Legacy stories
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Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO
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legacy
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job moves
Johnson Controls has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer, starting 12 March 2025, succeeding George R. Oliver who becomes Non-Executive Chairman.
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Port of Tauranga enhances efficiency with automated robots
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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robots
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rpa
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ai
New Zealand's Port of Tauranga is utilising robots to revitalise legacy IT systems and ease staff workloads, significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
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Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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physical security
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data privacy
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ai
A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.
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Celebrating win-win-win-win relationships in business
Mon, 8th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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collaboration
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sailpoint
SailPoint's collaboration with Baidam exemplifies a powerful business model, blending commercial success with social responsibility to drive reconciliation and support First Nations communities.
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Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders
Tue, 16th Apr 2024
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microsoft
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linkedin
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leadership
Satya Nadella’s leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.
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Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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genai
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ai
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it debt
Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.
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Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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aiops
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cleantech
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sustainability
Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.
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Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom in noteworthy expansion
Wed, 17th Jan 2024
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software development
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cloud services
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customers
Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom Technology, marking its first expansion into Australia and New Zealand in the managed IT and software services sector.
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Fran Rosch takes over as CEO of Imprivata from Gus Malezis
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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customers
Fran Rosch assumes role as CEO of digital identity firm Imprivata, succeeding Gus Malezis from Jan 1, 2024.
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Titan of Tech - Jess Firth of EsseVault
Fri, 18th Aug 2023
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dr
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cloud services
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legacy
Jess Firth, Founder and CEO of EsseVault, is revolutionizing digital legacy management with his secure online platform.
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Updating legacy systems amongst biggest challenges in telecoms
Tue, 20th Jun 2023
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uc
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cloud services
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telco
IFS study reveals challenges and priorities for Communication Service Providers in 2023. Shifting regulations and technology upgrades among key concerns.
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A solution to the security challenge of legacy applications
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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application security
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cybersecurity
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patching
Legacy applications are vulnerable to hackers due to outdated security measures. Application-aware workload protection offers a solution.
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Aussie banks struggle to make headway on digitisation plans
Tue, 11th Oct 2022
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digital transformation
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open source
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report
Operational hurdles, regulatory challenges, legacy technologies, and skills gaps are slowing down the momentum as banks look to stay competitive.
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Trellix enables greater cyber resiliency with extended XDR platform
Thu, 29th Sep 2022
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
Trellix expands its XDR platform, offering cyber resiliency and improved security operations for over 40,000 customers.
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Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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ecommerce
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customers
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synergy
New Zealand's Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla, with founder Simon Barton moving into the role of CFO and mentoring MacKinlay.
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How to modernise legacy apps without compromising security
Wed, 18th May 2022
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ddos
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devops
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data analytics
At a time when digital transformation has become central to business, even the most important applications come with a ‘use-by’ date.
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When technology overstays its welcome
Fri, 11th Feb 2022
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Battles with ‘legacy’ systems have transitioned into broader battles with ‘tech debt’, but the root cause and resolution options are still much the same.
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Vital assets: Why modernising your organisation’s finance function has never been more important
Mon, 24th Jan 2022
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digital transformation
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fintech
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security technology alliance
COVID-19 has highlighted the need for finance teams to adapt and invest in digital transformation, as outdated tools hinder growth and deter top talent.
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Manufacturers struggle to close security gaps as they undergo digital transformation
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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it in manufacturing
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iot
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industrial iot
Combining new and legacy operational technology has left manufacturers vulnerable to cyberattacks, says ISG report.
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Legacy tech will never be dead – it’s a hybrid cloud world forever
Tue, 11th Jan 2022
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saas
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
Legacy technology is here to stay, so businesses must find a way to make it work alongside modern systems. Automation and hybrid IT provide the solution.