EP094 – Modernising Legacy Applications for MSPs with Ben Lange

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 They discuss the importance of understanding the client's perspective and the reasons these outdated systems persist.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!