New widespread technological advancements need not always be backward compatible with all types of older systems. √ Newly designed usage interfaces data volume exchanges, √ and formats may all require existing systems to undergo updates√, or risk becoming obsolete: √
• Example 1: With the introduction of widespread cloud-based services, software systems need to adapt to be able to use the cloud infrastructure for their operations similar to what competitive products may be doing. √√
• Example 2: An application that allowed mobile applications to connect in an ad-hoc manner needs to adapt as newer communication technology is introduced to new releases of mobile devices. √√ If the applications do not adapt, they risk being obsolete√√