Facing the Dilemma of Legacy Systems
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24
ABSTRACT:
The purpose of this 24 paper is to consider when it is best to replace a legacy system and when it is best to retain and maintain it with updates or the use of migration. The is undertaken with the use of an extensive literature review which considers the technology but is written from a business perspective. The results indicate that although replacement may be more attractive, the development of new technology and the risks may indicate, in a cost benefit analysis that legacy systems should be integrated or migration should be used. This paper will help business make decision regarding the way in which they make the future IT investment decision where there are legacy systems in place.
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