With so many budgetary pressures right now, you may wonder how to approach IT infrastructure upgrade conversations with your clients.

As a fractional CFO, you should be aware of the actual costs of outdated IT systems for SMBs and enterprises alike.

Outdated IT can cause a range of problems, from increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities to productivity losses to compliance penalties.

Often, the cost of not upgrading a system is much greater than the cost of modernization.

This doesn’t even take reputational damage or loss of business into account, which can occur if your client is affected by a cyberattack.

Read on to explore the hidden costs of outdated IT systems and how that can directly impact your clients’ annual budget and business outlook.

Don’t forget to pass the brief on to your clients so they can see the real financial impact of unpatched, slow systems; it’s higher than you might think.