Rethinking IT: Has Technology Lost Its Way for Business?
As IT, systems, and technology age, sustainability becomes a growing concern—not just in terms of rising costs, but also in maintaining practical, effective business operations.
The core needs of business systems haven’t changed much since the days of double-entry accounting. Early systems were simple, purpose-built, and capital investments made sense. But since the 1980s, the rise of the internet and data security concerns have shifted the focus—and the cost—of technology.
Today, businesses rely on a shrinking pool of global tech giants, mainly US-based, often through complex partner channels. The result? Higher costs, reduced flexibility, and an increasing struggle to stay competitive.
More technology isn’t always the answer.
But who will ever advise you to de-invest in tech? To go back to basics? To make business simpler—and more affordable?
Could your business still succeed today using the same core systems that powered the original tech revolution?
At Redgic, We’re Helping Businesses Rethink Their Tech Choices
At Redgic, we work with businesses of all sizes to take a fresh look at their technology.
In many sectors—such as engineering software—the number of UK users is shrinking. As a result, software costs go up just to maintain support. While some cloud-based alternatives exist, switching isn’t easy. The costs of change, retraining staff, and migrating data are often too high and complex for most businesses.
The fragmented IT sector doesn’t help. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt (FUD) are commonly used to pressure clients—many of whom lack the time or knowledge to challenge the status quo. They either follow the crowd or fall behind.
And in today’s tight cash flow environment, too many are falling behind.
New quality standards like CE and CE+ are pushing businesses to upgrade, often unnecessarily—deepening the gap between large enterprises and SMEs. This two-tier system makes it even harder for smaller companies to stay competitive.
Where do you see your business, and who is really helping you to navigate the best way forward?
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