14/07/2026
Legacy modernization should not start with the assumption that everything needs to be rebuilt.
The real issue is knowing which parts of the system still work, which parts create risk, and which parts block future growth.
Without that clarity, companies may spend too much time and budget rebuilding what already works. McKinsey has reported that CIOs often see 10–20% of new product technology budgets diverted to technical debt issues, which can directly affect delivery speed and innovation capacity.
In our Newsletter Issue 18, we break down a practical framework to help companies decide what to keep, fix, refactor, integrate, rebuild, or retire before choosing a modernization partner.
👉 Read the full issue: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/dont-modernize-everything-how-decide-what-rebuild-3xpwc
The most expensive mistake in legacy modernization is assuming that everything needs to be rebuilt. When an old system becomes difficult to maintain, companies often begin with a replacement mindset.