Survey Reveals IT Modernization Challenges and Solutions for Success
A survey by Rocket Software, conducted by Forrester Consulting, reveals that IT modernization poses significant challenges but is crucial for business success. Key findings include:
• Challenges: One-third of IT decision-makers report that modernization disrupts productivity. Common issues include costly application rewrites, security concerns, talent shortages, and inadequate tools.
• Impact: 38% of respondents say modernization challenges affect talent recruitment, 35% report reduced competitiveness, and 44% experience delayed project timelines.
Rocket Software Survey – IT Modernisation
• Success Factors: Effective IT modernization aligns technology with business needs. Companies partnering with external experts (e.g., hyperscalers, managed service providers) see fewer disruptions.
• Survey Insights: Experienced IT leaders prioritize cloud-native applications and competitive advantage, while beginners focus on basic modernization. The top goals include improved application integration, cloud scalability, and DevOps pipelines.
Phil Buckellew from Rocket Software emphasizes the importance of strategic partnerships in navigating modernization’s complexities to enhance efficiency and innovation.