MIGRATION STRATEGIES FOR LEGACY BILLING SYSTEMS TO CLOUD PLATFORMS: CHALLENGES, APPROACHES, AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS
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Cloud Migration, Legacy Billing Systems, Re-Architecting, Compliance Security, AI IntegrationAbstract
This article explores the process of migrating legacy billing systems to cloud platforms. It examines the challenges, strategies, and future directions involved in this significant transformation. It begins by exploring the limitations of traditional billing systems, including scalability issues, high maintenance costs, and integration constraints. The article then delves into three primary migration strategies: Rehosting , Re-Platforming, and Re-Architecting, providing a comprehensive analysis of their advantages and challenges. Real-world case studies from the healthcare and retail utility sectors illustrate the practical benefits and considerations of cloud migration. The article also discusses key challenges in the migration process, such as data migration risks, compliance and security concerns, and change management issues, offering potential solutions for each. Finally, it explores emerging trends shaping the future of cloud-based billing systems, including AI integration, real-time analytics, blockchain technology, and serverless architectures. This article provides valuable insights for organizations considering or undertaking the migration of their billing systems to the cloud, highlighting both the potential benefits and the complexities involved in this significant technological shift.
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