AI and specialized tools drive enterprise software modernization

Enterprises are increasingly utilizing artificial intelligence to modernize legacy software systems. AI-driven modernization involves using technology to analyze, refactor, migrate, and test older applications. This process helps engineers map dependencies and understand codebases that may lack updated documentation, reducing the risks associated with manual code tracing.

Managing technical debt remains a significant financial burden for organizations. According to Protiviti’s 2025 Global Technology Executive Survey, companies spend an average of 30% of their IT budgets on managing technical debt, a figure that Deloitte estimates could reach 40%.

To support these complex environments, specialized tools like UltraEdit are used by IT professionals to manage a wide variety of file types, including SQL scripts, XML, JSON, and legacy programming languages, within a single environment.