Retiring Old Infrastructure and Technical Debt There’s a common phrase we hear in IT conversations: “It still works.” And while that may technically be true, in today’s threat landscape, “still working” is not the same as “safe,” “efficient,” or “cost-effective.” Legacy systems and technical debt quietly accumulate in most organizations. An old server in the corner. A forgotten virtual machine running a legacy app. An unsupported operating system that no one wants to touch because it powers something “important.” Over time, these aging systems become more than outdated. They become liabilities. Let’s talk about why retiring old infrastructure is not just an upgrade. It is a strategic business decision.
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