7 reasons to modernize your old systems

Replacing your old management system is a tough decision and can take a long time to implement. However, using outdated software can accumulate errors, bugs, and other problems that directly contribute to the company's malfunctioning, causing major damage to the organization.

Find out the seven main reasons why you should upgrade your integrated management system (ERP) to a more modern version.

Integration, scalability, and compatibility problems with new systems, tools, and applications

Compatibility problems are quite common in older management systems. More often than not, they fail to provide any direct compatibility options. 

Nowadays, it's common for teams to use a wide range of tools and applications. However, more often than not, if the management systems implemented in companies are not updated, they do not allow integration with the latest tools, jeopardizing the productivity of teams and the ability to communicate between tasks and departments.

Regardless of the software version, it must be able to integrate with other tools and applications that your team uses to manage the business more efficiently and effectively. In this sense, organizations need a system capable of handling these integrations in a way that doesn't stop their processes.
 

Security threats

Cybersecurity is complex and difficult, causing most organizations to have problems detecting, investigating, and responding to computer threats.

Outdated systems are more vulnerable to malware and less resistant to cyber-attacks.  One of the reasons for this is that suppliers, at some point, discontinue their support, leaving systems short of updates, patches, new modules, and functionalities.  Once support for a system is discontinued, it quickly becomes incompatible with the latest security standards and lacks computer security treatments. 

Having an effective security system is essential for protecting a company. Companies need to maintain a comprehensive, flexible, and integrated approach to IT protection, with up-to-date software combined with advanced, user-friendly protection systems and quality support. By using a modern, up-to-date business management system, you are also ensuring greater protection for your company.
 

Slow, faulty, and underperforming systems

Declining operational speed over time and multiple crashes are reasons to consider changing your old systems. These factors mean that your software is outdated or insufficient for your business.

Outdated software can have consequences for a business, such as the productivity and satisfaction of employees and even customers, since its failures can impact processes, causing delays and leaving employees frustrated and customers dissatisfied.
 

Discontinued support

When support for the software your organization uses ends because it has completed its life cycle, it's more than a sign that you need to choose a new system. If you want to continue with the outdated solution, you won't receive updates or assistance to fix any problems, and you could lose important data and files.
 

Hidden operating costs and lost business

There are many additional hidden expenses: outdated hardware, inefficiency, or failures are some of the things that increase your system's operating costs. These expenses increase operating costs, but they can also mean lost business. If there are known inefficiencies and failures, you are less likely to get business. 
 

Increasing support and maintenance costs

The cost of maintaining a legacy system includes the following operations: updates and changes, training, and infrastructure.
 
Statistics show that, on average, companies spend around 60% to 85% of their IT budgets on maintaining old software infrastructure that doesn't meet their current business needs. In addition, lack of maintenance can lead to frequent outages.
 

Changing business practices 

Nowadays it's mandatory to make management decisions and deliver results as quickly as possible.

Business models change regularly and the fact that your system was created many years ago makes it necessary to update it frequently to avoid problems. However, these constant updates generate significant delays that negatively affect your business.


Regardless of your decision, there is only one direction: replace your old integrated management system!

Software modernization is an important part of your company's digital transformation initiative that requires a solid definition of the strategy, thorough planning, and a reliable technology partner to help your organization mitigate the related risks and get the best out of the venture. 

To help in this process of digital transformation, the Incentive System for Productive Innovation aims to promote business innovation through investment in equipment and technologies that result in a greater and more efficient production capacity and includes various investments in technology such as support for the acquisition of computer equipment and software, licenses and software, initial membership of electronic platforms, initial subscription to applications under "software as a service" schemes, among others.

Hydra iT has the best consultants who can help your company make this decision. Contact us!