Question 1

When is the right time to order this Discovery Phase package?

Accepted Answer

The ideal time to engage our Discovery Phase is when you've recognized the need to migrate from .NET Framework but haven't yet committed resources to the migration itself. Specifically, consider ordering this package when:
• You need executive buy-in and require concrete data on costs, timelines, and risks.
• Your technical team lacks experience with .NET Core migrations and needs expert guidance.
• You want to avoid costly mistakes by understanding the full scope before committing to migration.
• You're planning your annual budget and need accurate effort estimations
Starting with our Discovery Phase ensures you're making informed decisions based on thorough analysis rather than estimates.

Question 2

What should I do with the results after the Discovery Phase is complete?

Accepted Answer

The Migration Strategy and Roadmap we deliver is designed to be actionable immediately. Here's what you can do:
1. Present to stakeholders: Use our detailed estimates and risk assessments to secure budget approval and management support.
2. Plan your resources: Leverage our team allocation recommendations to build or hire the right technical team.
3. Proceed with TYMIQ: Continue directly into the migration phase with us – the €2,500 Discovery cost will be fully credited, and we'll already understand your system intimately.
4. Execute independently: Use our roadmap to guide your internal team through the migration process.
5. Seek competitive bids: Share our technical scope with other vendors for comparison (though you'll lose the €2,500 credit).
The deliverable is yours to use however best serves your business needs.

Question 3

Why should I pay for Discovery instead of jumping straight into migration?

Accepted Answer

Migration without proper discovery is like building without blueprints – it leads to cost overruns, timeline delays, and technical debt.
Our Discovery Phase:
• Eliminates surprises: You'll know exactly what you're getting into before committing significant resources.
• Prevents costly mistakes: We identify compatibility issues and technical blockers upfront.
• Provides budget certainty: No more vague estimates – you get concrete numbers based on real analysis.
• De-risks the project: Our risk mitigation strategies are built into the roadmap from day one.
Plus, if you proceed with TYMIQ for migration, the Discovery Phase is essentially free – we credit the full €2,500 toward your migration project.

Question 4

What happens if the Discovery Phase reveals the migration is more complex than expected?

Accepted Answer

Transparency is our priority. If our analysis uncovers significant complexity, we'll:
• Clearly explain what we found and why it matters for your business.
• Provide multiple strategic options, from phased migration to alternative approaches.
• Adjust timeline and cost estimates to reflect reality, not optimistic projections.
• Recommend priorities so you can migrate critical components first if needed.
Our goal is to give you accurate information, not tell you what you want to hear. Many clients appreciate discovering complexity during a €2,500 Discovery Phase rather than mid-project when significant resources are already committed.

Question 5

Do I need to have my internal team involved during the Discovery Phase?

Accepted Answer

Minimal involvement is required, but strategic participation accelerates value:
Required from you:
• Initial repository access and documentation handover (1-2 hours).
• Designated technical contact for clarifications (2-4 hours over two weeks).
• Optional product demo session (1-2 hours).
Your team's time investment: Approximately 4-8 hours total over the two-week period.
We've designed the Discovery Phase to minimize disruption to your ongoing operations while ensuring we gather everything needed for accurate analysis.

Question 6

What if I'm not ready to commit to migration after seeing the Discovery results?

Accepted Answer

That's completely acceptable. The Discovery Phase is designed to inform your decision-making, not pressure you into proceeding. Some clients:
• Use our findings to defer migration until a more strategic time.
• Present results to executives and return months later when the budget is approved.
• Decide to proceed with partial migration based on our priority recommendations.
• Archive the roadmap and return when business conditions change.
You own the deliverable and can use it whenever it makes business sense. There's no obligation to proceed, and we respect whatever decision serves your organization best.

Question 7

How current will the Discovery Phase results remain?

Accepted Answer

Our analysis and recommendations typically remain valid for:
• 6-12 months for codebase assessment and migration approach.
• 3-6 months for specific .NET Core version recommendations and library compatibility (as the .NET ecosystem evolves).
If significant time passes before you proceed with migration, we can offer a quick refresh assessment to validate the roadmap against any .NET Core updates or changes in your application. This is typically a fraction of the original Discovery cost.

Question 8

Can TYMIQ guarantee the migration will cost exactly what the Discovery Phase estimates?

Accepted Answer

Our estimates are based on thorough analysis and 15+ years of .NET expertise, making them highly reliable. However, honest transparency requires us to note:
What we guarantee:
• Accurate scope definition based on the current codebase state.
• Realistic effort calculations following industry-standard estimation practices.
• Clear identification of all known risks and unknowns.

What can affect final costs:
• Changes to requirements during migration.
•Discovery of undocumented code behavior that emerges only during migration.
•Client-requested scope additions.
Our track record shows that projects following our Discovery Phase recommendations typically come within 10-15% of estimated costs – significantly better than industry averages for migrations without proper discovery.

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