Guidelines to Master Technology Modernization
This IDC Perspective discusses the guidelines to master technology modernization. In a time of artificial intelligence (AI) disruption, legacy modernization is no longer work that can be done opportunistically or in an ad hoc way. Rather, every organization should approach modernization as a strategic and tactical imperative that is as important as any other aspect of the organization's technology road map. By making conscious decisions using a logical approach, organizations can pragmatically achieve their modernization goals."To successfully leverage generative AI (GenAI) and the other forms of AI, modernization of legacy systems and technologies is not optional. Many legacy environments are not capable of supporting the new technologies and needs and will not keep up with the accelerating pace of change," says Niel Nickolaisen, adjunct research advisor, IDC's IT Executive Programs (IEP).
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- Executive Snapshot
- Situation Overview
- Case Study 1: ERP System
- A Process for Modernization
- Step 1: Build an Inventory of Existing Systems
- Step 2: Assess the Inventory
- Step 3: Prioritize the List of Candidates
- Step 4: Evaluate What Is Required to Modernize the System
- Step 5: Determine the Modernization Approach
- Case Study 2: Software Product Platform
- Case Study 3: Consolidating Document Management Systems
- Step 6: Define, Communicate, and Implement a Modernization Road Map
- Advice for the Technology Buyer
- Strategic
- Tactical
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