Wildcat automated conversion is a new approach to replacing old and under-performing software.

Wildcat Conversion automates the process of converting your existing software and data - transitioning you to smart new low-code open-source technology that runs on common devices and browsers, hosted internally or in the cloud.

Consolidate multiple applications into a single modular system and take advantage of great new capabilities like maps, mobile devices, content indexing and search, activity tracking and much more.

Transition with the confidence of a fixed price analysis phase, including:

a report detailing risks and issues associated with where you are, and identifying opportunities of where you could be,
a functional proof of concept application with your migrated data so you can try before you buy,
a fixed price plan and quotation to complete the conversion.

And for approved customers, we offer a full money-back guarantee on the analysis phase if you pay up-front - so you can’t lose!

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Escape

Escape from the limitations of your existing technology.

Include maps, mobile device access, automatic notification, bulk communication, reports, dashboards and full activity auditing.

With no lock-in and no ongoing licence fees, all data is stored in standard open-formats, easily exportable whenever you need.

Running on the Skyve open-source platform means you'll never be locked-in again!

Rapid

Wildcat conversion uses sophisticated automated tools to enable a rapid escape from extortionate licence fees, old and under-performing software.

In just a few days, we’ll provide you with a detailed analysis of your system, a functioning proof of concept application with your migrated data, and a fixed price quotation to finish the job (for some large and complex systems, we’ll provide a fixed price quotation for detailed scoping and planning phase).

Try before you buy

We provide a functioning proof of concept with your data for your assessment.

Try, discuss, decide.

It’s your choice.

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Transform your software experience - we can closely match your existing screens to reduce training and up-time, or radically overhaul your UI to take advantage of the latest user experience approaches …

The ability to closely match your existing system can help smooth transition – making side-by-side validation of your new system possible, and avoiding the need for retraining your staff.

But don’t stop there – take the opportunity to introduce new capabilities, enhance old ones, innovate and re-invent your business!

Don't put it off any longer!

Let’s make your life easier and better – we will work with you to add real value from the first step.

Whether you’re a major organisation or a small business - transition to market leader with sophisticated, powerful software.

Talk to us about what you need

Wildcat Conversion - FAQ

Wildcat converts and migrates old, legacy or failing applications from a wide range of different technologies to high quality web-based applications. Wildcat combines breakthrough automatic conversion technology and expert analysis.

Here’s our FAQ, or download a printable version.

Q. What system problems or limitations does a Wildcat conversion solve?

Wildcat Conversion resolves the following common problems:

Prohibitive licence and running costs
Locked into unsupported/proprietary technology
Change management risks
Security and privacy shortcomings
Technical limitations (no access for phones & devices, maps, bulk communication and direct client engagement)
Performance and scalability limitations
Data duplication and integrity problems
Usability problems, non-standard user interfaces
Accessibility limitations and equal opportunity compliance problems
Lack of documentation
Inability to source expert knowledge, developer and support resources

Converted systems run on the battle-hardened Skyve Enteprise Platform - an open-source platform with zero licence fees, open-standards, best-practice security, enterprise features, powerful data management tools, accessibility and usability features and the freedom to exit at any time.

Q. Which Systems are Convertible?

Wildcat can convert almost all ODBC compliant applications, including:

MS Access (mdb and accdb)
NET, C#.NET, ASP.NET
SharePoint
Oracle Forms
Excel workbooks & CSV files
ASP, JSP, PHP
VB6
Paradox
Peoplesoft, SAP, Siebel, Prophecy, SugarCRM, MYOB and many more...

And any system with these as a backend:

SQL Server
Oracle
MySQL
H2
Postgres
Ingres
Flat-file based storage systems
Non-SQL
and many others (just ask us if your system isn’t on the list)

Even if your system isn't ODBC compliant - we can probably find a way - we haven't seen a system yet we couldn't convert!

Q. What size systems can be converted with Wildcat?

Wildcat conversion is suitable for both small single-user applications and large-scale multi-user systems with hundreds of millions of rows.

Q. Can you convert systems if there is no access to the code base or there is no or inadequate documentation?

Yes. However, completing the conversion may take a little longer if there is lack of clarity about requirements.

Q. Can you convert systems if the existing system uses proprietary technology?

Yes. Provided you own the data and don’t have a licence arrangement that precludes you accessing the data directly.

Q. Following conversion, what operating system will our application run on?

The resulting application will be a browser-based solution accessible on common devices and browser running on the Skyve Enterprise Platform.

Skyve runs on any operating system that has a Java Virtual Machine, including Windows, linux, Mac OS etc...

Q. WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SKYVE?

The Skyve Enterprise Platform is a new open-source low-code platform offered under LGPL licencing.

Skyve uses the Java programming language and is freely downloadable from GitHub.

No licence fees are required to use Skyve, however we offer a range of support arrangements and training options if required. We also offer a range of additional modules and products, like CRM and Timesheet modules which are not included in the open-source version.

Q. CAN THE CONVERTED SYSTEM BE HOSTED INTERNALLY OR IN THE CLOUD (I.E. AWS, Azure & Google Cloud)?

Yes, all of the above and many more!

Skyve applications have been successfully deployed in a range of environments including Government DMZ networks as secure and robust external facing applications, 3rd party hosting providers and internal networks.

Q. WHAT DEVICES CAN THE CONVERTED SYSTEM BE USED ON?

The resulting applications are accessible on common browsers and devices (desktops, laptops, tablets, smart-phones and other browser enabled devices).

Q. How secure is the resulting application?

Skyve enforces best-practice security measures such as TLS/SSL encryption, CORS, HSTS, user input sanitisation and has met the security requirements for public facing applications for a number of government organisations.

Skyve applications also comply with the OWASP web application security best practices.

Q. WHAT ARE THE ONGOING FEES?

The resulting applications use open-source software with zero licence fees.

Q. HOW WILL THIS HELP US AVOID BEING LOCKED-IN OR CAPTIVE TO ANY VENDOR OR SYSTEM?

All converted application components are in human readable files and standard open formats, and the Skyve platform is open-source and our platform source-code is freely available.

In addition, the resulting application includes extensive and powerful data extraction capabilities, avoiding Vendor or Technology Lock-In.

Q. WHO ELSE HAS USED CONVERTED APPLICATIONS?

Wildcat converted applications have been used for mission critical solutions by a number of government and private organisations, including:

Australian Federal and State Government organisations
Regulatory Bodies
Private Corporations
Small Businesses

Q. WHAT ENHANCED FUNCTIONALITY IS POSSIBLE WITH CONVERTED APPLICATIONS?

Converted applications can take advantage of sophisticated out-of-the-box platform features like:

Automatic rendering for tablets, devices and smart-phones, including iPad, iPhone, Android, Windows etc
Maps and spatial concepts, including spatial queries
Administration module including user role-based security, backup and restore, system dashboard and data import and export tools
Full activity auditing and tracking (optional)
File and content uploads, including PDF, MS Office documents, images and many others
Bulk communication and notification capabilities
Powerful advanced filtering, searching and reporting
Forms and data management
Easy export of data to PDF and Excel to create your own reports
Charts & dashboards
Jobs and offline processing

Q. HOW DOES THE FIXED-PRICE PROGRAM WORK?

Step 1 – Enquiry & Pre-Qualification – a run through a pre-flight checklist to answer basic questions to make sure we can help you

Step 2 – Wildcat Conversion analysis and proof of concept conversion

We build a working proof of concept application with your migrated data for your assessment and free-play
We provide a detailed analysis report of your existing system, including identifying risks and opportunities
We provide either a fixed price plan for straight forward conversions, or for large and complex systems, a fixed price scoping study (RFP Ready)

Step 3 – Fixed Price conversion OR scoping study (RFP Ready)

Step 4 – Switch over and go live

For approved customers, if you pay in advance, we’ll back it all with a full money-back guarantee if you’re not satisfied that we’ve provided you real value!

Q. How do you reduce our risk?

Apart from the risk benefit of less code that is more maintainable, high quality integration and simple deployment, we offer a full money back guarantee for the fixed-price program if you pay up-front.

Q. When is a Wildcat Conversion Process NOT recommended?

Wildcat conversion is not recommended when:

You do not own the existing data, or
You have licence arrangements with your current provider that expressly exclude access to your data.

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