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Examples of legacy modernisation projects

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Chrissie Buchanan
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631
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English
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Summary

Legacy systems often become costly and inefficient over time, impeding growth and innovation due to the resources required for maintenance and the increased risk of security vulnerabilities. In highly regulated industries, outdated systems can even lead to financial liabilities, such as significant fines for data breaches. Despite the importance of modernizing these systems, many organizations struggle with "analysis paralysis" and resource constraints, which leaves limited budget for innovation. The U.S. federal budget exemplifies this issue, with a significant portion allocated to maintaining legacy systems rather than modernization. To alleviate these challenges, companies are adopting application modernization strategies, focusing on specific challenges and setting incremental goals to enhance development efficiency. This approach includes leveraging microservices, improving automation, simplifying toolchains, and reducing development lifecycles, as demonstrated by organizations like Ask Media Group, Equinix, Goldman Sachs, and Jaguar Land Rover, which have successfully transitioned to more agile and scalable solutions.

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