What is another word for digital obsolescence?
Pronunciation: [dˈɪd͡ʒɪtə͡l ˌɒbsəlˈɛsəns] (IPA) 
Digital obsolescence, refers to the state when digital technology becomes old or outdated. It is characterized with technologies, such as hardware, software, data format, and storage, among others that are no longer supported and cannot be accessed. Synonyms for digital obsolescence include technological senescence, digital decay, or technological antiquity. Obsolete technologies, software and hardware that are no longer technological requirement can be described as defunct, outdated, or archaic. Also, other origins of obsoleteness can be due to changes in consumer tastes, strategic shifts in the market, and redundancy. However, important steps can be taken to address digital obsolescence, such as updating software and hardware on a regular basis, the conversion of data into current format, and migrating to new technologies when required.
