Session: Too Damn Old: Convincing the Business it’s Time to Upgrade Your Geriatric Application
In the world of fast-paced technology, enterprise software applications age like milk. Yet, many businesses still run mission-critical systems on open source software that hasn’t been updated in years—often with serious security risks.
In this session, we’ll dive into the common challenges of working with ‘geriatric’ applications, from security vulnerabilities and End-of-Life (EOL) conundrums, to hiring and velocity challenges. You’ll learn how to assess and quantify the risks, present a strong business case for upgrading, and navigate the delicate conversation with leadership when they’re reluctant to invest. With the right approach, you can convince the business to let go of outdated systems—and do it with humor, grace, and a healthy dose of reality. Or, who knows, after weighing the cost, you may come to find your timeless, classic app is perfect just the way it is.
Whether you’re managing legacy code or just trying to stop your infrastructure from resembling a retirement home, this talk will give you the tools and frameworks you need to get the business on board while you modernize safely and effectively.
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