Technical Obsolescence
The state in which an IT asset becomes outdated due to technological advances or end of life.
Technical obsolescence refers to the state in which an IT asset or technology becomes outdated or no longer beneficial due to technological advances, changes in business requirements, or the end of life of the asset.
Causes of technical obsolescence include:
- •Technological Advances: New technologies make old ones outdated
- •End of Vendor Support: The vendor no longer provides updates or patches
- •Evolving Needs: Business requirements have changed
- •Incompatibility: The application no longer works with modern systems
- •Skills Loss: Experts in the technology are no longer available
Risks of obsolescence include:
- Operational inefficiency - Increased security vulnerabilities - Higher maintenance costs - Difficulty integrating with other systems
This is why proactive IT asset lifecycle management is crucial. Kabeen helps identify and manage obsolescence in your application portfolio.
All terms
5R Method
A strategy used during application rationalization to determine the best approach for managing applications.
8R Method
An extended version of the 5R method used in application portfolio management and migration strategies.
Application
A computer program or set of programs designed to streamline business operations.
Architecture
Refers to the structure and behavior of IT systems, processes, and infrastructure within an organization.
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