The Drive Behind Business Transformation in 2025: Leaders, Legacy, and the Leap to AI

From managing legacy systems to leveraging the latest in AI, organizations are realizing that success lies in bold leadership, smart technology adoption, and a human-centric approach to change.

In the latest issue of Fortified Quarterly, Ondaro’s experts and leaders dig deep into what it really takes to navigate transformation today, and tomorrow.

People First, Always

According to Ondaro’s own leaders, transformation isn’t just about systems or software. It’s about people. In our Ondaro Voices feature, voices from across the company share what they’ve learned from the front lines:

• Jeff Butler reminds us that implementing technology is often the easiest part, it’s aligning it with the business that takes vision.
• Chelsea Cedeno emphasizes that without change management, transformation is just a plan waiting to fail.
• Craig Amundson looks to the horizon, calling on organizations to prepare now for the seismic shift that AI and automation will bring.

Their message? Technology alone doesn’t transform a business, leadership does.

Legacy Systems Are Not the End of the Road

Still operating on a patchwork of legacy systems? You’re not alone, but you might be holding your business back.

In “Transforming Legacy Systems,” Michelle Headrick lays out how organizations can modernize piece by piece, using AI and automation to breathe new life into aging infrastructure. Her practical, human-centered roadmap shows that with the right strategy, legacy systems can become launchpads, not roadblocks.

Application Rationalization: The Unsung Hero of Digital Efficiency

For companies under pressure to accelerate, simplify, and cut costs, Application Rationalization might just be the most powerful lever you’re not pulling.

In our breakdown of this strategic discipline, we explore how organizations are streamlining bloated tech stacks and freeing up millions in wasted spend. With AI-driven tools and platforms like ServiceNow, leaders can consolidate, automate, and align their tech portfolios with business goals. When done right, Application Rationalization becomes a competitive advantage.

Executive Insights from Jason Rosenfeld

Ondaro CEO Jason Rosenfeld shares his vision for a new era of enterprise transformation. It’s holistic, end-to-end, and powered by a fusion of people, AI, and purpose.

He challenges organizations to embrace AI not as an add-on, but as an enabler of bold, cross-functional change. Especially in regulated sectors like finance and healthcare, this shift isn’t just necessary, it’s already happening.

“Companies that will lead are those that challenge the status quo and disrupt their industries through innovation.” – Jason Rosenfeld.

These are just a few of the powerful insights from the latest Fortified Quarterly. If you’re a transformation leader, platform owner, or just someone tired of the status quo – this is your playbook for what’s next.