The Hidden GDPR Risks of Legacy Systems: A Case for Application Retirement
Blog Commentary: Legacy systems may seem harmless—quietly running in the background, storing years of business data—but beneath the surface, they pose significant compliance risks, especially in the era of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). With cumulative GDPR fines exceeding €4.5 billion by 2023, the stakes have never been higher. As organizations grapple with complex […]
How Legacy Systems Are Draining Your IT Budget and What to Do About It?
Blog Commentary: Legacy applications were once integral to business operations, but today, they are maintained solely for data retention, adding unnecessary costs and risks. These aging systems consume valuable IT resources, introduce security vulnerabilities, and hinder innovation. As enterprises move towards digital transformation, decommissioning outdated applications is no longer optional—it’s essential. Did you know? According […]
The Role of Data Masking in Achieving Zero Trust Security
Blog Commentary: By the end of 2025, 60% of organizations will adopt Zero Trust as a foundational security model, yet only half will achieve measurable outcomes, warns Gartner. This gap underscores the urgency for strategies that operationalize zero-trust principles effectively. Among these, Data Masking emerges as a critical enabler—transforming how enterprises secure sensitive information while […]
Unlocking Hidden ROI: The Strategic Benefits of Legacy Application Retirement (Save $1 million)
Blog Commentary: The very legacy applications that powered enterprise growth for decades have transformed into costly barriers to business advancement. According to a Forrester survey, close to 60% of CTOs find their outdated technology stack expensive and insufficient for supporting modern applications. Beyond reducing costs, this approach addresses the significant opportunity cost of maintaining outdated […]
Top 5 Red Flags Indicating It’s Time for Application Retirement
Blog Commentary: Organizations often struggle with the challenge of retiring outdated applications, which impacts not only operational efficiency but also strains IT budgets and hinders technological agility. Understanding when to sunset legacy systems is crucial for maintaining technological agility while optimizing IT spending. Forrester Research reports that enterprises spend up to 80% of their IT […]
2025: The Year of Comprehensive Privacy Regulations
Blog Commentary: The digital revolution has transformed how we live, work, and interact. But this transformation comes at a cost – the erosion of our privacy. Data privacy: It’s no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. With the rise of AI and the ever-growing reliance on digital platforms, the need to protect our personal information […]