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How to Modernize Old Business Software Without Disrupting Daily Operations
A practical approach to improving aging business systems without attempting a risky all-at-once replacement.
Old does not automatically mean bad
A legacy system may contain years of valuable business rules and operational knowledge. If it continues to perform an important function reliably, replacing the entire system may not be the best first move.
The real question is which parts are creating risk, cost or limitations for the business.
Modernize the biggest problems first
Instead of treating modernization as one enormous project, businesses can improve the system in stages.
Protect daily operations
The modernization plan should recognize that employees and customers still need the business to operate throughout the project.
Smaller controlled changes make it easier to test improvements, manage risk and learn before moving to the next part of the system.
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