{"id":29693,"date":"2018-06-07T09:59:10","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T16:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/?p=29693"},"modified":"2018-06-07T11:24:05","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T18:24:05","slug":"why-people-not-just-systems-need-to-transform-in-the-office-equipment-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.enxmag.com\/twii\/the-week-in-imaging-twii\/dealer-blogs\/2018\/06\/why-people-not-just-systems-need-to-transform-in-the-office-equipment-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Why People, Not Just Systems, Need to Transform in the Office Equipment Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"\u201cThere are no legacy systems, just legacy thinking.\u201d I heard this concept introduced at this year\u2019s Mulesoft Connect conference<\/a> by one of their customers. It resonated so well with the audience that it was repeated multiple times throughout the remainder of the sessions.<\/p>\n

Most people have never heard of Mulesoft. It is software with the primary purpose of connecting back-end systems by creating reusable capabilities that can be utilized across organizations. However, it is responsible for many household names and their innovative offerings to the commercial and consumer markets.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s break down the concept of legacy system. Many dealers are using systems that have run their business for decades. One could argue that there are definitely legacy systems in the office equipment ecosystem. However, the key is to evolve our thinking.\u00a0 System connectivity is the key. Here are some questions that I think office technology dealers should be asking themselves:<\/p>\n