5 Tips for Modernizing a Legacy Platform

There are many reasons to consider modernizing your legacy software. But when doing so, it’s important to remember your customers who regularly use your product and to take their preferences, habits, and needs into consideration. Here are some practical tips to boost your chances of a smoother transition.

Many companies make the mistake of only focusing on new system functionality and technology improvements and forget the importance of what clients like about the legacy system. Sometimes it’s worth considering the adage “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”

But if you are going to press ahead and modernize that legacy system, configuration management best practices can help you be successful. The first step is a functional configuration audit to review and fully understand your existing functionality. Here are some practical tips to boost your chances of a smoother transition.