Mechanical Orchard

Mechanical Orchard is an AI-native technology company that modernizes critical legacy applications without disrupting what they’re doing—safely, reliably and fearlessly. Sleep better at night. Get in touch now: https://lnkd.in/d93zMwRK

Mechanic Becki Hyde shares some tips on how to bring about joy in the workplace—spoiler alert: it doesn’t magically appear because it’s on your holiday wishlist. #ctrl_alt_joy

Quality and malleability of software matter to everyone, but in the face of immediate demands (triage modernization, shortcuts for political expediency), they’re often an afterthought. That is, until tech disruptions—like AI—come along. But can AI solve your legacy modernization problems? Our November issue, Part 2/2 of Inconvenient Truths (Issue 012), now out on our website: https://lnkd.in/dv_6uVJD

Mechanic Jason Carter chats with us about the challenges and rewards of orchestrating across mainframe and cloud environments, and how having fun at work depends on the problems you solve and the people you work with. #ctrl_alt_joy

In the latest episode of On a Limb, we speak with the Rt Hon Liam Byrne MP. His latest book* outlines the economic and political consequences of inequality and proposes a way forward: investing in people, ideas, and infrastructure to temper risks and create opportunities. Tune in to the episode here: https://lnkd.in/dPWEXYdp *linked in comments

How do you tip the odds in your favor when it comes to successful modernization? All CIOs: this one’s for you. Edward Hieatt will be presenting next Tuesday (Dec 10) at the Houston CIO Executive Summit on how our team builds on confidence, the way our approach eliminates risk and disruption, and how to trust AI’s role. Join us: https://lnkd.in/gunmQxEA

If you’re at Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent, meet with us to chat about how our approach to modernization keeps businesses continuously relevant. Our team will be in attendance, and we look forward to answering questions on our method. Schedule an appointment here: https://lnkd.in/dbBHynsK

Attending AWS re:Invent this week? Come chat with us for a fresh take on an old problem. Our team will be in attendance, and we look forward to answering questions on our method and approach to modernization. Schedule an appointment here: https://lnkd.in/dbBHynsK

When it comes to modernization success, the objective is as crucial as the approach. End-goals that focus on stopping the pain or ticking boxes can only get so far… if they get anywhere at all. The October issue of our newsletter is now available for everyone: https://lnkd.in/eCKuMM9d

Sometimes, we all need to have a safe space in which we feel understood. Join our CCO Edward Hieatt at this Executive Boardroom Discussion on practical and reliable legacy modernization approaches. Participation is limited to 15 attendees. To learn more, email Jacob Inman: Jacob.Inman@gartner.com