This paper analyzes how CIOs can use vendor transitions as catalysts for modernization rather than disruption. Based on a survey of 500 technology leaders, it highlights why legacy systems can’t meet today’s AI, cloud, and cybersecurity demands, making strategic transitions unavoidable. It identifies the top drivers—technical capability and financial optimization—and emphasizes the need for cross-functional alignment across IT, Finance, Procurement, and Security. The guide outlines a four-step playbook: work backward from risks, collaborate without losing decision authority, secure financial flexibility, and choose partners with strong migration expertise. Effective planning turns operational challenges into manageable milestones and positions organizations for long-term resilience and inn

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