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Understanding the Challenges of Aging Core Systems

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, core systems often show signs of aging, raising concerns among organizations. According to a report by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry's Digital Agency and the IPA, approximately 60% of companies still have legacy elements in their core systems. This persistence of outdated systems leads to three major issues that hinder digital transformation (DX) initiatives:

1. Dependence on Key Individuals: The reliance on specific personnel for system management makes organizations vulnerable. As knowledge is often not documented, transferring responsibilities becomes tricky, putting operational stability at risk during personnel changes.

2. Black Box Phenomena: Many systems operate metaphorically like black boxes, where the inner workings are intangible or poorly understood. This lack of transparency complicates troubleshooting, upgrades, and integration efforts with newer technologies or platforms.

3. Increased Complexity: As businesses grow and evolve, their systems often swell in complexity, making maintenance and advancement into modern digital frameworks significantly harder. The intricate web of legacy and modern elements complicates the overall IT landscape, which can derail progress toward digital transformation.

These issues are not unique to any single organization but are common across various sectors. They represent significant management challenges that must be addressed to foster an environment conducive to innovation and efficiency.

The Path to Modernization

To effectively modernize core systems, a comprehensive approach is necessary. The report emphasizes the importance of:

• - Executive Commitment: Ensuring that leadership is dedicated to driving system upgrades and fostering a culture of innovation.
• - Strengthened IT Governance: Establishing policies and practices that guide IT operations towards greater transparency and accountability.
• - Cross-Organizational Collaboration: Departments must work together to ensure visibility and standardization in the information systems division.
• - Talent Acquisition: Proper staffing with skilled professionals in IT is paramount to sustaining operational efficiency.
• - Vendor Partnerships: Collaborating with vendor companies for support and expertise eases the burden of upgrading legacy systems.

Particularly, monitoring system state through routine operations and mitigating dependencies on individuals creates a foundation for future modernization and DX initiatives. Implementing a structured approach toward these matters ensures smoother transitions into more innovative systems.

Specialized Support for Oracle Database Operations

Recognizing these complexities, Oracle Database users often face operational weaknesses due to an over-reliance on individual team members. VENTURY PerfCare offers tailored DB operation management services focused specifically on JD Edwards (JDE) environments. This dedicated team assists with everything from daily operations to periodic inspections and incident response, facilitating stable operational frameworks.

How VENTURY PerfCare Can Help

Organizations that still operate on-premises ERP systems often discover that:

• - Difficulty in Securing DBAs: Qualified Oracle Database Administrators are becoming scarce, leading to bottlenecks.
• - Operational Dependency on Individuals: Knowledge silos can pose risks during personnel transitions, making upgrades and troubleshooting challenging.
• - Performance Degradation of Database Servers: While applications may run smoothly, databases show increasing load and latency, thereby demanding more robust support.
• - Maintaining Stable Operations While Considering Cloud Migration: Companies seeking to upgrade their environments while stabilizing current operations face unique challenges.

To counter these prevalent issues, VENTURY PerfCare specializes in enhancing operational reliability through expertise in database management, effectively eliminating dependence on individuals and optimizing performance while standardizing procedures.

Comprehensive OracleDB Management Services Starting December 17, 2025

The introduced services encompass a broad range of tasks necessary for maintaining stable operations – from addressing everyday inquiries to technical support during incidents, making environmental changes, and conducting regular health checks. The dedicated team ensures that organizations do not merely survive but thrive.

Future Developments

VENTURY PerfCare plans to extend its services to include various Oracle ERP software such as Siebel, EBS, and SAP. Through specialized management services, businesses can ensure that their database systems are functioning at peak efficiency.

About VENTURY Consulting and Leadership

Founded in 2004, VENTURY Consulting is committed to helping ERP users navigate the landscape dominated by on-premises systems. With leadership from Shigehiro Edo, who has extensive experience with database technologies, the organization emphasizes stabilizing operations by leveraging specialized technical support.

For more information about our services and to reach out for assistance, visit our official website.