 Discovery within 3 months
Profound 360 Discovery
Your Complete Blueprint for Application Futurization
A comprehensive, in-depth discovery that encompasses 26+ workshops examining every aspect of your application ecosystem, delivering a detailed transformation roadmap with precise execution steps, risk mitigation strategies, and long-term strategic planning.
Key Benefits:
- Comprehensive Assessment: In-depth analysis of your entire application landscape
- Detailed Roadmap: Precise execution steps for your transformation journey
- Complete Risk Management: Thorough risk assessment with specific mitigation strategies
- Business Process Optimization: Identification of process improvements alongside technical futurization
- Strategic Integration Planning: Detailed guidance on integrating with modern technologies
Duration: 4-6 weeks
Best For: Enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and complex environments
Need additional insight into the process?
Speak to your Futurization Consultant about our personalized Proof of Technology, Proof of Value, and Proof of Concept options.
Our Process:
Discovery Sessions
Expert-led exploration of current systems and business goals
Technical Analysis
Comprehensive evaluation of applications and infrastructure
Strategic Planning
Collaborative roadmap development with key stakeholders
Delivery
Presentation of findings and strategic transformation guidance
What Path Is Right For You Business?
Feature
Profound Discovery Essentials
Profound 360 Discovery
Strategic Outcomes
Protect Your Investment
- Preserve valuable business logic
- Maintain system reliability
- Secure your intellectual property
- Leverage existing IT investments
Plan for Future Growth
- Strategize cloud and mobile enablement
- Identify integration opportunities
- Develop scalability roadmap
- Outline strategies for modern talent
Optimize Operating Costs
- Evaluate maintenance reduction strategies
- Assess ways to reduce legacy skill dependence
- Explore paths to improve system efficiency
- Analyze resource optimization opportunities
Begin Your Discovery Journey
Unlock the potential of your legacy applications with our strategic discovery. Whether you choose Profound Discovery Essentials for rapid insights or choose Profound 360 Discovery for comprehensive planning, you’ll gain the clarity and confidence to move forward with your transformation journey.