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Introduction

In an ongoing effort to facilitate digital transformation and modernization efforts among Japanese corporations, Newwave Solutions Japan has officially launched its new migration support solution, CodeShift VB. Starting from June 2026, this innovative program aims to assist organizations in transitioning from Visual Basic 6 (VB6) to VB.NET, ensuring that legacy assets are preserved while maximizing efficiency.

Context: The Challenges of Legacy Systems

Legacy systems, particularly VB6, continue to underpin critical business operations for many Japanese enterprises. However, these systems are increasingly encumbered by age, complexity, and opacity – factors that severely hamper organizations' digital transformation (DX) initiatives. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry, the failure to address these legacy system challenges could lead to economic losses of up to ¥12 trillion annually, a phenomenon referred to as the '2025 cliff'.

The core challenges can be summarized in three main points:

1. Black Box Business Logic: Over years of operation, essential business logic becomes embedded in the source code but remains poorly documented, making it difficult to leverage effectively.
2. Rising Maintenance and Modification Costs: As the pool of engineers skilled in VB6 dwindles, the cost and effort associated with bug fixes and feature updates are increasing.
3. Limitations in Adapting to Modern Environments: The ability to integrate with cloud systems, APIs, and AI is diminishing, thereby obstructing the implementation of new technologies and opportunities for growth.

These issues extend beyond simple IT infrastructure problems; they are recognized as strategic challenges that directly impact corporate competitiveness and growth strategies.

CodeShift VB: Secure Migration from VB6 to VB.NET

'CodeShift VB' is an independently developed migration support tool by Newwave Solutions, designed specifically for transitioning from VB6 to VB.NET. It offers end-to-end support for the migration process, from code conversion to compile error analysis, fixing, engineering validation, and managing change histories. With a track record of migrating more than 200,000 lines of code, CodeShift VB operates to ensure a safe and reliable modernization of existing business logic.

Main Features of CodeShift VB

1. Structured Code Conversion: CodeShift VB supports the structured transformation of VB6 code into a VB.NET environment while maintaining the essential business logic.
2. AI-Driven Compile Stability: By leveraging AI to automatically analyze and propose fixes for compile errors, the solution can significantly reduce refactoring effort by up to 80%.
3. Engineer-Led Quality Verification: All converted content undergoes thorough verification by engineers, minimizing the impact on business logic and ensuring high operational quality in the migration process.
4. Visibility and Governance of Change Histories: The solution centralizes management of conversion content, modification histories, and validation statuses, providing robust traceability for project management, internal reporting, and quality audits.

Expected Benefits of Implementation

1. Optimization of Maintenance Costs: By clarifying and visualizing the system structure through the transition to VB.NET, organizations can cut down on the time and costs associated with issue resolution and enhancements, leading to optimized long-term operational costs.
2. Reduction in Dependency Risks: Making business logic and change histories visible can eliminate reliance on specific personnel, facilitating smoother internal validation and transitions, thereby establishing a more stable maintenance framework.
3. Enhanced Capabilities in Embracing DX and Business Expansion: By preparing a foundation for integration with modern environments, organizations can accelerate their adoption of APIs, data utilization, and AI deployment, enabling rapid progress in service development and business improvements.

Consultation for CodeShift VB

Newwave Solutions Japan welcomes inquiries related to migrations from VB6 systems to VB.NET. Organizations grappling with issues such as lack of structural understanding of existing systems, shortage of VB6 experts, or interest in phased modernization can receive extensive support from initial assessments to migration strategies.

To learn more about CodeShift VB or for consultation, please visit our website.

About Newwave Solutions Japan

Founded in 2011, Newwave Solutions Japan is a subsidiary of the Vietnam-based software development company Newwave Solutions. With a dedicated team of over 300 IT engineers, we provide a wide range of IT solutions, including web system and mobile app development, modernization of legacy systems, as well as AI, cloud, and blockchain-related development. We are committed to being a technology partner for Japanese businesses, supporting their DX initiatives, system development, and maintenance of existing systems, fostering growth along the way.