The business case for app modernisation: More than just code
Podcast|by Leanne Bevan|5 June 2025

Season two of our Grey Matter Talks Tech podcast is here.
This season you'll get to hear about developer tools, trends and strategies. Our first episode is all about app modernisation.
Modernising applications isn’t just a technical upgrade
In this episode, one of our Azure Solution Specialists, Sam Barnes, welcomes to Black Marble's Andrew Wilson and William Pitt.
They explore how modernisation efforts can deliver real business value, from boosting agility and scalability to enabling innovation and reducing risk. They unpack how you can make the right choices about what to modernise and how to align those decisions with your broader goals.
Tune in to our podcast - learn more about app modernisation
You can listen via Spotify or Acast. Grab a coffee, pop it on while making lunch or dinner, or tune in while doing a mundane task.
About Black Marble
Black Marble provides custom development and consultancy services on the Microsoft platform across the following areas:
- Cloud optimisation
- System integration
- Migrating from Biztalk
- Application modernisation and development
- GitHub
- Development operations
- Microsoft Hololens
- Artificial intelligence
Get in touch with us to find out more about Black Marble's services.
How we can help you with application modernisation
In additional to working with partners like Black Marble, we can support you on your app modernisation. From our on services and solutions such as our Azure Design Service, go-to-market support, to our several IDEs and developer tools in our catalogue.
Fill out the form below to book a meeting with us to discuss the best app modernisation tools and services for your needs.
Contact Grey Matter
If you have any questions or want some extra information, complete the form below and one of the team will be in touch ASAP. If you have a specific use case, please let us know and we'll help you find the right solution faster.
By submitting this form you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy and Website Terms of Use.
Related News
Microsoft introduces Microsoft 365 E7
Microsoft has unveiled a new suite designed to help you work with AI across your business – not just in isolated teams or pilots. Microsoft 365 E7 launches on 1 May 2026, offering a new tier that lets you empower your whole team with Copilot and AI...
We’re giving to gain this International Women’s Day
Discover how our team embraces “Give to Gain” this International Women’s Day – sharing real experiences, everyday acts of giving, and inspiring resources.
Building the future with Microsoft and GitHub AI Agents
A discussion on Azure AI, GitHub Copilot SDK and the Foundry Agent Service In this episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, host Sam Barnes (Azure Solutions Specialist) is joined by Guy Gregory, Partner Solution Architect at Microsoft, to explore the rapidly evolving...
From Bing to Azure: The future of mapping
The evolution of mapping In this episode of Grey Matter Talks Tech, host Martha Head is joined by Justine Coates, Principal Program Manager for Microsoft Azure Maps, to explore how mapping has evolved – from Bing Maps to Azure Maps...
