Communications technology is progressing at an ever faster rate. New capabilities, improved performance, and higher reliability are some of the major benefits of this progress. But these improvements come at a cost. The rapid pace of engineering developments has also created an equally rapid pace of equipment becoming obsolete. In this environment, obsolescence mitigation becomes vital.

This presentation will cover several important topics related to obsolescence mitigation, including:

-The need for obsolescence mitigation.
-Preparing for obsolescence mitigation.
-Budgeting for obsolescence mitigation.
-Working with original equipment manufacturers to resolve obsolescence mitigation issues.
-Working with contractors, dealers, and specialists on obsolescence mitigation solutions.
-Internal organization obsolescence mitigation efforts.

The presentation will also drill down on specific problem areas of obsolescence mitigation, such as:

Procuring technical data packages for obsolete equipment.
Dealing with uncooperative equipment manufacturers.
Complex systems that are resistant to replacement.
Non-compliant replacement systems.
Finding spare parts for obsolete systems.
Dealing with legacy computer issues.

The presentation will focus on practical approaches, keeping in mind real world budgetary constraints, as well as technical limitations imposed by legacy technologies.

Takeaway

-Understand what obsolescence mitigation is, and why it is necessary.
-Learn effective strategies for obsolescence mitigation.
-Be prepared to handle common obstacles to effective obsolescence mitigation.