Legacy systems

noun

1.The old technology a company built its business on years ago - think IBM's traditional servers. When shiny new AI comes along and does the job faster and cheaper, suddenly that legacy stuff looks about as useful as a fax machine. Companies bet their survival on the old way, so they're stuck.

Straight up:“Yesterday's winning formula is today's anchor around your neck.”The Straight-Shooter

Explained 16 July 2026 on the 6 O’Clock News.