GAPVelocity AI to Launch VELO™ Live on April 16
GAPVelocity AI, the AI modernization division of Growth Acceleration Partners (GAP), is set to reveal its innovative platform, VELO™, during a live virtual event scheduled for April 16, 2026. Hosted by the renowned Jeff Fritz, a key figure in the Microsoft Azure and AI domain, this event promises insights into how VELO™ can transform legacy applications effectively.
The Need for Application Modernization
Enterprise IT departments are confronted with a challenging situation: they are burdened with maintaining legacy systems written in outdated languages such as Microsoft Access, VB6, and others. These applications are critical to business operations but become increasingly difficult and costly to update using traditional methods. A significant hurdle arises when organizations turn to general-purpose AI for modernization, often encountering what GAPVelocity AI terms the “70% wall.” This describes the tendency of AI tools to create plausible but ultimately defective code, which leads to extensive debugging and delays.
Introducing VELO™
VELO™ stands out by adopting a unique approach to modernization. Built on Microsoft Foundry, it features a sophisticated four-agent pipeline: Scout, Architect, Translation, and Quality. This structure is designed to produce deterministic and verifiable code transformations, ensuring that the transition to modern platforms like .NET/Blazor is seamless and reliable.
The event will feature a live demonstration showcasing VELO's capability to automate the transformation of Microsoft Access applications into Blazor, preserving critical business rules while mitigating technical debt. This initiative could revolutionize how organizations leverage their legacy systems.
Event Details
- - What: VELO Launch Event – Live Demonstration of Access-to-Blazor Modernization
- - When: April 16, 2026
- - Host: Jeff Fritz (@csharpfritz), Microsoft Principal Program Manager
- - Format: Virtual, with a live demonstration and Q&A session
- - Registration: Register here
The Implications of VELO’s Launch
With Microsoft Access now described by industry analysts as undergoing a