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Legacy systems use in operation of business:
Legacy systems are software systems that are built and developed specifically for an organization that have a long time. These systems are business critical and are essential for normal functioning in business.
Legacy systems are critical in operation of business as:
- Legacy systems are an intrinsic part of one or more processes which are fundamental to the operation of a business...
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