No dissolution of thematic system

Suppose that after Basil II's death in 1025., Roman Empire got actually competent successor on the throne - one who made sure that thematic military system continued to function as intended. Tagma is still important, but thematic armies remain a capable fighting force, rather than merely garrison troops or cash cows - as they had historically become in the Western Anatolia.

What would change from then on with the above scenario?
 
They'd still be surrounded by enemies but a more competent, better organised military means they'd be better at fending off those enemies, perhaps even persuading some near neighbours that an alliance is worth while. Less dependency on mercenaries could ease the financial strain somewhat. I think another challenge would be coordinating between the Themes and the Tagmata and the different systems for recruitment, equipment, training and organisation.
 
They'd still be surrounded by enemies but a more competent, better organised military means they'd be better at fending off those enemies, perhaps even persuading some near neighbours that an alliance is worth while. Less dependency on mercenaries could ease the financial strain somewhat. I think another challenge would be coordinating between the Themes and the Tagmata and the different systems for recruitment, equipment, training and organisation.

Would it prevent the loss of Anatolia after Manzikert? IIRC, parts of Anatolia where thematic system hadn't been dissolved were able to resist for some years even after most of Anatolia was lost.
 
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