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IT system swaps: How to cut costs and migrate with confidence
Rippling IT’s Matt Lombardo and Todd Horner dive into the real reasons IT leaders hesitate to migrate—from fear of downtime to lack of stakeholder buy-in.
Thinking about switching IT systems but terrified about what could go wrong? You’re not alone. In this episode of The IT Factor, Rippling IT’s Matt Lombardo and Todd Horner break down common triggers like bloated legacy systems, redundant tooling, and expensive contracts (including real stories of cutting an Okta bill in half).
Plus, they share hard-won lessons and personal horror stories, like accidentally taking down the company’s internet or locking users out of key apps.
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