Technical debt is more than just a technical challenge—it’s a business risk. The recent CIO article, “How to Talk to Your Board About Tech Debt,” highlights that technical debt directly affects companies’ abilities to innovate, scale, and capture new business opportunities.
Why Should the Board Care About Technical Debt?
The discussion on technical debt from an IT or Product Development perspective is no different than that of any other technology challenge or initiative. The underlying question is always…What is the effect on the top and/or button line? And…how do you quantify that impact? In many cases, that’s not easy.
Tangonet’s Case Study: Overcoming Revenue-Draining Technical Debt
At Tangonet Solutions, we’ve seen how unchecked technical debt can cripple operations and stifle growth. In one case, our client faced operational challenges caused by outdated systems built on a 12-year-old .NET framework. The technical debt was so severe that they couldn’t meet client onboarding criteria, risking their most critical revenue stream.
By practically addressing their technical debt, we restored critical functionality and created a sustainable roadmap to bring their core application out of antiquity and onto a modern, flexible platform.
Our phased modernization strategy helped:
- Discovery/Deep-Dive: In the initial phase, we quantified the level of technical debt, helped create a budget and roadmap to resolve it
- Restore Critical Functionality: We rebuilt the data integration module to secure their revenue stream.
- Minimize Disruption: A phased approach ensured business continuity while addressing the debt incrementally.
- A Practical, Phased Approach: The approach allowed the client to restore client acquisition as a priority and continuously rebuild following agile best practices.
This success story illustrates how addressing technical debt can directly support business goals. Read the full article here.
Tangonet’s Expertise in Managing Technical Debt
At Tangonet Solutions, we specialize in helping small and midsize businesses manage and overcome technical debt through tailored, phased approaches. Whether modernizing legacy systems or resolving revenue risks, our team ensures that your business operations stay uninterrupted while setting you up for future growth.
Don’t let technical debt limit your business potential. Schedule a call with Tangonet Solutions today to explore how we can help you secure growth opportunities, improve system performance, and reduce risks.
