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Solutions for Outdated Tech

legacy software
Everything Around Your Legacy Software Has Changed: What Can You Do?

Your legacy software was the perfect solution at one point.  After all, it paved the way for all of the standards that followed.  It might not have the advancements or […]

custom SQL database
Rescue Your Old Custom SQL Database With APIs

SQL (Structured Query Language) has been around since the 70s, but it’s still the standard language for relational databases—such as those common to websites.  It may not be the most […]

AMS Database
Is Your AMS Database at War With Your Other Software?

The core of an association’s technology stack is the AMS database (Association Management System).  It houses your membership data, gathers dues, collects event registrations, automates email marketing, and more.  Depending […]

old software
Why Supporting Old Software Isn’t Worth the Cost

You may have heard—Microsoft officially ends “extended support” for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020 (mainstream support stopped years ago). However, it’s still in use on 39% of all PCs. […]

customized software solutions
How to Break Up With Customized Software Solutions

There are many legitimate advantages to custom or “bespoke” software.  It works the way you work. It does everything you want (and nothing you don’t).  It may even fill a […]