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title: "Comment by Shayma Parween on \"IT Modernization Strategy: A Practical Guide for Leaders\" | Hashnode"
description: "\"A practical guide to IT modernization strategy for leaders. 🛠️ Key insights: 🔹 Start with business outcomes, not technology 🔹 Classify systems using the '6"
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[Discussion](https://hashnode.com/posts/it-modernization-strategy-a-practical-guide-for-leaders/6a950f4c10041ba49956410d)

Comment [IT Modernization Strategy: A Practical Guide for Leaders](https://hashnode.com/posts/it-modernization-strategy-a-practical-guide-for-leaders/6a950f4c10041ba49956410d)

[Shayma Parween](https://hashnode.com/@shayma)

[Aug 31](https://hashnode.com/posts/it-modernization-strategy-a-practical-guide-for-leaders/6a950f4c10041ba49956410d/comment/6a957faae6a0008f715c6882)

"A practical guide to IT modernization strategy for leaders. 🛠️

Key insights: 🔹 Start with business outcomes, not technology 🔹 Classify systems using the '6 Rs' (Retain, Rehost, Replatform, Refactor, Replace, Retire) 🔹 Build security and observability into the blueprint 🔹 Execute in phases with clear decision gates

A must-read for architects and tech leads.

#ITModernization #DigitalTransformation #SoftwareArchitecture #TechLeadership"