TTX_14Tech Transformation System™ 8–12 weeks

    Application Portfolio Rationalization (APR)

    6Rs framework + TIME-quadrant decisioning + tech-debt register — the strategic layer that decides what to migrate, what to retire and what to invest in.

    Why it matters

    Migration is execution; rationalization is strategy. Without a 6Rs framework (Rehost / Replatform / Refactor / Repurchase / Retire / Retain) and TIME-quadrant view (Tolerate / Invest / Migrate / Eliminate), migration plans become activity, not value. APR is what makes Legacy Migration (TTX_13) deliberate instead of reactive.

    Scope covered

    Application portfolio inventory (functional × technical × business value)
    TIME-quadrant scoring (Tolerate / Invest / Migrate / Eliminate)
    6Rs decision matrix per application
    Strangler-fig design library for refactor candidates
    Tech-debt register linked to APR decisions
    Investment & retirement roadmap (3-year)
    Annual APR review cadence
    How we run it

    Senior-led delivery sequence

    A senior-led delivery sequence — not a template dump. Each phase is operated with your team, not handed over as a deck.

    1. 01
      Week 1–2

      Portfolio inventory

      Build full app inventory with function, tech stack, business value, run cost and ownership; baseline the portfolio.

    2. 02
      Week 3–4

      TIME scoring

      Score every app on Tolerate / Invest / Migrate / Eliminate with business + tech owners; agree quadrant placement.

    3. 03
      Week 5–7

      6Rs decision matrix

      Apply 6Rs (Rehost / Replatform / Refactor / Repurchase / Retire / Retain) with reasoning, sequencing and TCO impact.

    4. 04
      Week 8–12

      Roadmap & governance

      Lock 3-yr investment + retirement roadmap, link tech-debt register to APR decisions and install annual APR review cadence.

    Deliverables

    • Application portfolio (TIME quadrants)
    • 6Rs decision matrix
    • Strangler-fig design library
    • Tech-debt register + retirement roadmap
    • 3-year investment + retirement roadmap
    • Annual APR review cadence + governance

    KPIs & Targets

    • App portfolio with TIME score100%
    • 6Rs decision per app100% top-50
    • Apps retired / yr≥10% of portfolio
    • Annual APR reviewBoard-approved

    Stakeholders

    CTOLead ArchitectEnterprise ArchitectCFOBusiness Heads

    Timeline

    8–12 weeks