Information technology managers and professionals are constantly being called upon to “modernize” their systems and processes, yet, often don’t receive the support they need from everyone else. Remember, IT can never do it all alone. Modernization is more than simply moving applications to the cloud; it requires cultural change as well. And, alas, that’s the hardest part.
It’s time to “reframe your perception of ‘legacy modernization’ and stop considering it in terms of ‘technology’ or ‘replacement’ rather, reimagine your future business,” urge Angela Bishop, Ashok Subramanian, and Dilraj Aujla, all with ThoughtWorks. In a recent series of posts (parts 1, 2, and 3), they explain what it takes to overcome legacy mindsets. Here are six of their suggestions:
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