##  Why Is Application Modernization Relevant?
Legacy systems often limit agility, increase operational risk, and complicate integration with modern technologies. Modernizing applications is a critical investment for organizations that want to stay competitive, innovate faster, and meet changing market demands.
Key drivers for modernization include:
  * Business agility: Respond faster to market demands.
  * Risk reduction: Eliminate outdated, vulnerable systems to improve security and resilience.
  * Strategic alignment: Ensure technology drives and supports core business goals.


However, modernization isn’t one size fits all. Every organization has its own definition of “modern,” and that definition can change over time. For example, a shift to the cloud may be a priority now, but once complete, you might want to focus on optimizing cloud-native capabilities or modernizing other parts of the IT landscape. In some cases, cloud migration may not even be the right strategy.
SAP LeanIX supports continuous transformation, meeting your organization where it is adapting as your modernization goals evolve.
