Lancom launches application assurance service for firms

Lancom Technology has launched an Application Assurance Service for business-critical applications.

The service gives organisations an independent assessment of application health and readiness, focusing on security, performance, governance and operational support.

Lancom is introducing the service as companies rely more heavily on software to deliver products, services and customer interactions, while facing greater scrutiny over resilience and security from customers, auditors, insurers, boards and regulators.

Many organisations have invested heavily in application development but lack an external view on whether their systems are configured, hosted and protected appropriately. The service is intended to address that gap through a review framework that identifies risks before they become operational problems.

Controls in the assessment are managed through a matrix and mapped to recognised standards including OWASP, the AWS Well-Architected Framework, the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework, CIS and NIS. Outputs include a technical gap report and a business summary.

Assessment focus

The service is aimed at organisations preparing to launch new applications, expand existing platforms, meet customer due diligence requirements, or satisfy governance, audit and regulatory expectations.

It grew out of customer work that highlighted uncertainty around security posture, technical debt, undocumented dependencies and the risk that application changes could disrupt business operations.

Priscila Bernardes, Chief Executive Officer of Lancom Technology, said: "Making mistakes faster doesn't lead to the right outcomes.

"While AI definitely does produce code at unparalleled pace, the need for skilled oversight has only become more prominent. Careful control, documentation and governance help translate speed into lasting value."

Bernardes said the gap between software that works in a proof-of-concept setting and software that is ready for production remains a central issue for many organisations reviewing application investments.

She added: "Applications are increasingly the front door to modern organisations. Whether supporting customers, staff or critical operations, businesses need confidence that these applications are secure, maintainable and fit for purpose. Application Assurance provides an independent view of that readiness."

Governance pressure

The launch comes as artificial intelligence tools speed up software development and raise questions about how businesses maintain oversight, documentation and governance as code is produced more quickly.

The assessment evaluates software across several areas, including security, governance, operational supportability, architecture and business risk. The framework is designed to identify priority gaps and set out recommendations intended to reduce operational risk while supporting future growth.

Bernardes said: "There's a difference between a technically capable application, which we often see in proof-of-concept exercises, and one that is production-ready. That's why Application Assurance evaluates software through multiple lenses, including security, governance, operational supportability, architecture and business risk."

The service is particularly suited to businesses in regulated sectors, companies preparing for customer growth and software owners that want external assurance without carrying out a full rebuild of an application estate.

Demand has also been growing for practical guidance before organisations commit to large application investments or deploy systems that will be used directly by customers.

Bernardes added: "This is a solution particularly suitable for companies operating in regulated industries, those preparing for customer growth, and software owners seeking assurance without undertaking a full application rebuild.

"Even as AI coding accelerates developer productivity, demand is growing for higher-level software development expertise, particularly around quality assurance.

"Our Application Assurance service provides a structured approach to validating application readiness while aligning technology investments with business outcomes."