1. Legacy Systems: Legacy systems pose a significant challenge in software quality assurance since they may be outdated and difficult to maintain and update.
2. Resistance to Change: Change is resisted, especially in large organizations when migrating to new systems or platforms. Some organizations may be hesitant to adopt new technologies due to a lack of understanding or fear of disruption to their operations.
3. Compatibility Issues: Compatibility issues arise when migrating to new systems, especially in cases where interconnected systems need to function in tandem.
4. Integration: Integrating applications and systems from different vendors is another challenge in software architecture evolution. It requires specialized skills and knowledge of the systems to ensure seamless integration.
5. Data Security: The security of data is a top priority in software quality assurance. Ensuring that data is protected during migration is essential to avoid data breaches, cyber-attacks, and other security threats.
6. Testing: Architecture evolution requires extensive testing to ensure that all new systems and applications function as expected. Testing may be complex, time-consuming, and require specialized knowledge, skills, and tools to execute effectively.
7. Resource Management: Resource management is another challenge in architecture evolution, specifically in managing resources such as infrastructure, hardware, software, and staff. Organizations need to ensure that they have adequate resources to facilitate the transition to new systems or platforms.
8. Cost: The cost of architecture evolution can be costly, specifically in the case where systems require extensive customization, upgrades, or retooling. Organizations must carefully plan and budget for such costs to ensure successful outcomes.
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