software discontinuation

[ˈsɔftˌwɛr ˌdɪskəntɪnuˈeɪʃən]
nounpl: software discontinuations
descontinuação de software
1. The act of ceasing to develop, support, maintain, or provide updates for a software application or product
The software discontinuation of Windows 7 occurred on January 14, 2020.
A descontinuação de software do Windows 7 ocorreu em 14 de janeiro de 2020.
2. An official announcement by a software vendor that a product will no longer receive technical support or security updates
Users were notified about the software discontinuation through email before the deadline.
Os usuários foram notificados sobre a descontinuação de software por e-mail antes do prazo.
3. The end-of-life phase of a software product where new features cease and only critical patches may be provided
The software discontinuation plan outlined a six-month transition period.
O plano de descontinuação de software estabeleceu um período de transição de seis meses.
In Brazilian tech culture, software discontinuation is a common business practice, especially with major vendors like Microsoft and Adobe. Companies often provide migration paths and transition periods. In the US, the term is widely used in IT departments and corporate environments. Understanding discontinuation dates is crucial for compliance and business continuity planning in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
end of lifeEOLproduct retirementsoftware sunsetsupport terminationphase-out
Antonyms / Antônimos
software launchproduct releasesoftware developmentactive supportongoing maintenance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
descontinuação de software
Standard term used in business and IT contexts
Rio de Janeiro
descontinuação de software / fim de vida do software
Both terms are commonly used in corporate environments
São Paulo
descontinuação de software / encerramento de suporte
Tech hubs often use both formal and alternative terms
Portugal
descontinuação de software / fim de vida do software
Portuguese usage aligns with Brazilian Portuguese in this technical context

Related Words

legacy softwareend-of-life supportmigration pathtechnical supportsecurity updatesvendor support

Related Idioms & Phrases

end of life
pulling the plug
sunsetting a product
sunset clause
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