# UK GDS Redefines Legacy IT

On August 17, 2026, the UK Government Digital Service (GDS) published a risk-based definition of legacy IT that evaluates systems against seven criteria rather than classifying them by age or technology type. HCLSoftware says HCL Domino meets all seven criteria and argues that upgrades and modernization can be alternatives to replacement. The analysis is vendor-authored; it is not a procurement notice, contract award, or government endorsement of HCL Domino.

- UK procurement teams can use the risk-based approach to assess legacy systems on their characteristics rather than age alone; the signal does not specify the seven criteria in detail.
- HCLSoftware is positioning Domino upgrades and modernization as alternatives to replacing the platform. Contractors serving UK government IT programs may find this relevant when developing modernization options, but should distinguish vendor claims from GDS guidance.
- The announcement does not identify a funded opportunity, solicitation, or contract. It provides market context rather than an immediate procurement action.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 12, 2026

### Government Entities
- Government Digital Service (GDS)

### Vendors
- HCLSoftware (Software publisher promoting HCL Domino upgrades and modernization)

### Sources
- ["It is old, so it is legacy." That argument no longer holds in UK government procurement.

See how HCL Domino scores against the new definition.

Read the breakdown: https://t.co/n5LiMky7wd

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