FormusPro warns of costly legacy rebuilds in digital transformation projects

FormusPro, a Microsoft Solutions Partner, warns that many organisations waste digital‑transformation budgets by copying outdated, work‑around‑driven processes into new platforms such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform and Azure. The consultancy says consultancies often accept client requirements without questioning why those steps exist, allowing legacy‑level manual checks, duplicated data entry and unnecessary approvals to become embedded in modern systems.

Andy Martin, FormusPro’s Chief Commercial Officer, stresses that “modern technology cannot transform an organisation if it is simply being asked to replicate the past.” He advises consultancies to challenge requirements, determine whether each step is truly necessary, and consider the long‑term maintenance and upgrade costs of bespoke features. By doing so, organisations can avoid paying to rebuild old problems and reduce future change‑management expenses.

FormusPro recommends a hybrid consultancy model that combines deep Microsoft‑platform expertise with practical operational experience to help clients simplify or eliminate legacy‑driven steps before development begins.