When the System „Works” but Costs a Fortune: The Legacy Debt in Insurance Recently, our CEO Radosław Bzoma shared his insights in the „Gazeta Ubezpieczeniowa” regarding the hidden traps of digital transformation. In particular, he addressed a paradox that many boards face today: the illusion of a functioning system. According
Legacy system documentation – the key to making an informed decision In many organisations, legacy system documentation is treated as a secondary matter. “The system works”, “people know how it works”, “we’ll document it at some point”. The problem is that a lack of documentation is not a neutral factor – in fact, it actively increases risk, particularly in the context of modernisation or replacement. Data from
Checklist before replacing a legacy system – 7 areas worth checking The decision to replace a legacy system is one of the most costly and risky technological and business decisions. A legacy system replacement checklist is a tool that helps to check whether an organisation is truly ready for replacement – or whether it is still operating on the basis of assumptions and
Projekty wymiany systemów legacy – dlaczego kończą się porażką? Wymiana systemu legacy bardzo często zaczyna się z dużą nadzieją: nowy system, nowa jakość, koniec problemów. Statystyki i doświadczenia rynkowe są jednak bezlitosne. Projekty wymiany systemów legacy należą do najbardziej ryzykownych inicjatyw IT. Dlaczego tak się dzieje i co sprawia, że
When the discussion about legacy systems matures, sooner or later the key question arises: should the existing system be modernized, or should it be replaced with a new one? The decision between modernization and replacement of a legacy system is one of the most risky questions an organization can ask
When an organization becomes aware of the risks associated with a legacy system, a seemingly simple question appears: Should we replace the system? In practice, this is the wrong question to start with. Legacy system modernization strategies are not a single scenario – they are a set of approaches that must
Legacy systems rarely stop working overnight. In most cases, they continue to operate for years – until the cost of maintaining them begins to outweigh the value they deliver. Even more importantly, many risks build up gradually and remain invisible for a long time. That’s why below we outline the
Delivering banking projects often involves unexpected challenges – but also positive surprises. Izabela Czaplejewicz, a business and systems analyst with extensive experience in large financial institutions, shares insights into the realities of her work and what helps – or hinders – effective collaboration with clients.
Digital transformation is a process that might seem complex but is essential for ensuring an enterprise's efficiency. Undeniably, the insurance industry is undergoing this transformation. We can observe innovative solutions in claims handling, automated document workflow, and comprehensive analytical tools. Insurance companies aiming to deliver the highest quality services
In many organizations, the word legacy triggers strong emotions. For some, it’s synonymous with “something old and problematic.” For others, it’s a critical business component that “simply has to work.” To have a meaningful conversation about legacy systems, it’s worth starting with the basics: what they actually