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Legacy IT infrastructure is like an old car: It might be your favorite, it might still run, but it’s inefficient, unreliable, and lacks the safety features of a newer model. While legacy IT systems ...
Computer technology has experienced exponential growth since the 1960s and '70s, with computational capabilities and software innovation roughly doubling in power every two years. At such a rapid pace ...
There’s a point where every business runs into the same dilemma: keep patching the old system or rip it out and rebuild from scratch. Both options come with baggage. Both feel risky. And both can ...
Jakob Freund is the CEO of Camunda, a software company innovating end-to-end process orchestration and automation with agentic AI. In 2025, AI is everywhere. But legacy technology isn’t going anywhere ...
Legacy applications are a cornerstone for many organizations but can bring challenges that hinder growth. They can slow down productivity, impacting profit-driving operations. Outdated systems also ...
Imagine buying a hundred-year-old house. To keep your family safe, you need to update the antiquated plumbing and electrical systems to meet current building standards. But there's no existing ...
Akilah Willery, education strategist for CDW•G, is a former instructional technology executive director with more than 20 years of experience in K–12 education. She has led a long-standing virtual ...
In today’s fast-changing technology landscape, the term “legacy” often receives a negative connotation. But for many companies, legacy systems are mission-critical. They run the purchasing, ...
Legacy maintenance software at trucking companies can be charming for its vintage qualities. While the enterprise portion of the operation is likely running the latest operating systems with all the ...