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Transforming Legacy Systems and Eliminating Silos: PIES Studio’s Incremental Modernisation Approach

By  Holly Walker  ·  2 minute read

 

The Challenge of Legacy Systems and Business Silos

In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), especially in financial services, often struggle with outdated, siloed applications that hinder efficiency and decision-making. These isolated systems create inefficiencies, redundancy, and fragmented data, ultimately impacting business performance and growth.

Recognising the risks and challenges of a complete system overhaul, PIES Studio offers an incremental modernisation approach that enables businesses to seamlessly integrate their systems, eliminate silos, and enhance efficiency while minimising disruption.

The Hidden Costs of Business Silos

In industries like financial services, silos create significant hidden costs by isolating data within departments. This fragmentation can:

  • Hinder decision-making by preventing real-time data access.

  • Cause redundant efforts, where teams unknowingly duplicate work.

  • Increase security risks, as information leaks become more likely.

  • Waste valuable time, as employees struggle to find relevant data.

  • Lead to poor management, with limited visibility into company-wide operations.

The Incremental Modernisation Approach

Unlike the traditional "big bang" method—where entire systems are replaced at once, posing high risks and significant downtime—PIES Studio’s incremental approach transforms legacy systems in manageable, phased stages. This method ensures each phase aligns with the future state architecture while delivering immediate value.

How PIES Studio Eliminates Silos and Integrates Systems

To address these inefficiencies, PIES Studio leverages AI and automation tools to integrate systems seamlessly, ensuring smooth data flow across departments and eliminating barriers caused by silos.

Our Process:

  • Assessing Current Systems: Identifying immediate problem areas and long-term opportunities for improvement.

  • Developing a Roadmap: Creating a strategic plan for incremental modernisation and system integration.

  • Seamless Integration: Ensuring new components work harmoniously with existing systems for operational continuity.

  • Leveraging AI and Automation: Automating routine tasks and data management to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

  • Custom Integration Solutions: Tailoring solutions to fit each company’s unique needs and operational structure.

  • Ongoing Support & Maintenance: Providing long-term assistance, including system updates, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring.

Benefits of Incremental Modernisation with PIES Studio

  1. Reduced Risk – By modernising systems step by step, businesses minimise disruption, allowing for thorough testing and validation at each stage.

  2. Cost-Effective – Spreading modernisation efforts over time enables better resource allocation and budgeting, making it more feasible for SMBs.

  3. Flexibility & Adaptability – The phased approach allows businesses to adjust to unforeseen challenges or market changes.

  4. Continuous Improvement – Each phase informs the next, fostering ongoing enhancement and refinement of business systems.

Conclusion

Transitioning from outdated, siloed applications doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With PIES Studio’s incremental modernisation approach, SMBs can strategically upgrade their systems, eliminate silos, and position themselves for long-term success in an increasingly competitive market. By leveraging AI-driven automation, tailored integration solutions, and ongoing support, PIES Studio ensures that businesses stay agile, efficient, and ready for the future.