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6 Reasons Legacy Systems Are Still In Use

SearchCIO, Wednesday, July 5,2023

Staying with tried-and-true legacy systems can feel like the safest route. But as the world changes at a dizzying pace, IT leaders might want to reconsider that strategy.

Despite the hype around digital transformation and the seeming ubiquity of the cloud, many companies prefer legacy systems because of their reliability, cost-effectiveness and familiarity. But organizations should be aware of the limitations and risks associated with using legacy systems in today's evolving environments.

What are legacy systems?

Legacy technology refers to any outdated class of technology, whether hardware or software.

The term legacy system refers more specifically to outdated software applications still in use

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