Microsoft Recognized as Leader in AI-Augmented Code Modernization
Microsoft has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools, highlighting solutions that use AI to accelerate legacy system transformation. This recognition underscores Microsoft's approach to modernization as a rapid path to innovation, powered by agentic AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Azure Copilot. The new capabilities aim to reduce the time, effort, and risk associated with modernizing applications for enterprise customers, with early adopters reporting significant time and effort savings.
- →Agentic AI accelerates code modernization and AI readiness
- →GitHub Copilot modernization offers end-to-end automation
- →Modernized applications leverage Azure services and AI capabilities
- →Microsoft named a Leader in Gartner's AI-Augmented Code Modernization report
- →Modernization tooling supports multiple languages and repeatable patterns
Features (3) ›
- Agentic AI accelerates code modernization and AI readiness
Microsoft's agentic AI approach, integrated into GitHub Copilot and Azure Copilot, aims to transform modernization from a multi-year program into a days- or weeks-long process. This strategy positions modernization as a fast track to innovation and embedding intelligence into existing business systems, enabling AI readiness.
- GitHub Copilot modernization offers end-to-end automation
The GitHub Copilot modernization capability provides an agentic, end-to-end solution for assessing, upgrading, and migrating applications to Azure. It automates repetitive tasks, with the Modernize CLI orchestrating assessments and plans, while developers use GitHub Copilot within the IDE to execute upgrades and deployments.
- Modernized applications leverage Azure services and AI capabilities
Applications modernized on Azure, including Azure App Service, Azure Container Apps, and Azure Kubernetes Service, are ready to utilize broader Microsoft ecosystem capabilities. This includes Microsoft Foundry's model catalog and Microsoft IQ for grounding AI agents in organizational data.
Enhancements (2) ›
- Modernization tooling supports multiple languages and repeatable patterns
The solution spans multiple enterprise languages like .NET, Java, C++, and Python, offering predefined tasks for common migration patterns and custom skills for reusable code changes. This ensures consistency and leverages institutional knowledge across projects.
- Security and trust integrated into modernization workflow
Security is built into the modernization process, with Copilot validating builds, migrating unit tests, scanning for CVEs, and applying fixes. This approach aims to strengthen the security posture as applications are modernized, rather than as an afterthought.
Notes (1) ›
- Microsoft named a Leader in Gartner's AI-Augmented Code Modernization report
Microsoft has been recognized as a Leader in the first edition of the Gartner Magic Quadrant for AI-Augmented Code Modernization Tools. This report focuses on solutions leveraging AI, including specialized AI agents and generative AI, to speed up legacy system transformations.
https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/microsoft-named-a-leader-in-the-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-ai-augmented-code-modernization-tools/
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