Breathing New Life into a Trusted System
NALC Branch 343, the local branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers, plays a vital role in supporting postal workers and advocating for their needs across the St. Louis region. As part of a national organization committed to representing the interests of city letter carriers, Branch 343 needed to ensure that communication between the association and its members was clear, efficient, and consistent.
Over time, their existing member communication platform became ineffective. The system didn’t have some of the functionality they needed, and the original developer was no longer available to maintain it. With many letter carriers to manage and no forward looking digital communication channel in place, the branch needed an enhanced solution. They decided to revive an older, trusted system that previously worked well, but it required updates to bring it up to modern technology standards.
The Solution: Strategic Legacy System Recovery
Swip Systems partnered with NALC 343 to recover, modernize, and enhance their legacy software. Behind the scenes, our team carefully located and reviewed the original codebase, then reverse-engineered the application to understand its logic and structure. From there, we enhanced the platform with updated features including, modern design improvements, and critical system upgrades to ensure security and functionality. We are now working with them to implement a member communications portal,
Rather than start from scratch, we leveraged the foundation that already existed, saving the branch a lot of time and money. Along the way, we recommended additional capabilities that would further improve efficiency and usability. The result was an upgraded communication tool built with familiar, reliable functionality, now powered by current technology and a better user experience (UX).
The Impact: Reliable Communication Restored
With their upgraded system in place, NALC 343 can now manage member communications even more effectively. From streamlining internal operations to improving the way they communicate with their members, the new system has helped the branch run even more smoothly and efficiently.
Why It Worked
This project is a great example of what’s possible when current or legacy software is properly maintained or refactored. Rather than letting an outdated system go to waste or investing heavily in something completely new, NALC 343 was able to relocate the older code from an existing tool and move forward with confidence.
These current or legacy systems often get a bad rap, but the truth is, they’re valuable assets hiding in plain sight. If your current software still supports core business functions, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel. With the right strategy, your current or legacy system can be modernized to meet today’s standards, preserving the functionality you rely on while improving performance, security, and scalability. Rather than scrapping years of investment and organizational knowledge, a smart update saves time, reduces risk, and helps your organization move forward with confidence.
Looking to revive or improve your current or legacy systems? Contact Swip Systems today to see what’s possible.