Event Page: https://techfieldday.com/event/adfd1/ Open-source platforms and managed services are a huge help when it comes to modernizing applications, especially for smaller businesses. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded at AppDev Field Day, includes Stephen Foskett and Paul Nashawaty discussing the challenges and solutions for small businesses in modernizing applications. Small businesses often face significant challenges when it comes to modernizing their applications, primarily due to limited resources and the complexity of cutting-edge technologies. While larger enterprises might have the capacity to adopt sophisticated technologies like microservices, AI, and advanced security systems, smaller companies struggle to keep pace. However, the availability of open-source technologies and managed services provides a viable pathway for these businesses to modernize incrementally. By leveraging open-source platforms and engaging with managed services, small businesses can modernize their applications without the need for extensive in-house expertise or substantial upfront investment. This approach allows them to progressively adopt new technologies and improve their competitive position in the market. Host: Stephen Foskett, Organizer of the Tech Field Day Event Series: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfoskett/ Panel: Paul Nashawaty, Practice Lead, Application Development Modernization at The Futurum Group: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulnashawaty/ Jack Poller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackpoller/ Tech Field Day: Website: https://www.techfieldday.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tech-field-day X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/techfieldday Podcast: Website: https://www.techfieldday.com/podcast X/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/techfielddaypod #TFDPodcast, #ADFD1, #AppDev, @TechFieldDay, @techFieldDayPod, @TheFuturumGroup, @SFoskett, @Poller, @PNashawaty,