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Five Reasons Platform Engineering Is The Missing Link In Continuous Application Modernization

Technative, Wednesday, September 24th, 2025

In 2025, modernization efforts remain central to digital transformation, and platform engineering has emerged as a critical, yet often overlooked, linchpin in that journey.

Traditional modernization strategies often stall, what should have been cloud-native apps re-emerge as lifted-and-shifted monoliths. The missing ingredient? A platform engineering approach that supports development, security, operations, and compliance in unified fashion. Here are five compelling reasons platform engineering is indispensable for continuous modernization.

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