Investor’s Daily poll results (17 September 2026)

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Some computers designed more than 60 years ago are still running critical systems today. Where are you most likely to find them?

Video game companies 145 votes (18.7%)
Film studios 130 votes (16.8%)
Banks 318 votes (41.1%)
Universities 181 votes (23.4%)

Total votes: 774

Answer: Banks

Explanation: Banks are a great example of why “old” technology doesn’t necessarily mean worthless technology. Mainframe computing dates back more than 60 years, yet modern descendants of those systems still sit at the heart of many banks because they’re extremely reliable and capable of processing enormous volumes of transactions.

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