Are your legacy systems holding you back?
Many government organisations rely on heritage or mature applications built on outdated technology and subjected to inadequate maintenance. It is common to hear people say “the system is going in three years,” only for it to still be in place 15 years later and playing a vital role in operations. As a result, mature systems […]
Unlock Your Legacy Ingres Data
Is your organisation looking to drive more value from the vast amounts of data locked in your legacy Ingres database? Are you keen to transform the way you work by migrating your Ingres on premise data to the cloud? Migrating data between different RDBMS products is reasonably straightforward. Migrating bespoke applications, that process the data […]
Is a new skills crisis on the horizon?
IT professionals with the skills needed to keep businesses running are disappearing from the world of work. This is a generational issue that is exacerbated by the difficult conditions of recent years which is leading to the “Grey Resignation”. The last few years have brought into sharp focus the need for organisations to be rock solid […]
Calculating the Risks of Replacing Tried and Tested Technology
Any business activity has risk associated with it. We assess risk by considering the probability that a particular thing will happen and the impact if it does. The issue is then to calculate the appetite for risk. Despite the potential for things to go wrong, an organisation with corporate knowledge embedded in proven business practices […]
Identifying and mitigating risks inherent in IT migration projects
An IT migration project typically aims to seize opportunities from adopting new technology to drive competitive advantage. The project may seek to reduce the risk of running core processes on outdated, unsupported systems wide open to cyber threats. In my previous article on “How to lay the foundations for successful digital transformation projects”, I discussed […]
How to lay the foundations for successful digital transformation projects
No one begins a transformation project aiming for it to fail, but many are challenged because the right foundations have not been laid. Government organisations, suppliers and partners all want to deliver on the initial business case, minimise risk, increase predictability, and meet time and budget targets. However, things can quickly go wrong if careful thought […]
It’s Time to Take Closer Look at Legacy Systems for Career Opportunities
There has long been a perceived skills shortage in the IT sector but, as 2020 draws to an end, factors are coming together to change the dynamic in the industry. Jobs in cutting edge technologies, new business systems and the latest apps are what make the headlines. However, sectors such as healthcare, government and banking […]
Are your legacy systems an open door to cyber attacks?
How would your business cope if systems of record or product and supply chains were disrupted by a cyber attack? Nick Denning CEO of Diegesis discusses the issues and proposes six steps to protect your organisation and its legacy systems. Often the business systems you rely on most can be the most neglected. They have […]