IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Saritasa announced the release of findings from its comprehensive 2025 “Legacy Software Modernization” survey of 500 U.S. IT professionals, revealing the growing urgency and business impact of outdated software on today’s enterprises. Over half of businesses still rely on legacy software despite risks ranging from security vulnerabilities to operational inefficiencies.
The survey provides fresh, data-backed insights into the scope of legacy software challenges in 2025. The data reveals that 62% of organizations still use legacy systems, with 43% citing security vulnerabilities as a major concern. Despite these risks, 68% rely on their internal IT teams for maintenance, and 50% say the biggest reason they haven’t upgraded is because “the current system still works.” Among organizations pursuing modernization, 48% say performance improvements are their top goal. The findings demonstrate that modernization needs to take a proactive approach rather than a reactive one for …