A Lot of Your Business’ Issues May Be Linked to Old Tech

August 19, 2025

You know that friend that is still rocking a cracked iPhone 6? It works, but it's slow, the battery dies in two hours, and it can't run the latest apps. Now, imagine a whole company doing that, but with every piece of their tech. That's a recipe for disaster.

Nowadays, it's easy to focus on flashy new products and viral marketing campaigns, but there's something that is on the cusp of ruining your business from the inside: outdated technology. This isn't just old computers; it is servers, software, and systems that are long past their prime. While they may seem to be in working order, they are actively booby-trapping your business.

Here’s how antiquated technology can grind any forward momentum your business has to a halt:

Data That’s Just Out There

This is the big one. Imagine your friend's old phone. It probably doesn't get security updates anymore and that makes it an easy target for hackers. Now, apply that to a company's systems. Hackers are always looking for easy targets—low-hanging fruit, if you will—and old tech is basically an open invitation.

A company that gets hacked can face massive fines, a dilapidation in reputation, and worse yet, the complete failure of its business.

Stymied Employee Efficiency

Picture your friend's old phone again. It takes forever to open an app, crashes all the time, and can't handle multitasking. Now, imagine trying to do your job on a computer like that every single day.

Old technology can lead to more downtime, wasted time, and an increase in costs. The worst thing that can happen with old technology is that it has been shown to dramatically increase turnover.

Watching Everyone Else Pass By

In business, speed is everything. Companies that are stuck on old technology can't keep up. With old technology you can't build new, cool products or services and you’ll get left behind.

What’s worse, you’ll consistently miss opportunities that would present themselves.

The Solution

Ignoring old tech is a huge gamble. The slow burn of inefficiency, the instant fire of a data breach, and the meltdown of being left behind are all real threats. By constantly investing in and upgrading their technology, a company can not only protect itself but also get ahead of the competition.

If you would like some help, give the IT professionals at First Column IT a call at (571) 470-5594.

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