10/21/2026
What do organizations actually want when they modernize legacy software?
The answer is changing.
In 2026, better integration with other platforms jumped to the top of the list, with 56% of respondents identifying it as a modernization priority (up from 44% in 2025).
But, the bigger story is what’s happening across the list:
🔗 Better integration: 44% → 56%
📈 Greater scalability/flexibility: 44% → 53%
🔐 Enhanced security/compliance: 43% → 50%
💰 Reduced maintenance costs: 39% → 41%
The takeaway: Organizations increasingly want their systems to connect, scale, and work better with the rest of their technology ecosystem.
Our 2026 Legacy Software Modernization Report explores these shifting priorities and what they tell us about the future of legacy software.
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