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ERP’s FOMO: Why CIOs Still Prioritize Old School Modernization

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H. Michael Burgett
Contributing Writer
Classroom inside old one - ERP's FOMO: Why CIOs Still Prioritize Old School Modernization

In this modern era dominated by artificial intelligence (AI) and headline-making technologies like ChatGPT, one might assume that enterprise resource planning (ERP) modernization has taken a back seat for Chief Information Officers (CIOs). However, this assumption couldn’t be further from the truth. Despite the technological advancements capturing attention, CIOs continue to prioritize ERP modernization as a critical initiative for their organizations.

Legacy ERP systems, with their outdated architecture and limited capabilities, cannot keep up with the evolving demands of the digital age and technology leaders recognize that without a modernized ERP system, businesses risk falling behind in a competitive landscape driven by data, analytics, and streamlined processes.

AI and ChatGPT may be transforming certain aspects of businesses, but they cannot replace the fundamental role that ERP systems play in managing operations, streamlining processes, and enabling data-driven decision-making. In fact tech execs understand that ERP modernization remains essential to actually harnessing the power of AI and emerging technologies effectively.

In this context, the ERP Modernization Maturity Assessment released jointly by Workday and IDC emerges as a resource for CIOs navigating the complexities of modernization. By utilizing this assessment, CIOs may gain insights into their current ERP landscape, benchmark their maturity level against industry peers, and identify gaps that need to be addressed. The assessment provides a roadmap for CIOs to develop a comprehensive modernization strategy that aligns with their organization’s unique requirements and goals.

Therefore CIOs must strike a delicate balance between new and old technologies, and understand that while emerging technologies offer exciting possibilities, they must also harness the value of existing systems and technologies that have proven their worth over time. These leaders know that innovation is not solely about adopting the latest trends; it’s about making strategic decisions based on the specific needs and goals of their organization.

“CIOs must strike a delicate balance between new and old technologies”

So while focusing on shiny new things is all the rage, lets not forget our need to focus on the modernization of our good old fashion tech and its tried and true ability to propel our businesses forward.

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