Your old, longstanding Infrastructure might be getting the job done, but complacency has set in, and "works okay" is the best way to describe its performance. But is it truly efficient? Can you confidently say it doesn't need a refresh?
Opting to maintain familiar systems and address problems with temporary fixes might seem like the easier path. Understandably, the prospect of implementing a more thorough, long-term solution can be daunting, as it may lead to downtime, expenses, and disruption.
These are common reasons teams choose to hold onto an infrastructure that has "supported" you for years. However, the real cost often lies in your business never truly reaching its full potential.
Here are 6 ways your legacy Infrastructure could be holding your business' operations back...
Legacy infrastructure struggles to meet the requirements of contemporary applications and technologies.
Insufficient processing speed and storage capacity pose significant challenges when trying to adopt newer, more advanced technologies, depriving your business of the chance to adopt transformative innovations that could improve your overall operations.
When infrastructure is entirely on-premises, as opposed to being cloud-based or hybrid, accommodating new users, managing increased data volumes, and scaling other operations may necessitate further investment in equipment.
This approach is not only expensive but also time-consuming to install. The inability to swiftly adapt to new demands should be avoided, as it hampers expansion and makes it challenging to compete with agile rivals who are able to quickly dominate the market.
It's easy to foresee that future cyber attacks will focus on outdated infrastructures that often miss essential security updates and patches.
Neglecting modernisation can lead to significant consequences. Operations could be interrupted, customer data exposed, and trust eroded, not to mention the financial impact.
Legacy infrastructure is unreliable and could fail at any time, which doesn't instil much confidence.
Maintenance consumes significant IT staff time and is costly, and funds spent on repairs, parts, and upkeep aren't the only concealed expenses. Unplanned downtime frequently leads to productivity interruptions and business losses.
With outdated infrastructure, IT staff frequently dedicate more than half their time to troubleshooting, patching, bug fixing, and other maintenance activities, which is highly inefficient.
Consider this: who is left to spearhead innovation when your top talent is bogged down with troubleshooting? Who is steering your business's growth and digital transformation efforts?
The answer is: no one. Keeping outdated infrastructure running often demands specialised skills and knowledge that are becoming increasingly rare. Even if your current team possesses the necessary expertise, what happens when key members leave? With the current tech talent shortage, it's already challenging to fill standard IT positions, let alone find people willing to work with outdated technology.
Sluggish network speeds, obsolete hardware, and ineffective software result in frequent system delays, application failures, and general performance problems. These significantly hinder productivity. Employees find it challenging to complete projects on time when the foundational infrastructure prevents smooth transitions between tasks.
The repercussions of inadequate performance extend further, affecting customers who encounter delays and dissatisfaction.
The faster you modernise, the more efficiency you reclaim. So don’t hesitate.
Take action now.
Upgrade to a modern infrastructure today and see your business open up to a realm of new opportunities.