Business Impact of Migrating Legacy ASP Applications to ASP.NET MVC

Abstract

The migration of legacy ASP (Active Server Pages) applications to ASP.NET MVC (Model–View–Controller) has become a critical business strategy for organizations seeking modernization, security, and scalability in an increasingly competitive environment. Legacy ASP applications, while historically significant, often pose challenges such as high maintenance costs, limited scalability, and lack of integration with emerging technologies. This paper investigates the business impact of transitioning from ASP to ASP.NET MVC, with a focus on cost efficiency, performance improvements, developer productivity, security, and long-term maintainability. Through a comprehensive review of literature, real-world case studies, and comparative analysis, this research outlines how organizations benefit not only technologically but also strategically by aligning IT infrastructures with modern software engineering paradigms. The findings suggest that ASP.NET MVC not only supports agile development but also reduces operational risks, enhances user experience, and drives digital transformation initiatives, ultimately providing a measurable return on investment (ROI).