Technical debt is a growing problem that businesses can’t ignore. Also known as code debt, it’s the accumulation of legacy systems and applications that are difficult to maintain and support, as well as poorly written or hastily implemented code that increases risk over time. These technical challenges can significantly impact the performance and stability of critical operations and must be addressed as a priority. These challenges are impacting organizations in other ways. According to a Protiviti report: Nearly 7 in 10 organizations believe technical debt has a high level of impact on their …