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Legacy Modernisation and the Real-Time Readiness Gap
Oct 15, 2025
CIOs in A/NZ strive for real-time operations, but legacy systems and data silos slow progress. ERP modernisation is key to closing the readiness gap.
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CIOs in A/NZ aim to become real-time enterprises, but progress is hampered by legacy systems and fragmented data access. With only 46% of core processes operating in real time and half of employees lacking timely, trusted data, the readiness gap is widening. ERP modernisation is seen as the critical enabler for agility, automation, and competitiveness, yet most organisations remain stuck between aspiration and execution.
Core insights
- Real-time ambitions vs reality: Just 46% of key business processes run in real time, and only 50% of employees have adequate access to trusted data.
- Legacy systems are the biggest drag: 41% of mission-critical applications still depend on outdated platforms, creating structural barriers to transformation.
- ERP Modernisation as the Gateway: CIOs view clean-core ERP as essential to unlocking real-time operations, AI adoption, and end-to-end automation.