IT Management in Legacy Business
A Practical Guide for Technology Leaders in Manufacturing, Utilities, Construction, and Government
The playbook for IT managers and directors who run technology at companies where IT is not the product. Covers legacy system management, ERP migration, OT/IT convergence, cybersecurity for unpatchable systems, disaster recovery, vendor lock-in, talent retention, and communicating IT value to leadership that thinks technology is a cost center. Covers manufacturing, utilities, construction, and municipal government with real-world examples and actionable frameworks.
What you'll learn
- Manage legacy systems and plan ERP migrations
- Navigate OT/IT convergence on the plant floor
- Secure unpatchable systems and aging infrastructure
- Retain IT talent and fight vendor lock-in
- Communicate IT value to non-technical leadership
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