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Top 5 Outdated IT Practices That Companies Need To Eliminate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Technology changes nearly as quickly as the calendar flips. A new device or upgrade that was trending not long ago may become antiquated or obsolete before you know it.<\/p>\n

Information technology is integral to most businesses today, but keeping up with the interrelated parts of IT and the advancements \u2013 from software to cyber security to social media platforms \u2013 isn\u2019t always prioritized. IT experts say companies falling behind in that category could see their business slip as a result.<\/p>\n

\u201cOver the last several years, many IT practices have become fixed and inflexible,\u201d<\/em> says Chris Hoose, an IT consultant who works with small businesses. \u201cWhile older concepts are a good springboard, some have become ineffective. There are many you can reconsider and\/or eliminate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Hoose looks at five IT practices he thinks businesses should stop using:<\/p>\n

1. Outdated software<\/h2>\n

One of the biggest security vulnerabilities a company can face is one of the simplest to address: outdated software. \u201cThere are many risks associated with using unsupported or outdated software, and hackers love to exploit these gaps,\u201d<\/em> Hoose says. \u201cThen there are the inevitable problems of a system failure or antiquated workflows that slow a company\u2019s productivity. Although upgrading software \u2013 including your operating systems \u2013 can be time-consuming and expensive, doing so can safeguard your organization and create more room for innovations.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

2. In-house server hosting<\/h2>\n

Much of today\u2019s modern software is hosted in the cloud. \u201cMost cloud vendors are able to provide public, private or hybrid cloud hosting based on your requirements,\u201d<\/em> Hoose says. \u201cWith such extensive cloud capability, there is no reason anymore to rely on in-house server hosting. Migrating to these versions can not only help save your business the costs of purchasing and maintaining software, but also the costs of maintenance and upkeep on servers.\u201d<\/em> Another plus of cloud computing is the added security of cloud disaster recovery, a backup and restore capability that enables companies to recover data and switch to a secondary operational mode.<\/p>\n

3. Inflexible work environment<\/h2>\n

The new wave of the workforce is an IT strategy that includes video cameras and laptops for team members to facilitate remote work and remote communications. \u201cIf your firm doesn\u2019t have that flexibility, they risk being left behind,\u201d Hoose says. \u201cFlexible work arrangements improve a company\u2019s effectiveness and morale. It\u2019s one of the best uses of today\u2019s IT.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

4. Newsgroups and discussion forums<\/h2>\n

These popular mediums once served as portals where questions were raised from the team and answers were provided in a question-and-answer format. Better alternatives, Hoose says, are options like Facebook, Hangouts or Slack. \u201cThe format is far more intuitive and user-friendly with social media pages than with conventional discussion forums,\u201d<\/em> he says. \u201cAlso, multiple answers can be handled easily with social-media pages.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

5. Unnecessary complexity<\/h2>\n

Hoose says an overly complex structure is the core failing of legacy systems. \u201cRethink your architecture and prioritize for simplicity,\u201d<\/em> he says. \u201cWhen modernizing your systems, less is more in terms of both architecture and functionality. You can start by implementing only the most important features. Make sure the new application will work well with the rest of the tools used in your business by default. Whatever applications you choose, make sure you use a solid and future-ready technology stack to deliver optimal performance.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cMany executives are unsure, or even unaware, of the risk that obsolescence presents to their technology portfolios,\u201d<\/em> Hoose says. \u201cTheir uncertainty stems from not having the right data and dealing with conflicting points of view on priority, value, and risk.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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