The Legacy System Conundrum | Why Didn't You Test That?

03:16 - Issues with IT Governance and Communication

09:11 - Lessons from the Fujitsu Case

15:29 - Challenges in Higher Education IT

21:13 - Slow Pace of Change in Universities

25:09 - Procurement and Requirements Gathering

28:02 - Controlling SI's (System Integrators)

33:02 - Testing and Quality Assurance

36:13 - Challenges in UCAS Clearing

39:09 - Complexity of Implementing Changes

45:17 - Test Data Challenges and Environments

48:04 - Digital Strategy and Governance

51:12 - Standardizing Data Sources

54:35 - Importance of Attitude and Experimentation

In this episode, our hosts are joined by Nalin Parbhu, Founder & CEO at Infuse, together they discuss digital transformation challenges for organisations struggling with legacy systems, limited budgets, and a reactive approach to change.

Listen to this episode of the Why Didn't You Test That? Podcast to learn from Nalin Parbhu's experience working with higher education institutions, which face unique challenges due to the complex nature of their systems and integrations. Additionally, discover why digital transformation and cloud adoption are driven by the need for scalability, flexibility, and improved user experiences.

The use of outdated on-premise systems and customization of off-the-shelf solutions has introduced maintenance and upgrade difficulties. Budget constraints and competing priorities impact IT investments, while limited operational budgets often result in a focus on capital expenditure, leading to delayed or constrained IT initiatives.

Huw Price describes how testing and quality assurance play a crucial role in successful software implementation. However, the lack of standardized processes and the use of point-to-point integrations and legacy systems has led to increased complexity and higher maintenance costs.

Nalin Parbhu concludes that organisations are finally starting to recognize the importance of automated testing and the need for disciplined test environments and data management. Rich Jordan adds that there's a need for clear requirements, well-defined acceptance criteria, and accountability to ensure successful partnerships and quality.

Watch the complete episode to learn more!