Building the Talent Pipelines for Application Modernization Success

This IDC Perspective discusses the critical skills required for application modernization, highlighting the challenges European companies face, such as technical difficulties and a lack of internal expertise. It emphasizes the need for diverse skills at different modernization stages and the importance of service providers in bridging the skill gap. "Modernizing applications is critical for digital transformation, but skill shortages and complexity slow progress. Organizations must focus on targeted expertise and strategic partnerships to navigate the journey and achieve meaningful outcomes. Success lies in aligning talent with modernization maturity," said Cyrille Chausson, research manager, European Application Modernization Strategies lead.