The Dangers Of Depending On Old Technology

In this episode, Edward Segal provides an example of what can wrong when organizations rely on old and outdated hardware, software, and technology platforms.

Episode Transcript

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If you don't think that relying on outdated technology can
lead to a crisis, then ask the Federal Aviation Administration.
Welcome back to another Crisis Magic Minute. I'm Atrid Siegel,
author of Crisis Ahead and The Crisis Casebook. I'm also
a Leadership Strategies senior contributor for Forbes dot Com. Last April,

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air traffic controllers lost radar contact with a plane that
was approaching an airport in New Jersey. The temporary blackout
was caused by telecommunications and other systems that were several
decades old. Companies that don't keep up with advances in hardware, software,
and technology platforms could be at a disadvantage in the

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marketplace that in turn could lead to a loss of customers, revenue,
and profits. Any delay in embracing new and helpful technology
could become a self inflicted crisis for organizations. That's it
for this edition of the Crisis managet Minute. Be sure
to come back next week for more advice on how

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to prepare for and manage a crisis, or subscribe to
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it's not a matter of if your organization will have
a crisis, But when and the sooner you're prepared for it,
the better.