OutSystems & AWS add AI tools for legacy modernisation

OutSystems has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services to add new artificial intelligence tools to its software platform, focusing on model management, legacy system updates and development oversight.

The additions include Legacy Modernization Services using AWS Transform, a native integration between the OutSystems Agent Experience and Kiro, and agentic orchestration tools and industry software built on Amazon Bedrock.

OutSystems is targeting large organisations trying to introduce AI systems while still running older business software. Many customers, it said, face three persistent problems: fragmented access to AI models, technical debt in legacy estates, and the need for tighter governance of AI-led software development.

Legacy systems

One part of the rollout focuses on modernising older platforms. Legacy Modernization Services uses AWS Transform to convert systems including COBOL and Lotus Notes into newer applications and agent-based systems on the OutSystems platform.

Another element is aimed at software teams that want to keep using established development tools. The native integration with Kiro, an agentic development environment from AWS, is designed to let developers work in their preferred coding environment while linking the development lifecycle back to OutSystems.

The third strand is built around Amazon Bedrock. Bedrock-powered orchestration is intended to help customers manage the growing number of AI models on the market by routing workloads to different models through the OutSystems environment.

OutSystems is also introducing an Agentic Banking Solution for loan origination as part of that Bedrock-related launch. The orchestration tools are generally available to existing customers, while some of the newer services are being released first in preview or private preview for selected users.

Architectural shift

Woodson Martin, Chief Executive Officer of OutSystems, framed the development as part of a broader shift in software architecture.

"The shift toward agentic systems is the most significant architectural evolution of our lifetime," said Woodson Martin, Chief Executive Officer of OutSystems.

"By collaborating with AWS, we are removing the friction between an organization's legacy past and its agentic future. We aren't just helping customers build faster; we are providing the foundation to architect an entirely new generation of governed business systems," added Martin.

The announcement reflects a wider push by software vendors to bring AI model access, application development and governance into a single platform for corporate technology teams. As businesses test generative AI and autonomous software agents, many are also weighing how to integrate those systems with older internal applications and data sources.

Modernisation demand

That challenge has created demand for tools that can update longstanding systems without requiring full replacement projects. In sectors such as finance, government and large-scale industry, companies often still rely on long-established software stacks that are expensive to maintain and difficult to connect to newer AI services.

By linking with AWS Transform, OutSystems is positioning itself as an option for those customers. It says the service can translate older environments directly into modern systems on its platform, rather than leaving businesses to manage separate modernisation and AI deployment tracks.

The Kiro integration points to a second competitive battleground: control over the developer workflow. Large software providers increasingly want their platforms to remain central even when programmers choose different tools and interfaces for coding, testing and deployment.

In this case, developers will be able to access the OutSystems environment through Kiro and manage broader development processes through the OutSystems platform. OutSystems argues that this approach can support security and governance requirements without forcing developers into a single working style.

Customer perspective

Amazon Bedrock, meanwhile, has become AWS's main route for offering access to multiple foundation models and related management tools. OutSystems says its use of Bedrock is meant to address model fragmentation by giving enterprises more flexibility in how they choose and switch between models for different tasks.

One customer offered a view on why that flexibility matters. Lucy Donaldson, Chief Information Officer at Globus Family of Brands, said the combined approach could widen the options for companies balancing innovation with more cautious operational change.

"At Globus Family of Brands, we see strong value in platforms that give us flexibility, speed, and scalability as we evolve our digital and AI capabilities," said Lucy Donaldson, Chief Information Officer at Globus Family of Brands.

"The collaboration between OutSystems and AWS expands the options available to organizations looking to innovate faster while modernizing responsibly," added Donaldson.

OutSystems said the legacy modernisation service is available in preview for selected customers, while the Kiro integration is in private preview. Its Bedrock-based orchestration tools are already available to existing customers, and the banking product for loan origination is due in the next quarter.