Earthquake triggers change - replacing software
Posted by Genevieve Woo on Wed, Aug 24, 2011 @ 01:38 PM
After the trembling of yesterday’s Earthquake (which was felt at the Blue Link headquarters in the Greater Toronto Area), it illustrated how unstable our environment is becoming. This made me realize that there is no better time than the present to implement change- it’s hard to predict what will happen in the future. Whether it is getting a new car, getting a new computer or going on a weekend getaway – there’s no better time than the present to take action. It shouldn’t take an earthquake or any other harmful event to trigger action- as sometimes this is the case.
This is holds true in the software industry. Sometimes, we realize that we need to change our old system and upgrade to a system that is able to handle our evolving business needs. Most companies will wait until the system completely crashes and there is no way of rescuing it. Therefore it may be a scramble to find a replacement software system. Sometimes this mad panic to find a solution without critically thinking about your needs may land you with a solution that is subpar. In a previous blog post, I mentioned that there are optimal times to replace software, however the present need for software trumps all!
If you’re unsure about whether you’ve hit the point of needing new software, take a look at my previous blog post that includes a checklist of warning signs for new software.
Has your business shaken up any change?