Old, clunky and dangerous - no, we’re not talking about a certain world leader but about outdated legacy systems that might be hurting your business. Many companies are using software and other tech that is no longer fit for purpose, leaving themselves wide open to risks like increased downtime and integration challenges. Sounds about right?
But, we hear you cry, we can’t just bin our systems while they still house our data and support our processes! We hear ya - this is a real dilemma for modern businesses who want the bells and whistles like encryption, integration and authentication but still need to use their existing tech. After all, most IT movers and shakers say that legacy systems are holding them back from achieving the kind of digital transformation that will take them into the future.
So, how do you keep the risk on the down low with these antiquated systems while keeping the wheels turning? The answer, of course, lies with our new best pal, artificial intelligence.
AI-Powered Risk Mitigation: A New Standard
Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the last few years (which may explain those old legacy systems) you’ll know that AI is now supercharging the way that IT teams keep up with the Jones’s. Machine learning, predictive analytics and automation all go into the mix to allow providers to put their finger on and prevent risks before they blow up into major headaches.
One example of this approach is shown by
IT services by Adrem Systems, where AI technology is incorporated into monitoring and maintenance systems. AI algorithms can recognize unusual login patterns, data exfiltration attempts, or sudden spikes in resource consumption, flagging these events for immediate investigation. Early detection enables rapid response, minimizing potential damage and ensuring business continuity.
The integration of AI into legacy systems also helps with decision-making. AI-powered analytics can identify underlying patterns and spot root causes of recurring issues. This allows IT teams to implement long-term solutions instead of temporary fixes. Obviously, this cycle of continuous improvement contributes to more stable and secure IT environments.
In the same way,
services provided by Aether IT use AI-driven tools to optimize legacy system support by automating simple tasks like patch management, updates and problem resolution. Automation reduces human error and speeds up response times, so that IT personnel can focus on higher level tasks.
What is the Impact of AI in Managed IT Services?
If you’ve stayed with us this far, well done you, but we have no doubt that what you really want to know is “what will it really do for me?” Fair question and the answer to that is quite a lot actually. Putting AI to work on your legacy systems is far from just pie in the sky - it’s the secret sauce that will keep your downtime low and your customer facing standards high. By
limiting system failures, you avoid breakdowns and therefore supersize your revenue - which can never be a bad thing.
This isn’t just about putting out fires though; AI uses clever tools like predictive analytics to forecast potential issues thereby allowing you to take action before they become budget-sucking vampires. Need more proof? Businesses that power their threat detection and response with AI see 20% less security breaches and faster resolution to the tune of 25%.
Enhancing Security With Intelligent Automation
One of the many problems with your old legacy systems is that cybercriminals love them - LOVE THEM we tell you! These old bits of tech simply don’t have the oomph to keep themselves secure in the face of modern threats, leaving you wide open to all kinds of cyber-nasties.
The good news is that AI is able to help you to slam the door on the hackers by implementing
automated response strategies which alert IT staff to potential issues and even help solve the problem. As if that ain’t enough, AI can also keep you compliant by relentlessly monitoring controls, flows and system configurations and then handing over the info in clearly set out reports. All of this means that your old legacy systems get a new lease of life when partnered up with AI - and your precious data is kept safe and sound.
Overcoming Integration Challenges with AI
Right, it’s time to get down to the nuts and bolts - quite literally! One of the biggest hassles for your intrepid IT team is that of integration. Technology moves pretty fast these days and this often means that hooking new tools up to your legacy system is like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole.
AI can come to the rescue here by bringing with it middleware solutions that allow you to introduce modern tools to your tech - and ensure that they get along. This can be invaluable for tasks such as gaining right-here, right-now insights without the need to migrate data, so is therefore a great way of bringing the future to your business without ditching the past altogether.
Preparing for the Future: Continuous Learning and Adaptation
Despite what doom mongers in the media might tell you, AI is nothing to be afraid of - in fact, it’s the superglue that your business needs in order to allow it to evolve - and take your legacy systems with you. It can also take your company to the next level through insights and performance trends which will arm you with the knowledge you need to make the most of your infrastructure and resources.
Finally, our friend AI can also become a valued member of your team by helping to train and upskill staff for continued improvement.
Conclusion
In the business world,
risk is everywhere - and it’s how you handle it that makes the difference. Getting rid of your legacy systems entirely is like throwing the baby out with the bathwater (as well as being costly and impractical) - and now you don’t have to. AI-powered managed IT services are on hand to give your systems a new lease of life without starting from scratch but it doesn’t stop there. AI also brings with it all kinds of added benefits that we’ve shown in this article to help you and your tech face the future together.
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