Companies still running legacy applications have many different reasons for doing so. One of the main reasons is likely because of the cost and time-consuming process of a legacy system migration. However, updating these applications may take time and money, but the long-term benefits will outweigh the short-term consequences when you hire the right company to perform the legacy migration. Sometimes it’s not obvious when the time comes for an update, but other times it’s very clear. Here are some things to look out for to help you determine when an update to your legacy applications is necessary.
A slow system that constantly crashes or takes a significant amount of time to load can decrease performance capabilities significantly. When you’re operating a large business, wasting a few minutes every day can translate into dozens of workdays lost due to employee unproductivity. Spending the time and resources to perform a legacy software migration can help employees be more productive on a daily basis.
Older systems likely don’t have mobile capabilities, and if they do, they are very limited. With the rise in users preferring mobile applications, a legacy migration may be necessary to keep up with the competition. Plus, your employees will benefit from having mobile capabilities since they can access software on devices other than the office computer.
Every business wants to grow. Whether you’re in the healthcare industry, insurance, finance, oil and gas, commercial product development or others, things change and your software has to be able to adapt. One of the most important things to remember is to adapt your software to your business, rather than adapting your business to the software. This can prevent business growth, but focusing on your legacy system migration to newer technologies can promote growth.
Outdated applications can create some serious security risks for any company. IT security threats are increasing by the day, and if a company doesn’t have the best security measures in place, a disaster can strike at any given moment. At the very least, a legacy migration can alleviate some IT security concerns.
If you constantly have to reach out for software support and maintenance, you’re wasting valuable time and money. Every minute of downtime is critical for a business, and can lead to tens of thousands of dollars being wasted over the course of the year. In many cases, the money spent on support exceeds the cost of getting a legacy software migration. And when the migration is complete, the support issues should diminish significantly, leading to higher employee productivity and a boost in the bottom line.
Antares can easily understand a company’s needs when it comes to the software they have and the applications they run. With 30 years of experience, we work with companies in various industries to migrate their legacy applications and bring them up-to-date while providing recommendations for improving efficiency and promoting business growth. If it’s been a while since you’ve upgraded your software, contact us to see how we can help.
