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# [The Real Challenges of Legacy Systems and How They Increase Business Risk](https://solution-stack.hashnode.dev/real-challenges-of-legacy-systems?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Nearly 74% of businesses still run mission-critical operations on legacy systems, yet more than half say these systems actively hold back growth, innovation, and security. While legacy applications may have once been reliable, cost-effective, and dee...

Nov 25, 2025 · 4 min read · solution-stack.hashnode.dev  
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Zara Johnson is a senior consultant at Hexacorp Technical Services, specializing in application modernization, cloud migration, and intelligent automation for small and mid-sized businesses. With a strong background in digital transformation, Zara helps companies improve agility, reduce costs, and become data-driven using technologies like Azure, Power Platform, and .NET.

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