Upgrading Legacy Equipment
This session addresses the enduring challenge of managing legacy equipment, focusing on integration and innovation strategies. Participants will explore common projects, their inherent challenges, and the decision-making process between refreshing or replacing systems. The session will delve into methods for continuous improvement, ensuring equipment and software are up-to-date, accessing new features, and aligning with partners' processes to enhance business agility and market reputation. Additionally, it will cover strategies for ensuring employees are well-acquainted with new processes and regularly upskilled, while seamlessly incorporating external factors into existing infrastructures using updated tools.
Key topics include:
- Identifying projects where legacy equipment poses challenges, such as digital signage, video conferencing, and media broadcasting.
- Evaluating factors for upgrades or overhauls, including discontinued products and adherence to new standards.
- Assessing infrastructure and services to determine change management requirements.
- Developing strategies to maintain functionality and manage budgets effectively.

