40% Faster
.NET 6+ performance boost
Cross-Platform
Windows, Linux, macOS
Cloud Native
Azure & container ready
Modern C#
Latest language features
.NET Framework Is In Maintenance Mode
Microsoft is no longer adding new features to .NET Framework. Modern .NET (6/7/8) is the future with significant performance improvements, cross-platform support, and continuous innovation.
Massive Performance Gains
.NET 6/7/8 delivers up to 40% better performance than .NET Framework through improved JIT compilation, better garbage collection, and optimized libraries.
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Cross-Platform
Deploy on Windows, Linux, or macOS. Run in containers. Host on any cloud platform.
Container Ready
Native Docker support. Deploy to Kubernetes. Perfect for microservices architecture.
Modern C# Features
Records, pattern matching, nullable references, async streams, and more productivity features.
Long-Term Support
.NET 8 LTS provides 3 years of support with regular security updates and patches.
Complete VB.NET Migration Services
From .NET Framework to .NET 8, from VB.NET to C#, from Windows-only to cross-platform—we handle every aspect of your migration journey.
Assessment
Modernization
Migration
Support
Engagement Models
Choose the engagement model that best fits your application complexity and timeline.
Assessment Only
Comprehensive VB.NET analysis with migration roadmap and recommendations
- Code quality report
- Migration roadmap
- Effort estimation
- Risk assessment
Full Migration
End-to-end VB.NET to .NET Core/6/7/8 migration with optional C# conversion
- Complete upgrade
- C# conversion
- Testing & QA
- Post-launch support
Incremental Upgrade
Phased migration approach allowing gradual modernization
- Module-by-module
- Shared compatibility
- Risk mitigation
- Continuous delivery
VB.NET Application Types
We Specialize In
We migrate all types of VB.NET applications to modern .NET platforms.
Windows Forms
Migrate WinForms apps to .NET 6+ or modernize to Blazor Desktop or web-based interfaces.
WPF Applications
Upgrade WPF applications to .NET 6+ with improved performance and modern XAML features.
ASP.NET Web Forms
Migrate to ASP.NET Core with Razor Pages, Blazor, or modern SPA frameworks.
ASP.NET MVC
Upgrade ASP.NET MVC to ASP.NET Core MVC with improved middleware and dependency injection.
Windows Services
Migrate to .NET Worker Services with better hosting, health checks, and container support.
Class Libraries
Upgrade libraries to .NET Standard 2.0 or .NET 6+ for broader compatibility.
Our Migration Process
A proven methodology for migrating VB.NET applications to modern .NET with minimal risk.
Codebase Assessment
Analyze your VB.NET application, identify .NET Framework dependencies, third-party libraries, and create a comprehensive migration plan.
Migration Strategy
Choose between in-place upgrade, side-by-side migration, or complete rewrite based on your application complexity and business needs.
Framework Upgrade
Migrate from .NET Framework to .NET 6/7/8, update project files, resolve breaking changes, and modernize deprecated APIs.
C# Conversion (Optional)
Convert VB.NET code to C# for better tooling support, wider developer availability, and modern language features.
Testing & Validation
Comprehensive testing including unit tests, integration tests, and regression testing to ensure functionality is preserved.
Deployment & Support
Deploy to cloud or on-premise infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and ongoing support.
Why Choose Ocius for VB.NET Migration?
Microsoft-focused expertise with deep knowledge of both legacy .NET Framework and modern .NET platforms.
.NET Specialists
Our team has worked with every version of .NET since 2002. We understand the platform deeply.
VB.NET & C# Experts
Fluent in both VB.NET and C#. We can migrate or convert based on your team's preferences.
Performance Focus
We don't just migrate—we optimize. Expect significant performance improvements in the new platform.
Risk Mitigation
Incremental migration approach with comprehensive testing ensures zero business disruption.
Azure Expertise
Certified Azure developers ready to modernize your applications for cloud deployment.
Long-term Partnership
Ongoing support, training, and enhancements as your application evolves on the new platform.
Common Questions
The .NET Framework is in maintenance mode with no new features. .NET 6/7/8 offers significant performance improvements (up to 40% faster), cross-platform support, better cloud integration, container support, and access to modern C# features. Migration ensures long-term support and access to the latest innovations.
While VB.NET is supported in .NET 6+, we often recommend C# conversion because: it has better tooling and IDE support, more developers available, more community resources and examples, and some newer .NET features are C#-first. However, if your team is comfortable with VB.NET, staying with it is perfectly valid.
Timeline depends on application size and complexity. A small application might take 1-2 months, while enterprise applications can take 6-12 months. We provide detailed estimates after assessment. Using incremental migration, you can start seeing benefits within weeks while the full migration continues.
Yes, Windows Forms is fully supported in .NET 6+. We can migrate your WinForms application to the latest .NET while preserving the UI. Alternatively, we can modernize to Blazor Desktop, MAUI, or web-based interfaces depending on your requirements.
WPF is fully supported in .NET 6+ and migrates well. We update your WPF application to modern .NET, resolve breaking changes, update deprecated APIs, and optimize performance. The UI remains unchanged unless you want modernization.
We migrate from Entity Framework 6 to Entity Framework Core, which offers better performance and new features. This includes updating your data models, DbContext, migrations, and queries. We ensure all database operations work correctly after migration.
ASP.NET Web Forms is not supported in .NET Core/.NET 6+. We migrate Web Forms applications to ASP.NET Core with Razor Pages, Blazor, or a modern SPA framework (React/Angular). While this requires UI changes, we preserve all business logic and functionality.
Yes, we handle third-party control migration. Many vendors (Telerik, DevExpress, Syncfusion) offer .NET Core versions of their controls. Where direct equivalents don't exist, we find alternatives or implement custom solutions that match the original functionality.
We analyze all COM dependencies and either find .NET alternatives, wrap them for compatibility, or use .NET's COM interop capabilities. For Windows-specific features, we ensure the application runs on Windows while still benefiting from modern .NET performance.
Yes, we offer comprehensive post-migration support including bug fixes, performance optimization, security updates, and feature enhancements. We also provide training for your team on the new .NET platform and best practices.