The hidden costs of legacy systems – why continuous updates pay off

When IT experts refer to IT systems as "legacy systems," it is often with negative connotations. Legacy systems are criticized for being hopelessly outdated and incapable of keeping up with today’s technological landscape.

But for many business leaders, the inevitable question arises:

Why change something that still works? 🤔

According to Jacob Herbst, director at the IT security firm Dubex, there are several serious risks associated with using outdated systems:

“There are various risks in running outdated applications. You get stuck in a place where it’s difficult to develop further. You risk dealing with errors that cannot be fixed because there is no longer support, which, in the worst case, can become business-critical. At the same time, there’s the security aspect – new vulnerabilities will no longer be patched.”

These challenges show that legacy systems can expose businesses to significant operational and security issues, far beyond immediate functionality. 💻

In a world where customer needs, regulations, and competition evolve rapidly, outdated systems risk becoming a bottleneck for business development.

Legacy systems simply cannot adapt to the flexibility modern businesses require.

Should new IT systems be implemented every year? 😰

Not necessarily – it’s not about constantly replacing entire IT systems, but rather about taking a more flexible and continuous approach to software updates.

With strategic planning, IT systems can better support the changing demands of businesses, ensuring that products and services can continuously be adapted to customer needs. 📈

Source: Dubex Report

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