Software Health Check
Do you need a comprehensive assessment of your software’s current state? We identify technical debt, evaluate external dependencies, and assess security. This ensures your software meets today’s standards and prepares you for future challenges.
Software Health Check
Optimoi jatkokehitys ja kustannustehokkuus
Looking to improve performance, reduce development costs, and future-proof your software? Our in-depth Software Health Check provides a detailed evaluation of your current setup and forms a solid foundation for successful, long-term development.
Software Health Check
What’s Included in the Health Check?
Each assessment is tailored to your goals and the nature of your software. Our evaluation can cover the following areas:
Technical Debt
We assess how technical debt impacts development costs and identify bottlenecks and optimization opportunities.
External Dependencies and Licenses
We analyze ongoing costs related to third-party dependencies and software licensing.
Architecture and Technology Choices
We review current architecture choices in light of future scalability and maintainability.
Security
We identify potential vulnerabilities and provide cost estimates for remediation.
Software Health Check
What’s the Process Like?
Our Software Health Check includes several key phases to deliver deep insights into the software’s condition and development potential. The process is always adapted to your specific needs.
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Kickoff Session
Clarify your objectives and share the source code.
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Internal Quality Assessment
Review code and architecture quality, testability, dependency management, and lifecycle support.
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External Quality Evaluation
Evaluate functionality, performance, security, and user satisfaction.
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Development Process Review
Examine testing practices, automation levels, bug tracking, and resolution speed.
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Developer Interviews
Identify team strengths and skill areas.
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Production Environment Audit
Assess operational environments and infrastructure impact.
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Results Review
Go through findings with stakeholders to align recommendations with business goals.
As part of the report, we received several actionable recommendations that we can now apply to our renewal efforts.
Miia Herrala, National Archives of Finland
Software Health Check
What Will You Get from the Health Check?
The summary produced as a result of the software health check serves as a reliable foundation for evaluating the feasibility of mergers and acquisitions, estimating the cost of fixing software issues, and providing a solid basis for competitive tendering.
The final documentation is customized to your needs and may include:
- A detailed overview of the current software architecture
- A prioritized list of critical improvements with cost estimates
- An evaluation of the development team’s skills and potential areas for growth
- Key observations related to security risks
- Recommendations for further development or potential rewriting
- The audit is always conducted by at least two senior experts
The health check is not just a report—it’s a strategic tool for confident decision-making and future-proof development. You’ll walk away with actionable insights to guide your business and technical planning.
Software Health Check
Four Key Reasons to Perform a Software Health Check
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Security
Essential for identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities to protect your software from threats and attacks.
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Performance & Efficiency
Helps locate bottlenecks and inefficiencies—optimizing both speed and resource usage.
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Maintainability & Quality Management
Ensures long-term maintainability, improves code quality, and supports effective documentation.
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Business Agility
Helps your software adapt to changing business needs, maintain relevance, and meet operational requirements.
Our Experience
Read the case study
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Database Audit of the National Archives Metadata Repository
Image: National Archives In 2023, the National Archives of Finland began planning to replace the current AHAA system. This service
Let’s Continue from Here
Here’s How It Works
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Get in Touch
You don’t need a polished business plan or a finished spec. The best way to move forward is to set up a casual conversation. Drop us a message or give Tomi a call!
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Let’s Talk
We’ll go through your situation and needs together. We’ll explore if we can help. There’s no obligation and no cost at this stage.
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We’ll Make a Proposal
Once we have a clearer picture of your needs, we’ll put together a proposal on how we could proceed.
Let’s Connect
Let’s go through your situation and needs together — and we’ll put together a proposal on how to move forward.
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Tomi Niemenmaa
Head of Sales