
AI-Assisted Legacy System Modernisation
BTM worked with IAG Cargo to explore the use of generative AI in modernising a legacy enterprise software application.
AI and software solutions powered by academic expertise and emerging talent.
We bring Brunel academics and talented student developers together to solve real industry challenges, from initial exploration and proof of concept through to working software.
Discuss a ProjectExplore how BTM can support your organisation across four key areas of digital innovation.
We design and develop web applications, APIs and digital tools tailored to your organisation’s needs. We work iteratively, with regular demonstrations and a clear focus on quality, documentation and handover.
We work with you to understand the challenge, context and desired outcomes before defining a solution.
We combine academic expertise and current research to explore and design the right solution.
We build iteratively, testing and validating the solution as it develops.
We learn from results and feedback, refining the solution to deliver real-world value.
Have a challenge in mind? Let’s explore it together and identify the right way forward.
Brunel Talent Marketplace (BTM) is Brunel University's software innovation partners unit, bringing together academic experts and talented students to deliver high-quality AI, software engineering, data science and web development projects for organisations of all sizes.
Every project combines the experience of Brunel academics with the creativity and technical ability of carefully selected students. This enables organisations to access innovative, affordable solutions while providing students with genuine commercial experience before they graduate.
BTM has successfully delivered projects for start-ups, SMEs, charities and multinational organisations, helping solve real business challenges while developing the next generation of software engineers.
Guided by Brunel academics with real-world industry experience.
Carefully selected students with proven technical capability.
Applying the latest technologies and research to real challenges.
High-quality outcomes at a more affordable level.
BTM is built on a simple belief: the best software engineers are developed by working on real projects.
Every BTM project creates opportunities for students to work alongside experienced academics, collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and engage directly with industry. This combination of academic excellence and practical experience allows students to develop the technical and professional skills expected by modern employers, while ensuring our partners receive high-quality solutions.
Behind every successful BTM project is the BTM Academy, our structured professional development programme that prepares students for industry through technical training, collaborative engineering, AI-assisted software development and real project experience.
The Academy ensures that every student joining a client project has demonstrated the skills, professionalism and commitment expected in a commercial software engineering environment.

Strong foundations in modern technologies.
Teamwork, communication and agile working in real environments.
Practical use of AI tools to build smarter and more efficient solutions.
Ownership, reliability and commitment to delivering real value.
Behind every BTM project is a unique combination of academic experts and talented students working together to deliver real-world solutions. Our experts provide technical leadership, research expertise, and quality assurance, while our student teams bring fresh ideas, modern technologies, and the drive to solve challenging problems.
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