Outdated software is not a future risk. It is a current one.
Many small and medium-sized companies still run applications that have not received updates for years. The mindset is often: it still works. In reality, risk and cost rise every month.
A recent survey shows that 47 percent of medium-sized companies name maintenance and updates as one of their biggest IT challenges. This is exactly where daily work in many IT departments gets stuck. Teams keep systems running with workarounds instead of moving new solutions forward.
Industry articles and security studies for SMEs now list outdated software and missing updates as one of the most common weaknesses. Attackers like this because they can exploit known vulnerabilities automatically.
At the same time, the pressure to modernize core systems is increasing. In manufacturing, for example, a current survey shows that two thirds of companies want to replace or overhaul their ERP systems. Old platforms and media disruptions are key drivers for these investments.
What does this mean for decision-makers?
IT faces growing security and outage risks. Procurement deals with rising maintenance and license costs for old systems. Production and engineering struggle with media disruptions, Excel islands and missing transparency.
The real question is no longer whether legacy systems will be replaced, but how this step can happen in a controlled and economical way.
Why continuing with legacy software becomes expensive
Running outdated applications feels safe but creates three hidden cost drivers.
As long as the old software still runs, these effects often feel abstract. That changes with the first security incident, an unexpected outage or when a key service provider leaves. Then the costs hit the balance sheet and delivery capability directly.
PANDORA: Individual IT solutions instead of rigid standard software
Many SMEs face a dilemma. Standard software does not fit their processes. Custom development appears too expensive and too slow.
This is where PANDORA by classix comes in. The platform combines a low-code development environment with more than 1,800 ready-to-use business apps from the AppsWarehouse.
What are the key building blocks?
Proven apps as a starting point
Many core business processes are already available as preconfigured apps. Companies do not start from scratch. They adapt existing components. This shortens project times and lowers risk.
Rapid prototyping with the business units
The first workshop already produces a running prototype that reflects real data and workflows. Users from production, procurement and engineering shape the solution from day one.
Agile development with version control
Adjustments happen step by step. No need to rebuild structures every time. Versioning and test environments are built into the platform.
Open application code
The code is fully accessible. Companies keep ownership of their business logic and reduce dependency on individual service providers.
Zero technical administration
An integrated object-oriented database, multiple test and training environments and the choice between classix Cloud or on-premise installation take pressure off the internal IT.
Simultaneous desktop and browser development
Applications run as classic desktop clients and in the browser. This simplifies usage in production, warehouse and service.
A developer from an existing customer sums it up: with PANDORA, business processes can be mapped exactly as they exist in reality. Later restructuring drops significantly, which reduces long-term development effort.
Clear benefits for production, IT and procurement
For production
Replacement of Excel lists, manual job tickets and media disruptions. Transparent workflows from order to delivery, including traceability. Fast adjustments when customer requirements or product variants change.
For IT
Modernization of the application landscape on a unified platform. Noticeably less effort for technical administration and base operations. Gradual replacement of legacy applications without risking ongoing operations.
For procurement
Better controlled purchasing processes with clear workflows and metrics. Reduced license and maintenance costs for isolated and legacy systems. More negotiation power because the application code is open and not tied to a single service provider.
Roadmap. How the transition from legacy software to PANDORA succeeds
Depending on compliance, security requirements and internal resources.
This turns a seemingly risky replacement into a controlled modernization project with clear milestones.
FAQ about PANDORA
What is PANDORA?
PANDORA is a low-code platform by classix Software GmbH in Hamburg for building individual business software. It combines a development environment with over 1,800 prebuilt apps for core business processes.
Which companies is PANDORA designed for?
The focus is on small and medium-sized companies in the DACH region, especially in industry, trade and services, which want to map individual processes and replace legacy systems step by step.
How does PANDORA support the transition from legacy systems?
PANDORA allows companies to quickly model existing processes as prototypes, extend them iteratively and replace functions from legacy systems in a targeted way. Integrations with existing systems can be created through available interfaces and the open development environment.
Where is PANDORA operated?
Companies can run PANDORA in the classix Cloud or on their own infrastructure. Both options offer the same functionality depending on security and compliance needs.
How fast do first results appear?
With prebuilt apps and rapid prototyping, usable prototypes with real data are created in the first workshop. This shortens project timelines and increases user acceptance.
Who supports concept and implementation?
classix guides customers from the initial analysis to the workshop, productive rollout and ongoing development. This creates a tailored and future-proof IT landscape based on PANDORA.
Free consultation: contact
Many small and medium-sized companies still run applications that have not received updates for years. The mindset is often: it still works. In reality, risk and cost rise every month.
A recent survey shows that 47 percent of medium-sized companies name maintenance and updates as one of their biggest IT challenges. This is exactly where daily work in many IT departments gets stuck. Teams keep systems running with workarounds instead of moving new solutions forward.
Industry articles and security studies for SMEs now list outdated software and missing updates as one of the most common weaknesses. Attackers like this because they can exploit known vulnerabilities automatically.
At the same time, the pressure to modernize core systems is increasing. In manufacturing, for example, a current survey shows that two thirds of companies want to replace or overhaul their ERP systems. Old platforms and media disruptions are key drivers for these investments.
What does this mean for decision-makers?
IT faces growing security and outage risks. Procurement deals with rising maintenance and license costs for old systems. Production and engineering struggle with media disruptions, Excel islands and missing transparency.
The real question is no longer whether legacy systems will be replaced, but how this step can happen in a controlled and economical way.
Why continuing with legacy software becomes expensive
Running outdated applications feels safe but creates three hidden cost drivers.
- Rising maintenance costs
- Productivity losses in the business units
- Delayed digitalization
As long as the old software still runs, these effects often feel abstract. That changes with the first security incident, an unexpected outage or when a key service provider leaves. Then the costs hit the balance sheet and delivery capability directly.
PANDORA: Individual IT solutions instead of rigid standard software
Many SMEs face a dilemma. Standard software does not fit their processes. Custom development appears too expensive and too slow.
This is where PANDORA by classix comes in. The platform combines a low-code development environment with more than 1,800 ready-to-use business apps from the AppsWarehouse.
What are the key building blocks?
Proven apps as a starting point
Many core business processes are already available as preconfigured apps. Companies do not start from scratch. They adapt existing components. This shortens project times and lowers risk.
Rapid prototyping with the business units
The first workshop already produces a running prototype that reflects real data and workflows. Users from production, procurement and engineering shape the solution from day one.
Agile development with version control
Adjustments happen step by step. No need to rebuild structures every time. Versioning and test environments are built into the platform.
Open application code
The code is fully accessible. Companies keep ownership of their business logic and reduce dependency on individual service providers.
Zero technical administration
An integrated object-oriented database, multiple test and training environments and the choice between classix Cloud or on-premise installation take pressure off the internal IT.
Simultaneous desktop and browser development
Applications run as classic desktop clients and in the browser. This simplifies usage in production, warehouse and service.
A developer from an existing customer sums it up: with PANDORA, business processes can be mapped exactly as they exist in reality. Later restructuring drops significantly, which reduces long-term development effort.
Clear benefits for production, IT and procurement
For production
Replacement of Excel lists, manual job tickets and media disruptions. Transparent workflows from order to delivery, including traceability. Fast adjustments when customer requirements or product variants change.
For IT
Modernization of the application landscape on a unified platform. Noticeably less effort for technical administration and base operations. Gradual replacement of legacy applications without risking ongoing operations.
For procurement
Better controlled purchasing processes with clear workflows and metrics. Reduced license and maintenance costs for isolated and legacy systems. More negotiation power because the application code is open and not tied to a single service provider.
Roadmap. How the transition from legacy software to PANDORA succeeds
- Which legacy systems create the highest risk and cost? Where does Excel chaos or manual workarounds exist?
- Prioritisation based on business relevance and security risk.
- Joint workshop with classix. Build a functional prototype based on existing
- Iterative extension. Replace legacy functions step by step. Run both systems in parallel until the new solution is stable and accepted.
- Operation in classix Cloud or on-premise.
Depending on compliance, security requirements and internal resources.
This turns a seemingly risky replacement into a controlled modernization project with clear milestones.
FAQ about PANDORA
What is PANDORA?
PANDORA is a low-code platform by classix Software GmbH in Hamburg for building individual business software. It combines a development environment with over 1,800 prebuilt apps for core business processes.
Which companies is PANDORA designed for?
The focus is on small and medium-sized companies in the DACH region, especially in industry, trade and services, which want to map individual processes and replace legacy systems step by step.
How does PANDORA support the transition from legacy systems?
PANDORA allows companies to quickly model existing processes as prototypes, extend them iteratively and replace functions from legacy systems in a targeted way. Integrations with existing systems can be created through available interfaces and the open development environment.
Where is PANDORA operated?
Companies can run PANDORA in the classix Cloud or on their own infrastructure. Both options offer the same functionality depending on security and compliance needs.
How fast do first results appear?
With prebuilt apps and rapid prototyping, usable prototypes with real data are created in the first workshop. This shortens project timelines and increases user acceptance.
Who supports concept and implementation?
classix guides customers from the initial analysis to the workshop, productive rollout and ongoing development. This creates a tailored and future-proof IT landscape based on PANDORA.
Free consultation: contact
