How Legacy System Modernisation Cuts Business Costs
Many organisations have older, outdated systems that are instrumental to their day-to-day operations; we call these?legacy systems. As they’re built on old technology, they can become slow, cumbersome or don’t have the agility to integrate new technologies.
Having been in place for such a long time, legacy systems often become deeply ingrained into organisations, which makes them difficult to replace without causing disruption or risk.
With ‘digital transformation’ a popular strategy for businesses, many software companies would say you should replace your old legacy systems.?But that isn’t your only option!
While there are benefits to replacing your legacy system, legacy system modernisation is a practical alternative which is not always considered.
Ways You Will Save Cost Through Legacy System Modernisation:
Modernising your legacy system will save your business money in several ways, here are just a few:
1.?Reduced maintenance costs: Legacy systems can be expensive because of their age, lack of support ad difficulty finding specialist support. Modernising the system will remove these costs and make sourcing professionals easier.
2.?Increased business efficiency: Modernising your systems will streamline your business and increase your staff’s efficiency. Your staff can save time through process automation and faster software.
3.?Improved data management: A legacy system typically has limited data capacity and can be different to integrate with other systems. Modernising the system can improve data storage and allow it to talk to third-party systems.
4.?Enhanced security: Legacy systems can be vulnerable to cyberattacks because of their outdated firewalls and defences. A modernisation will see your security updated to meet with today’s cyber landscape.
6. Improved customer experience: Modernising your system and increasing its performance will ultimately lead to a better customer experience. In turn, this may lead to customer loyalty and repeat business.
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It’s like Adding a Turbo to a Banger
We like to think of legacy system modernisation as modifying an old or slow car.
Imagine your 15-year-old computer system was a rusty banger that couldn’t even reach 50mph on a motorway and suffered from interior and exterior damage. You want a faster, shinier car, but you’re too attached and familiar with the car you’ve had for what feels like a lifetime.
Think of your IT infrastructure as this car. Your legacy system is the engine of the operations: the one working hard to drive your business forward. However, its age and limited capabilities are holding the rest of the car back.
The proud car owner in this case would modify the engine, or perhaps add a turbo to improve its performance. They would also give the car a fresh paint job to make it look more modern.
These are the same principles we take with legacy system modernisation. We can add functionality or tweak the code to improve the performance and speed of the legacy; while at the same time, giving it a new interface so it looks fresh and modern. We can also ‘bolt-on’ third-party applications, meaning your separate systems are all interacting with your legacy system.
Besides providing users with a more streamlined and unified experience, legacy modernisation offers these advantages:
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At PSP, we love taking legacy systems and adapting them to meet the needs of the client. If you’re looking to jazz up your legacy system, give us a call: 01775 722377 or email: [email protected]