EP094 – Modernising Legacy Applications for MSPs with Ben Lange
It's a Numbers Game · The MSP Finance Team
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Show Notes
In this episode, Tech Tribe members Daniel and Ben explore the complexities MSPs face when dealing with legacy business applications. They discuss the importance of understanding the client's perspective and the reasons these outdated systems persist. Ben shares strategies for modernising these systems, including breaking down large problems into smaller ones, virtualising old servers, and involving developers for software support. They also explore the importance of choosing the right platforms and the potential for automating and improving existing processes. The conversation wraps up with insights on working effectively with MSPs, the role of discovery projects, and the burgeoning interest in artificial intelligence within the tech industry.
00:00 Introduction and Background
00:27 Challenges with Legacy Systems
02:38 Approaches to Modernisation
06:37 Support and Maintenance Considerations
09:45 Choosing the Right Technology Stack
12:50 Discovery and Proof of Concept Projects
14:52 Collaboration Between MSPs and Developers
24:05 Automation and Efficiency
29:31 Conclusion and Contact Information
Connect with Ben Lange on LinkedIn by clicking here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/benlange1
Connect with Daniel Welling on LinkedIn by clicking here – https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-welling-54659715/
Connect with Adam Morris on LinkedIn by clicking here – linkedin.com/in/adamcmorris
Visit The MSP Finance Team website, simply click here – https://www.mspfinanceteam.com/
We look forward to catching up with you on the next one. Stay tuned!