legacy system decay
[ˈlɛɡəsi ˈsɪstəm dɪˈkeɪ]
nounpl: legacy system decays
deterioração de sistema legado
1. The progressive degradation and obsolescence of outdated computer systems, software, or infrastructure that continue to operate but become increasingly difficult to maintain, update, and integrate with modern technology
The company struggled with legacy system decay as their 30-year-old mainframe became incompatible with cloud services.
A empresa enfrentou deterioração de sistema legado quando seu mainframe de 30 anos se tornou incompatível com serviços em nuvem.
2. The cumulative effect of technical debt, security vulnerabilities, and reduced functionality that occurs when organizations delay modernization of aging systems
Legacy system decay forced the bank to allocate significant resources just to keep operations running.
A deterioração de sistema legado forçou o banco a alocar recursos significativos apenas para manter as operações funcionando.
This term is particularly relevant in Brazilian and North American corporate IT contexts where many large financial institutions, government agencies, and enterprises struggle with aging systems. In Brazil, the phrase reflects the common challenge faced by banks and telecommunications companies that built infrastructure decades ago. The concept has gained prominence as organizations navigate digital transformation initiatives and recognize the hidden costs of maintaining outdated technology rather than modernizing.
NYC Slang
tech dinosaur syndrome
Related Idioms & Phrases
keeping legacy systems on life support
throwing good money after bad at old systems
stuck maintaining the digital past
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