data system obsolescence

[ˈdeɪtə ˈsɪstəm ˌɑbsəˈlesəns]
nounpl: data system obsolescences
obsolescência de sistemas de dados
1. The process or state in which data systems, software, hardware, or infrastructure become outdated, unsupported, or no longer suitable for current operational needs, technological standards, or business requirements
The company faced significant data system obsolescence when their legacy mainframe systems could no longer handle modern data volumes and security requirements.
A empresa enfrentou grave obsolescência de sistemas de dados quando seus sistemas mainframe legados não conseguiam mais lidar com volumes de dados modernos e requisitos de segurança.
2. The condition where data management systems lose vendor support, compatibility with newer technologies, or fail to meet contemporary performance, security, or compliance standards
Data system obsolescence can lead to increased cybersecurity vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies.
A obsolescência de sistemas de dados pode levar a vulnerabilidades aumentadas de cibersegurança e ineficiências operacionais.
This term is increasingly prevalent in Brazilian and international IT business discourse as organizations undergo digital transformation initiatives. In the USA and Brazil, companies actively invest in addressing data system obsolescence to remain competitive, particularly in finance, e-commerce, and government sectors. The concept reflects growing awareness of technical debt and the business costs of maintaining outdated infrastructure.
NYC Slang
legacy tech rot; dinosaur systems; dead weight infrastructure
Synonyms / Sinônimos
system aginglegacy system decaytechnological obsolescenceinfrastructure degradationend-of-life systems
Antonyms / Antônimos
system modernizationdigital transformationtechnology upgradesystem renewal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
obsolescência de sistemas de dados
Standard term used in IT and business contexts across Brazil
São Paulo
envelhecimento de sistemas de dados
Alternative usage emphasizing the aging aspect of systems
Rio de Janeiro
desatualização de infraestrutura de dados
Alternative focusing on infrastructure outdatedness
Portugal
obsolescência de sistemas de dados
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical term consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries

Related Words

legacy systemtechnical debtsystem migrationdigital obsolescenceend-of-supportsystem deprecationtechnology refreshinfrastructure modernization

Related Idioms & Phrases

legacy burden
technical dead end
outdated infrastructure
aging systems
end-of-life technology
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