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3 CIO Tips For Modernizing Legacy Technology

CIODIVE, Monday, June 2nd, 2025

Tackling technical debt can feel like an uphill battle. Here's how decision-makers overcome hurdles, mitigate concerns and build momentum.

Legacy technology systems and applications can cause more than a few problems for businesses.

Tech debt can hinder cost control, sink team productivity and derail emerging tech ambitions. Legacy tech upgrades come with a hefty price tag, too. Nearly two-thirds of businesses invest more than $2 million in maintenance and upgrades, according to SnapLogic data.

Big projects also exert added pressure on those in charge.

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