Why legacy systems become a barrier to growth

Legacy environments often create:

  • Limited integration capability
  • Manual reconciliation between systems
  • Inconsistent, inaccurate or inaccessible data
  • Performance and reliability issues
  • Security and compliance risks
  • Dependence on individuals who understand outdated architecture

Over time, these issues compound and restrict agility in business

What effective modernisation should deliver

Modernisation should not simply replace software. It should improve how the organisation operates.

A well-structured programme enables you to:

  • Connect previously isolated systems
  • Improve data accessibility, accuracy and reporting
  • Reduce operational complexity
  • Introduce automation and workflow control
  • Strengthen security and governance
  • Support future scalability

The objective is increased accuracy, resilience and clarity.

The Avrion approach to modernisation

We focus on structured, step-by-step, evolution rather than abrupt replacement.

Our approach includes: 

  • Reviewing your current system architecture
  • Identifying dependencies and risk areas
  • Mapping critical processes and data flows
  • Designing a phased transition plan
  • Integrating modern platforms such as CRM and ERP
  • Establishing reporting and governance frameworks

This reduces disruption while improving performance, giving learning space between stages.

Concerned about ageing infrastructure?

If your systems feel unstable, disconnected and reporting is inconsistent or growth is limited by technical constraints, a Business Health Check can clarify modernisation priorities.

We assess:

  • Current architecture
  • Integration gaps
  • Operational bottlenecks
  • Security and compliance risks
  • Scalability limitations

Providing commercially viable and functional recommendations.

Planning a modernisation programme?

A structured discovery conversation helps define the right roadmap for your business.

We help you:

  • Prioritise systems for upgrade or replacement
  • Reduce operational risk
  • Match technology with commercial strategy
  • Build a connected, future-ready digital foundation

What do our customers say?

“Avrion is able to grasp a concept quickly and turn it into a deliverable that can make a significant difference to a business. They take the time to understand the requirement, taking concepts and ideas and turning them into tangible benefits to achieve the best outcome possible for the customer. I'd 100% recommend Avrion. It's been a dream working with them. They have helped us at every point in this process. I've worked with people in the past where there's a bit of tension, but with Avrion they always helped to direct our journey, in a way that was working with us as a partner, over anything else.”

Jasmin Dudden – Restore Datashred

“We would highly recommend Avrion for both CRM and tech support applications. We recently upgraded our tech support function for both internal and external support requests. This has improved our response times, planning, service level agreements and overview of the department. Avrion is always ready to suggest improvements and evolution for our business. A big thanks to Dave, Nick and Sam at Avrion for their work on this project.”

James Blair – SPM Instrument UK

“We have experienced a huge shift in the efficiency of the business with the all-round delivery of service.”

Tracey Hammond – Dengie

“Before Dynamics 365, we were managing tours through a mix of spreadsheets, emails and manual processes. Now, everything is in one place and works together seamlessly. The system is built around how we operate, not the other way around, and automates tasks that used to take hours. Most importantly, it gives us the flexibility to manage any type of tour and confidently support our continued growth.”

Karen Leggatt – Classic Grand Touring

“Integrating over 30 acquisitions, meant harmonising over 60 customer databases. Impressive, but of little use if the data is unstructured. Maximizer meant structured data, yes it requires focus, but the output is efficient to say the least; the new improved pipeline made us twice as effective, cross selling across the 5 business units - closure went up 4-fold. Integrating this with front line operational calls gave us a holistic view, reducing hundreds of days spent on internal calls, joining up the dots for our customers. Opportunities grew by over 20% with straightforward data polishing. The icing on the cake was with GDPR, good process with opt-outs and customer choice on contact options. When you feed this into the business it allows us to be focussed on the day-to-day operation, the back-end processes of store, scan and shred just become slicker – our focus with customers substantially better. Hundreds of hours freed up for improvements on invoicing, value added services, the day to day delivery with document management. Our project involved coupling existing platforms with new CRM technologies, training and a complex project roll-out. Avrion managed the transition without fuss or any ‘catch-you’ extra fees – a job well done.”

David English – Restore plc

“We found the team at Avrion really understood our needs. It felt like they’d seen it all before, and that gave us confidence from day one. With Maximizer CRM, what it really does is allow us to track that from start to result stage… it’s helped change the mentality of our business.”

Chris Harrison – Heidelberg Materials Contracting

“We were looking for best service provider for our CRM system and we came across with Avrion in 2016 and since then we have never turned back in terms of CRM system. This was our best step to move with Avrion as they understood our requirement quickly with excellent solutions and also within our budget. Working with Avrion is wonderful experience; we never need to approach them for any issues as they are always one step ahead by taking regular follow-ups. They are quick and punctual in terms of completing project. We have undertaken many projects so far and are more than happy to say that their solution is up to the mark. Avrion's people are the greatest asset of the company. I really recommend Avrion not only CRM system but for many other IT solutions as well.”

Satish Ghaghada – CWC

“After a feasibility study designed to ascertain which CRM to integrate into our business, I found that Avrion put together the best end scenario and product, Maximizer, to take our business forward. The team at Avrion showed their diligence and knowledge, which was a clear deciding factor in instigating our partnership. We look forward to strengthening our relationship going forward, as CRM evolution never stops! We can now see in real time how all of our opportunities are progressing. We also have automated reports in our Dashboard module showing the business sales performance and pipeline, which allows us to focus on each individual opportunity without any being left unnurtured. Avrion has now linked our Maximizer with Mailchimp to allow for focused marketing campaigns based on the data we add to the Address Book. We now have a clear sales process that can be tracked with clear ‘what’s next’ actions to implement.”

Craig Sansom – Prestige

“Data is one of the most valuable assets any business has, but unlocking its true value depends on quality, meaningful analysis, and having the right tools and skills to turn insights into strategy and revenue. Having worked with Avrion, I can say they really do bring the expertise to help businesses make that transformation!”

Catherine Royle – Restore plc

“We first came across Maximizer Sales Leader Edition (SLE) when looking for a CRM system with quoting functionality to replace an aged manual system based mainly on Excel! From development to implementation, each stage was found easy to transact and made easy to understand with the support offered found to be exceptional. Our main area of focus was to improve systems to reduce stress on resource with minimal impact on the team – this was achieved with great success & the system welcomed.”

Liane Atherton – AAF Air Filters

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