Out of the Digital Overgrowth: Why Your Legacy Applications Cost More Than They Benefit

When IT becomes a burden, it’s usually not the new that’s the problem — but the old. In many companies, parallel systems have accumulated over the years: legacy databases, decommissioned applications, and historically grown isolated solutions. They continue running in the background, costing time, money, and nerves — without delivering real added value.

The Hidden Cost of IT’s Past

What many underestimate: outdated applications are not just technical burdens but also economic risks. They cause hidden maintenance costs, tie up resources, and increase the attack surface for cybersecurity incidents. Additionally, they often stand in the way when it comes to introducing new, more efficient systems.

Application Exit as a Strategic Lever

Application Exit means systematically parting ways with outdated systems — without losing access to important data. The process includes:

• Systematic analysis of the IT landscape: Which systems are still in use? Which are not?

• Decision-making on decommissioning and archiving: What gets shut down? What must be retained?

• Audit-proof preservation of historical data: Because compliance requirements don’t end with system shutdown.

The Path to a Clear, Secure IT Infrastructure

Application Exit is not just a pure phase-out. It is a strategic step toward IT simplification, data security, and long-term efficiency. Companies that take action here not only create space for innovation but also increase control over their entire IT architecture.

Conclusion: Those who properly decommission their legacy applications today invest in a future-proof IT — while simultaneously saving costs, reducing risks, and cutting complexity.

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