#application decommissioning

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As outdated applications pile up, they silently drain resources, increase risk, and create unnecessary complexity. This guide explores how businesses can adopt a smarter, structured approach to IT application decommissioning—eliminating redundant systems while preserving essential data and ensuring compliance. Learn how to reduce technical debt, enhance agility, and modernize your IT landscape through strategic applications decommissioning. From planning to execution, discover how simplifying your application environment can unlock long-term efficiency and digital transformation success.

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Simplifying IT Application Decommissioning: A Strategic Approach to Reducing Legacy Complexity

Discover how AvenData helps organizations streamline their IT environments through structured application decommissioning. This blog explores the key steps to retire outdated applications while preserving essential data and maintaining compliance. Learn how to reduce technical debt, cut operational costs, and enhance agility by removing legacy systems that no longer serve your business. With expert insights and practical strategies, this guide shows how application decommissioning can support digital transformation and optimize IT infrastructure—without compromising data access or business continuity. Ideal for CIOs and IT leaders looking to modernize with confidence.

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The Importance of Application Decommissioning in Reducing IT Complexity

In the rapidly evolving world of technology, managing IT infrastructure efficiently is a constant challenge. As organizations grow and adapt to new technological advancements, the need to streamline operations and reduce IT complexity becomes increasingly critical. One effective strategy for achieving this is through application decommissioning. By retiring outdated or redundant applications, organizations can simplify their IT landscape, reduce costs, and enhance operational efficiency. This article explores the importance of application decommissioning and its role in reducing IT complexity.

Understanding Application Decommissioning

Application decommissioning involves the systematic retirement of obsolete, redundant, or underutilized applications. This process includes migrating essential data to newer systems, ensuring data integrity, and securely disposing of the decommissioned applications. Effective application decommissioning requires careful planning, risk assessment, and execution to minimize disruptions and maximize benefits.

Reducing IT Complexity

Streamlined Operations

One of the primary benefits of application decommissioning is the streamlining of IT operations. Over time, organizations accumulate numerous applications, many of which become redundant or obsolete. Maintaining these applications can be resource-intensive, leading to inefficiencies. By decommissioning unnecessary applications, organizations can reduce the complexity of their IT environment, making it easier to manage and maintain.

Cost Savings

Maintaining legacy applications often comes with high costs, including licensing fees, maintenance expenses, and the need for specialized support. Application decommissioning can lead to significant cost savings by eliminating these expenses. Additionally, reducing the number of applications in use can lower infrastructure costs, as fewer resources are needed to support the IT environment.

Improved Security

Outdated applications can pose significant security risks, as they may no longer receive regular updates or patches. This makes them vulnerable to cyber threats and data breaches. By decommissioning these applications, organizations can enhance their security posture. Ensuring that only up-to-date, secure applications are in use reduces the attack surface and minimizes the risk of security incidents.

Enhanced Compliance

Compliance with regulatory requirements is a critical concern for many organizations. Legacy applications may not meet current compliance standards, putting the organization at risk of legal and financial penalties. Application decommissioning helps ensure that all active applications comply with relevant regulations. Properly archiving or migrating data from decommissioned applications also helps maintain compliance with data retention and privacy requirements.

Key Steps in Application Decommissioning

Assessment and Inventory

The first step in application decommissioning is to conduct a thorough assessment of the existing applications. This includes creating an inventory of all applications, identifying their functions, dependencies, and usage patterns. Understanding which applications are redundant or obsolete is crucial for developing an effective decommissioning plan.

Stakeholder Engagement

Engaging stakeholders throughout the decommissioning process is essential. Stakeholders include IT staff, business unit leaders, and end-users who rely on the applications. Their input helps identify critical applications, potential risks, and the impact on business operations. Clear communication ensures that all parties are informed and supportive of the decommissioning efforts.

Data Migration and Archiving

Migrating and archiving data from decommissioned applications is a critical component of the process. Ensuring data integrity and compliance with regulatory requirements is paramount. Data migration should be carefully planned and executed to avoid data loss and ensure that all necessary data is available in the new system or archive.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation

A comprehensive risk assessment identifies potential challenges and issues that may arise during the decommissioning process. Developing a mitigation strategy for each identified risk ensures the organization is prepared to handle any issues that arise, minimizing their impact on operations.

Implementation and Testing

Before fully decommissioning an application, thorough testing is essential. This involves verifying that data migration has been successful, ensuring that new systems are functioning correctly, and addressing any issues. Testing provides an opportunity to identify and resolve problems before the final shutdown.

Conclusion

Application decommissioning plays a vital role in reducing IT complexity and enhancing operational efficiency. By systematically retiring outdated or redundant applications, organizations can streamline their IT environment, reduce costs, improve security, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. A well-executed decommissioning plan, supported by thorough assessment, stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and careful implementation, is essential for maximizing the benefits of application decommissioning. Embracing this strategic approach allows organizations to optimize their IT infrastructure and stay competitive in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

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Legacy to Cloud: Unleashing the Potential of SAP System Migration

In the ever-evolving landscape of enterprise technology, the migration from legacy SAP systems to cloud environments has emerged as a pivotal strategy, promising organizations unparalleled benefits in efficiency, agility, and innovation. This transformative journey, often referred to as SAP system migration, opens new horizons for businesses seeking to harness the full potential of modern cloud infrastructures.

Introduction: Unlocking the Cloud's Potential for SAP Systems

In the initial stages of the blog, it's imperative to set the stage by emphasizing the dynamic nature of the business environment and the pressing need for organizations to adapt. Introduce the concept of SAP system migration as a proactive response to stay ahead in a competitive digital era.

The Legacy Challenge: Overcoming Constraints in Traditional SAP Systems

Detail the limitations inherent in traditional on-premise SAP systems that hinder scalability, flexibility, and rapid adaptation to changing business requirements. Discuss issues such as infrastructure maintenance, high costs, and the difficulty of accommodating emerging technologies in legacy environments.

Cloud Migration as a Strategic Imperative: Key Drivers

Explore the driving forces compelling organizations to embark on the migration journey. Highlight factors such as scalability, cost-efficiency, real-time collaboration, and the ability to leverage advanced technologies seamlessly. Use real-world examples or case studies to illustrate successful transitions.

Seamless Transition: Navigating the Migration Process

Delve into the technicalities of the SAP system migration process. Discuss step-by-step procedures, potential challenges, and best practices to ensure a smooth transition. Address concerns related to data integrity, system downtime, and the importance of a well-thought-out migration plan.

Advantages of Cloud-Ready SAP Systems: A Comprehensive Overview

Provide an in-depth examination of the advantages organizations stand to gain by migrating their SAP systems to the cloud. This could include improved accessibility, enhanced collaboration, instant scalability, and the ability to leverage advanced analytics and artificial intelligence.

Realizing Innovation: Integration with Emerging Technologies

Highlight how the migration to the cloud opens up opportunities for organizations to integrate emerging technologies seamlessly. Discuss how cloud environments serve as fertile ground for adopting and experimenting with technologies such as AI, machine learning, and IoT.

Case Studies: Success Stories of SAP System Migration

Support your narrative with real-world examples of organizations that have successfully migrated their SAP systems to the cloud. Showcase the positive impact on their operations, cost savings, and ability to innovate in a rapidly changing market.

Security Considerations: Safeguarding Data in the Cloud

Address concerns related to data security and compliance. Discuss the robust security measures in place in leading cloud platforms and how organizations can ensure the confidentiality and integrity of their critical data during and after migration.

Challenges and Mitigations: A Pragmatic Approach

Acknowledge potential challenges and pitfalls associated with SAP system migration, offering practical solutions and strategies for mitigation. Discuss the importance of collaboration between IT and business stakeholders throughout the migration journey.

Conclusion: A New Horizon for SAP Systems

Conclude the blog by summarizing the transformative journey from legacy SAP systems to the cloud. Emphasize that SAP system migration is not just a technological shift but a strategic move that positions organizations to thrive in the digital age.

Call to Action: Embracing the Future Today

Encourage readers to evaluate their current SAP landscapes, consider the benefits of migration, and embark on their own journey to unlock the full potential of SAP systems in the cloud. Provide resources, links, or contacts for further guidance.

By weaving together technical insights, real-world examples, and strategic considerations, this blog aims to be a comprehensive guide for organizations contemplating or undergoing the migration of SAP systems to the cloud.

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@winterbunz thank YOU for the invitation!! :D

I've made a full art featuring Trice only once (not nearly enough ;-; ), with this piece:

Which despite being just an out of context fake screenshot actually carries plenty of her vibes pretty well - she is confident, laid-back and collected woman unbending under any pressure. (also the "little bird" she addresses here is Hellebarde.)

Also, quite simply, she is badass, a natural leader with incredible fighting ability and sharp tactical mind - she knows both how to command companies of soldiers and how to fight 1 on 1.

Trice developed her nerves of steel from her extensive military experience in the struggle against the Empire, including the Vineta war, where she climbed the ranks from the bottom all the way to becoming a military captain before willingly retiring. Something she confused a lot of people, including Lyuda, with - she had her path laid out for her! Heimat-born rising star, she could've become a major, a GENERAL even! And live as comfortable of a life as possible in the Nation, in the upper echelons of society.

(WIP piece - here Lyuda addresses her as Lieutenant as this is the rank he saw her under last, before he got honorably discharged from front for loosing his leg. Lyudmila and Beatrice have a long history together)

But Beatrice couldn't bear to wage wars anymore after years spent on Vineta and all the destruction and death she saw there. Trice wanted to do something, anything, that wouldn't bring so much suffering anymore.

Besides, she just got too attached to that little blue planet.

So after the fight for it was won - and Vineta was utterly devasted and flooded - she laid down her arms, left Heimat, and trained to become... a sea captain.

Yeah the joke isn't lost on her. She likes to jest that she got her own boat by claiming to be a captain. But no one checked if she was a sea captain specifically. She just was a captain on paper. It's hard to tell for a lot of people when she is joking, so plenty genuinely believe it (especially with how UTTERLY FUCKED the Nation's bureaucracy is - Kurt can confirm).

She isn't a part of T-02 herself - she simply delivers cargo there and commands her team of Gestalt and Seetaucher sailors/divers that work for the facility. (Seetaucher Replikas - Loons, which Trice universally calls "Tau" - are still work in progress. But here's what I have plus Beatrice Seong's mugshot).

(yes they both wear the same eyeliner. Also YES Seetauchers love her a lot and try to fight for her attention despite her not being interested. She doesn't quite see Replikas as people at first...)

In spite of the rather intimidating impression she leaves, she's compassionate and pretty decent at understanding people's emotions - she cut a lot of slack for Hel's more abrasive behaviour cause she was able to tell that it was born out of grief, for example. She also cries a lot from melodramatic movies ("BUT THEY'RE SO CHEESY" - Lyuda). Besides being sort of a moviebuff (which Geiers adore), she enjoys swimming and diving. It being part of her job pleases her a lot :D

Another peculiarity about Trice is her being deeply superstitious. She reads divinations from Tarot, engages in magical thinking and, how Lyuda would put it, "believes in all kinds of unscientific nonsense". Jokes on him, it genuinely helps Trice perceive bioresonant influence better than most, in spite of her not being bioresonant herself.

Trice being superstitious, as well as gentle compassion hidden behind the laid-back indifferent attitude, reminded Hel of Mei a lot...

Besides her great leadership skills, she also genuinely cares a tonne for her crew - she fully lives by the "captain goes down with the ship" motto. She would do anything to save as many people as she can.

Anything.

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Decommissioning legacy applications is a complex process that requires careful planning and execution. Some of the common challenges faced by organizations include..

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The Sergeant's Senator | Chapter 7

Summary: The day of the vote has finally arrived. As the senator prepares her departure to the senate, the assassin makes one final attempt which ends up causing more destruction than anticipated.

Warning: language, suggestive sexual content, assassination attempt, weapons used (guns and bombs), sniper/shooter/assassin mentioned, characters getting shot at, blood lose and major bodily injuries, slight language, somebody dying

Pairing: Hunter x Fem!Reader Senator

Type: Short Series

Word Count: 4.4k words

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An agreement had been reached the following morning. Despite their growing feelings for one another, the sergeant and senator came to realize that they could never truly be together. Should it come out that they were a thing, they'd both be demoted from their positions and the sergeant would be decommissioned. Therefore, they decided the sever the connection altogether. And it was the most painful thing either of them had to do.

For whatever time they had left working together, they created boundaries with one another to prevent feelings from developing any further. The distance between the two was bound to cause a deeper longing to reunite. But they knew this couldn't happen and their time was running out.

In the morning, Senator Rayna made the decision to fill out the application form for a new escort. Signing her name had never been so difficult in her life and sending the form off to the guard only caused tears to well in the corners of her eyes.

There was no point in putting it off, especially since Echo knew about it and it would have only been a matter of time before the others found out. As the leader of the group, Hunter ended up breaking the news to them when they arrived that day. He explained that the senator sent in the paperwork and that they should be receiving new orders any day now.

The Bad Batch took the news with mixed emotions. While they missed being in action on the field, there was something simple about protecting a senator in a busy city. It seemed like Crosshair was the only one who was the most pleased with the news, muttering a "finally" under his breath.

The Senator of Coruscant had been standing near the back of the room, listening to the entire conversation with her head hanging low. Her heart never ached so badly then it did in that moment. She tried keeping the tears back.

The memories of their night spend together weighed heavy on her mind, wishing more than ever that she'd be able to have that again with him. Though it was highly unlikely.

After breaking the news, Hunter's eyes drifted up to gaze at the senator from across the room. Only Y/n was quick to look away in order to avoid any more unnecessary pain. He wanted nothing more than to reach out to her, to touch her arm and reassure her that everything was going to be alright even if they weren't there. But he just couldn't do it.

What drew Hunter out of his thoughts was when Echo went up to approach him. He saw the conflict behind his eyes and in his demeanor. He brought a reassuring hand to his shoulder.

"That couldn't have been an easy conversation for you two," Echo noted with a sense of concern in his voice.

"No," Hunter hung his head low. He pushed the pain in his heart away. "It wasn't."

"You really did care about her, didn't you?" Echo wondered. He tilted his head to the side slightly.

"Still do," Hunter acknowledged painfully with a shrug of the shoulders. "Just...can't do anything about it now."

With some hesitation, Echo nodded his head as if to say he understood where he was coming from. He gave his shoulder a couple pats, reassuring him that he'd get over this eventually. But Hunter wondered if he truly could.

Near the back of the room, Crosshair managed to sneak his way over to stand right beside the senator. He leaned back against the wall and cross his arms over his chest. His eyes briefly glanced up at Hunter from across the room, curious to what Echo was talking to him about. He struck up his own conversation.

"He looks miserable," Crosshair grunted. He pulled a single toothpick out of his box, popping it into his mouth to naw on. "Makes you wonder what kinds of things were said between you two yesterday."

"It was a private conversation," Y/n said sourly. She wore an evident frown on her face. "What was said is meant to stay private."

"It doesn't matter anyways," Crosshair shrugged off. "Because we'll be shipped off soon. And everything will go back to normal like how it always should have been."

His words sounded like they were laced with fire. The senator turned her body to face him, staring up at him with a slight look of shock on her face.

"You've never liked me," Senator Rayna pointed out. "From the moment you got here, I could only see the contempt behind your eyes."

"I don't just dislike you," Crosshair pushed off the wall to face her. He leaned down to be eye level and pushed himself forward slightly. With narrowed eyes, Crosshair spat out how he truly felt: "I despise you."

Upon hearing those words, Senator Rayna's face only dropped. A massive wave of newfound hurt sought to drown her and consumed her entire body. She felt the tears gathering in her eyes, which she tried to hide because she knew it would only bring him satisfaction.

"W-What have I ever d-done to you?" Y/n said through her tears.

"It's not what you did to me. It's what you did to him," Crosshair acknowledged. He tipped his head to gesture to his oldest brother from across the room. She turned her head to look towards the sergeant. "You made him weak and soft," Crosshair scowled.

The sniper took a step towards her, which only caused her to stumble over her own feet as she put distance between them. He towered over her to intimidate her. She hated to admit that it was working.

"If anything happens to you, I wouldn't give a damn because that would mean we'd finally be rid of you. Leaving this place will be the best thing to happen for this squad," Crosshair spat down at her.

"Crosshair," Hunter's voice called from across the room.

Neither of them turned their heads to address him, but they knew he was looking directly at them.

"That's enough," Hunter scolded.

For a brief moment, Crosshair and Y/n had forgotten about Hunter's enhanced senses, particularly his hearing. Their entire exchange hadn't gone unheard. He heard every word of hatred that came from his brother and he resented him for it.

Because the senator didn't deserve to be treated that way and if his brother had a problem with how he was acting, then he should have confronted him instead.

"We should get going. I don't want the senator to miss the vote," Hunter announced.

The senator didn't care about the speech she had given a week prior, the vote that was about to happen, or even the results that she worked so hard for. Her mind had been completely captivated by her sergeant that she couldn't have.

Without wanting to cause any further arguments, the Bad Batch proceeded to follow the senator out of her office. They followed directly behind her and would escort her to the vote. However, Crosshair and Hunter lingered behind for a brief moment until the room was completely empty.

In that moment, Hunter sent his brother a glaring look of disapproval and complete anger. His hands had subconsciously clenched into tight fists at his sides. He looked away and started heading towards the door of the office, but right as he met the threshold, Crosshair finally broke the silence.

"You fucked her, didn't you?" Crosshair's tone didn't seem to waver.

Upon hearing those words, Hunter stopped short in his steps. His shoulders began to tense up and his hands remained clenched. It was getting harder to him to not blow up. He didn't say anything at first.

His silence was enough of an answer.

"That's why this has been so hard for you. You got attached," Crosshair pointed out.

Slowly, Crosshair went to approach his the doorway in which his brother stood. He let out a small scoff, quickly glancing him up and down.

"Didn't think you had it in you. Hope you left her feeling satisfied," Crosshair spoke with venom in his tone. He threw another toothpick into his mouth before wordlessly making his exit. The sergeant was left alone in the room, but the weight of his guilt was ever present.

The hired hitman felt a single bead of sweat sliding down the side of his face as he hid behind one of the pillars in the sniper's nest. He clutched a small device in his hands, hanging his thumb over a solid red button. He waited for the perfect moment.

Unbeknownst to the Bad Batch, there were three hidden bombs scattered around the landing platform that they just walked out on. One of the bombs was hidden right underneath the airspeeder and had been activated a couple minutes ago. Any electronic frequencies from the bomb would remain hidden since it was attached to a vehicle that also emitted frequencies. The other two bombs were yet to be activated.

The sniper was careful to peer around the pillar; his gaze fell on the small group walking across the platform and heading directly towards the airspeeder. He pressed the single red button which activated the countdown from one of the other bombs.

In that exact moment, Hunter froze in his place. He held up his hand to stop the rest of the group. His eyes seemed to narrow in slight confusion as his hearing focused on the little faint beeping sound coming from the opposite side of the platform. He looked over his shoulder, settling his sights on the entrance of the building they just came from. He felt the frequencies radiating heavily from one specific area.

"What is it, Hunter?" Echo inquired.

"There is a bomb nearby," Hunter whispered under his breath.

"A bomb?" Wrecker repeated just a little too loud. He quickly looked around as if he magically spot it. He raised his own blaster a little higher. "Where is it? I'll take it out."

"Not your brightest plan," Crosshair said while rolling his eyes.

"We must calculate our steps," Tech pointed out. "Any certain movement could trigger it."

"Wait for my signal," Hunter order. He began to make his way through the group, heading back towards the center of the platform.

"Hunter," Y/n called after him. "I don't like this."

"Don't worry," Hunter reassured her with a small smile. "If anything happens, Tech will stay to protect you."

"Alright," Y/n agreed. "Just be careful."

With some hesitation, Hunter started walking back towards the entrance of the building. He had retrieved his own blaster from his holster and now held it up. He peered through the scope in hopes of spotting something. He waved his hand to signal the other members to follow him.

Now Wrecker, Echo, and Crosshair began moving towards the center of the platform with their own weapons raised. They scouted the peaks in the tower, searching for any sign of the sniper. Back near the airspeeder, Tech made sure to stand relatively close to the senator in case anything happened. He held his blaster in front of him.

Kneeling down, Hunter spotted the small beeping device that was tucked behind one of the pillars. He felt a tight knot forming in his stomach at the mere sight of an active bomb in front of him. He quickly called for Wrecker to disarm it.

Slowly, Hunter forced himself to rise to his feet so that Wrecker was able to get into position. He spun around on the heels of his feet in order to face the senator. He gave a single wave of the hand as if to say they had the situation handled.

Suddenly, Hunter could feel his heart dropping so fast in the pit of his stomach as his eyes landed on the same beeping device hidden underneath the speeder. He broke into a run, urging them to get down. But it was much too late for that.

The device had detonated, which sparked an explosion of destructive fire that consumed everything. There was a loud and echoing boom that caused ears to start ringing in pain. The shockwave that came from the explosion only pushed the others back to the ground. The bright red, yellow, and orange flames only grew as more fuel was added from the airspeeder. Cracks had begun to form on the platform and black smoke surrounded them.

Just as the device had detonated, Hunter had lost sight of the two people standing in front of the speeder. Their bodies disappearing in the midst of flame and smoke. Before he knew it, Hunter was lying on the ground having been thrown back from the blast. He rolled onto his side.

The sergeant groaned in slight pain. He held his arm up to shield his visor from the blinding flames. He did manage to find his footing as he stood on two shaky feet. He quickly turned around to find his other brothers behind him which brought a wave of relief over him. But that also didn't last long because the other two bombs detonated a second later.

The Bad Batch was knocked down from the force of the blast and debris falling around them. The pillars from the building caved from the destructive explosion, crumbling down and striking the platform with such force that it made deeper cracks. More clouds of black smoke swept around their bodies and the ash began fluttering through the air. The world disappeared underneath the veil of darkness, claiming the conscious mind of the sergeant.

The dust had failed to settle anytime soon. With the fire still burning steadily, a thick aroma of black smoke consumed the area. The platform could be heard groaning in pain because the supports holding it up had been compromised. It was only a matter of time before parts of the platform began to give way.

On the sidelines, Tech had to take a moment to gather himself. He had only just come to a second ago. Squeezing his eyes shut tightly, Tech tried to ignore the painful ache that consumed his entire body. His armor had done its job of protecting him from the explosion, but it had still grown hot to the touch from the flames.

Rolling onto his back, Tech's eyes drifted to the bright blue sky above him. He pushed himself into a sitting position, finally turning to address some of his surroundings. There was a small explosion on his left, which caused him to wince roughly and cower behind his arm.

"D-Does anyone copy?" Tech spoke into his communication system, silently praying that someone would hear his message. "I-I r-repeat: does anyone copy?"

The line remained silent much to his dismay.

Forcing himself to stand, Tech tried to use his helmet to scan the area in search for any remaining lifeforms. His visor illuminated the form of a red body underneath some heavy debris not too far away from him. He quickly made his way over to the body, mindfully avoiding the cracks below him.

Upon closer inspection, Tech had recognized the figure belonging to that of the senator. He knelt down beside her unconscious form, desperately searching for a way to lift the heavy debris off her body. Though Tech didn't ignore the fact that the side of her head was dripping with blood, having sustained a traumatic head injury. Right now, Tech just needed to get her out of there.

"If anyone can hear me, the senator is down. I repeat: the senator is down." Tech announced through the communication line though it came through super spotty to the others. As the other squad members came to their senses, the words 'senator' and 'down' were coming through their helmets.

Despite his efforts, Tech was unable to lift the cement debris by himself. He tried a couple times; He pulled and pushed with all of his might to move the huge chuck of pillar, but he wasn't the muscle of the group.

All of the sudden, Tech was able to hear a familiar groaning coming from the cloud of smoke beside him. The familiar figure of the biggest group member appeared to pierce through the smoke. He slowly trudged towards his brother while holding his arm and limping slightly.

"Wrecker!" Tech exclaimed. "I've never been more happy to see you."

"Yeah," Wrecker groaned in slight pain as he approached his brother. "Good to see you too, Tech."

The platform shook slightly under the added weight to that specific area. In response, Tech's eyes fell onto a large crack developing on the ground near them. He realized that the platform was beginning to fall away. He looked up at his brother with wide eyes.

"Watch your step," Tech ordered strategically. "This place could give away at any second."

With a firm nod, Wrecker made sure to watch his steps carefully and maneuvered his way over to them both. He quickly found a sturdy place to stand. He bent his knees and took hold of the debris.

"I'll lift. You pull her out," Wrecker explained. He counted down from three before lifting the heavy piece of cement upwards a couple inches. It was just enough space for his brother to pull the senator out.

Once the senator was secure, Wrecker slowly lowered the pillar back down onto the platform while being careful not to destroy the ground. He knelt down beside them just as Tech began scanning the senator with his data pad.

"How bad is she?" Wrecker inquired with a sad look in his eyes.

"Bad," Tech said blatantly. He typed something into his data pad. "She is suffering from severe internal bleeding and will likely succumb to her injuries if she does not receive immediate medical attention soon."

"We need to get to the Marauder," Wrecker realized.

In another part of the platform, Echo felt like he was reliving what he gone through years ago. The familiar aches and pains were almost too much for his body since he had been close to the explosion. He struggled to compose himself, standing to his feet slowly and shakily. He let out a low groan.

In a brief moment of panic, Echo turned his head to the left and to the right in a desperate attempt of locating the others. He called their names a few times, but failed to receive a response from them. He brought his hand up the the ventilator of his helmet, coughing slightly as he ingested smoke that failed to filter.

"I-If anyone..." Tech's voice cracked through the comms. Echo quickly pressed his finger against the side of his helmet to hear the message more clearly. "Sen-n--nator--d-do-own. M-M-Mauad--now," Tech called.

The only thing going through Echo's mind was how he needed to get to the Marauder. He quickly broke off into a sprint back towards the building with every intention of retrieving the ship from one of the other platforms. He shielded himself from the burning flames and rising smoke, risking it all for the mission.

"I'm o-on...my...way," Echo's voice spoke through the weak communication line.

Upon hearing the broken message, Tech and Wrecker breathed a small sigh of relief. They could rest easy for a moment knowing that help was on it's way and that another one of their brothers was alive. They glanced at each other before redirecting their attention back to helping the senator.

"Senator?" Tech spoke softly while gazing down at her. "Can you hear me? We need you to wake up."

But she hadn't moved.

All the while, Wrecker watched his brother's hands work quickly and skillfully. He had a handful of gauzes and serums from his pack. Pulling out his data pad again, Tech pressed a button which imitated a blue scan over her entire body. He didn't like the look of what showed up on the screen.

"Brain activity is dangerously low," Tech commented more to himself than anyone.

"W-What does that mean?" Wrecker worried.

"She's dying, Wrecker." Tech replied.

Without hesitation, Tech removed his helmet and tossed it to the side. He proceeded to take off his gloves next. His gaze shuffled down to the large gaping wound on the side of the senator's abdomen. The blood was seeping out of her body at a rapid pace. And Tech didn't know if he could slow it down.

"Wrecker," Tech called. He pointed to the leaking wound on her side. "I need you to apply pressure right here. Don't let up. It will slow the bleeding."

Carefully, Wrecker's large hands hovered over the spot. It took him a second before he finally gave into the internal conflict. He pressed his hands into the fresh wound in hopes of stopping the blood from flowing so quickly. He tried to ignore the way the blood seeped over his fingers. And he had to look away in fear of losing his stomach to the sight of gore.

In the midst of chaos, Hunter was slow to come back to his senses. His body was screaming in pain from the mere force of the blast. He shifted his hands underneath himself, pushing his upper body upwards slightly. His muscles shook as he did so; a small groan escaping past his filtered helmet.

With some difficulty, Hunter was able to get to his feet. He desperately searched for the others, but he couldn't see anything beyond the smoke and debris surrounding him. His senses failed him as well because he couldn't seem to pick up their all-too familiar smell. He called for them over the comms, but it seemed like his helmet was busted.

All of the sudden, a blaster shot came out of nowhere and lodged itself in the back of his right shoulder. The proximity of the shot caused him to stumble forward onto his knees. He grabbed his shoulder in pain, hissing at the sharp pain. He just barely managed to glance over his shoulder to spot the assailant walking through the black clouds of smoke with a blaster raised in his hand.

"I must admit: it hasn't been easy trying to take my target down. You're one hell of a soldier," the mysterious assassin spoke with a deep cynical voice behind his mask. He took a couple more steps forward until he was standing right above the clone.

"What do you want...a medal?" Hunter groaned in slight agony. He gripped his shoulder a little tighter in hopes that it would relieve some of the pain.

"Oh, I don't care about you." He knelt down in front of him, pointing the blaster directly at his face. "I only care about killing the senator and getting paid. I'm looking forward to cashing those credits in."

The assailant was taunting him. The anger and rage began to boil within the sergeant's veins, threatening to break loose at any moment. He held a stoic face, but was biting his tongue until he tasted his own blood. He wanted nothing more than to punch that stupid helmet off the guy's face.

All of the sudden, another random blaster bolt had whizzed through the air. The blaster shot smacked into the center of the assassins chest, sending him flying backwards until he was laying flat against the platform. The sergeant scrambled into a sitting position, shifting to glance over his shoulder. His eyes landed on the familiar sharpshoot pointing his rifle at the body.

For a brief moment, Hunter had never been more relieved to see his brother despite the risk he had taken in shooting the assassin down. He tried to rise to his feet while still holding onto his shoulder. However, Crosshair had joined his side and grabbed his arm. He helped him rise to his feet, double checking to make sure his oldest brother was alright.

"T-Thanks," Hunter said. He looked at his youngest brother with a small hint of pride in his eyes.

"Don't mention it," Crosshair scolded him with a serious look behind his eyes. "I mean it."

Together, Hunter and Crosshair made their way over to the suffering body of the assailant that was still laying on the ground. As they drew closer, Hunter was the first to step forward and kneel down in front of him. He pressed the bottom on the side of mysterious man's helmet, activating the trigger to retract the facemark.

What they both saw was shocking. It was a clone.

However, he wasn't wearing the typical clone armor; this style was coated in black and the mask had dark green eyes. They weren't even sure what generation of clone he would have been. His tactics were far from a regular clone. But he wore the face that millions of clones shared. This was something else, something new.

"This...complicates things," Hunter noted. He furrowed his eyebrows in slight confusion. They stood tall above him. "You're just a reg. Why are you trying to kill the senator?"

The clone assassin only let out a crazed laugh, which caused a few steams of blood to escape the corners of his mouth. His body was starting to succumb to his injuries, growing weaker with each passing moment. He looked up at the two enhanced clones, shaking his head slightly.

"L-Like I said, I was just doing a job to get paid."

"Who hired you?" Hunter demanded an answer.

"I'll never tell you," the assassin hissed. "You'll have to shoot me de--"

But the man was never able to finish that sentence because the sharpshooter had shot him once more to silence him forever. He silently strapped his rifle onto his back, turning to walk away and ignoring the look his brother was sending him.

At the given moment, Hunter was overwhelmed with a million different emotions. He wore a shocked expression on his face, not believing what his brother just pulled off. Not only that, but he was also incredibly taken back by the fact that he shot a clone without hesitation. He watched his figure retreat, but he called after him.

"What the hell were you thinking? Shooting a brother like that," Hunter gestured to the motionless body behind him.

"He's not a brother," Crosshair shrugged his shoulders. "He's just another reg. They're disposable."

"We didn't know anything about this clone. What his motives were, where he came from, or why he was trying to kill the senator," Hunter listed off. "He deserved to stand a fair trial," Hunter argued.

Upon hearing this, Crosshair stopped in the middle of his tracks. He threw a brief glance over his shoulder with a taunting smirk gracing his lips. He huffed.

"Starting to sound like your little girlfriend," Crosshair mocked.

"That's enough, Crosshair. You shouldn't have done what you did. You crossed a line," Hunter said through gritted teeth. His hands began to clench at his sides.

"You know...you should be thanking me," Crosshair replied. He was now turned to face his brother head on. "The threat is gone. Your girlfriend is safe. And we can finally leave this place. We completed the mission."

"You killed a clone," Hunter ignored him.

"I completed the mission," Crosshair corrected. The two brothers stared at each other with dangerously narrowed eyes, waiting for the other one to break first. But a familiar voice pulled them out of their internal war.

"H-Hunter...H--Hunter," Echo's voice broke through the communication system. "Come in. D-Do you read me?"

"I hear you, Echo." Hunter spoke while pressing the side of his helmet.

"I-I'm bringing the Marauder around now," Echo explained. The line was starting to get a little clearer and crispy as he spoke. "Tech says we need to get the senator out of here as soon as possible. She doesn't have a lot of time."

"Copy that," Hunter nodded. "We are on our way."

The ship was able to round the side of the building. The wind blasting from the engines was enough to push the clouds of black smoke away from the platform momentarily, providing a clear direction for where the others were on the opposite side. The ship was descending until it hovered right by the edge of the platform.

With great precision, Crosshair and Hunter began to make their way towards the group of others. They avoided the cracks in the ground, coming up beside their fellow brothers. The sergeant took a moment to stare down at the senator's motionless body, surveying her injuries carefully.

Though Tech was still working on bandaging up some of her wounds, Wrecker was still keeping his hands pressed against the gaping hole on her side. He made sure to avoid his sergeant's gaze, feeling a bit helpless in their failed attempt to protect her from harm. The sharpshooter was the only one brave enough to look directly at the sergeant with an all-knowing look in his eyes.

It was like Crosshair was saying it all over again to Hunter. Don't get too attached. Because this is what he'll get.

CHAPTER EIGHT HERE

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THE SERIES IS ALMOST OVER! HOPE YOU'VE ENJOYED IT SO FAR.

[bitterrfruit]

(i hope im not becoming annoying with this many asks but i have yet another question🤠) did simon leave the force task after the whole thing? i can only imagine how anxious mia would be to see him leave, always thinking that maybe he won’t come back cuz he almost didn’t last time. but i can also imagine her mocking him every time he leaves, telling him not to fall in love with the next girl he kidnaps lmao

lmaoooo that last part made me giggle so hard

i’m not sure yet, actually! it’s a subject i’m yet to tackle in the post-epilogue bits.

i mean he’s definitely medically decommissioned for the foreseeable future, but if and when he’s back to peak performance…

on one hand, i can see him writing off combat at that stage, if in a fantasy land he is happy for the first time in his life, and mia absolutely forbids his return to the front lines. if he truly heals as a person, i can see him possibly continuing to work for the forces in a training or advisory capacity

that said, violence is so deeply embedded in simon as a human being and it would take a enormous amount of effort to unlearn. he has grown to be entirely dependent on his brutality to both survive and thrive, but that’s not applicable to civilian society lol. if he did leave, i don’t know that their connection would survive

in either case, huge source of angst in their future i’m sure!!

you’re not annoying at all babe <33 thank you so much for the asks i love them!!

[planet-of-the-machines]

A Talk Between Siblings

???: “Madam, your father said you weren’t allowed to mess with damaged drone parts after what happened last week.”

???: *speaking in a posh Australian accent* “Oh c’mon Jaybird, I’m not doing this for arts and crafts this time. I wanna actually fix this one ‘ere.” 

???: “Miss Elliott, you know your parents will–”

???: “I know, Janet. But it’ll be worth it! It’ll be like havin’ a little brother!”

…

???: *sighs* “If you insist. What are you going to name him?”

???: *hums* “… I think I’ll call him… Nolan.”

???: “…J? You alright?”

*J exits yet another file that’s appeared in her memory core, the latest of many that have appeared since her team’s colossal screw-up. Her OS returned to the same dark mansion that was, honestly, beginning to get on her nerves.*

J: *slightly annoyed* “I told you, N, I’m fine.”

N: *sheepishly* “Ok… then should I not be concerned that you’ve been lagging out for the last few minutes?” *grins awkwardly, shrugging, a nervous sweatdrop visible on N’s visor*

A/N: Lagging out is the term Disassembly Drones use for suddenly freezing up, usually in response to seeing something particularly distressing, or remembering a crucial boundary, regulation, etc. that was just violated, like one of JCJenson’s numerous rules. 

*J doesn’t respond.*

N: *exhales* “Sis, it’s okay. Whatever’s on your mind–”

J: *snaps at her little brother/teammate* “Why are you willing to work with these failed applicants?”

N: *innocently confused* “Eh?”

J: *audibly frustrated, lightly shaking* “What led you to break policy after our capture? You know we were supposed to keep our mouths zipped in case of rival entity interrogation. You should’ve stayed silent! So why did you open contact with the enemy?”

N: “Uh, it wasn’t like they were going to kill us–”

J: “You know some of them wanted to!” *her yellow eyelights begin flickering pinkish-red* “Sweet corporate, do you even listen to yourself? What’s keeping these toasters from decommissioning us here and now? We had one job, N. One. Job.” *pokes her brother in the visor between his eyelights, orienting her tail like a scorpion’s* “Kill as many of these walking policy violations per quarter as we can, and we won't get scrapped. Sure, we weren’t the best team in JCJenson’s shed, but at least eliminating these… maybe corrupt tin cans were our core competency. But your blue sky programming HAD to drop the ball on us! Now I’ll admit that I was wrong about these worthless wastes of space and their intentions, but…  I-I just don’t understand why you thought integrating into this undeveloped entity had legs! I-I want to believe you’re playing a long game with these toasters, to strike them once we’ve ‘gained their trust,’ but I know your OS doesn’t have the bandwidth to plan somethi–” 

N: *shrill* “What!? I-I-I’m sorry, why would I want to–”

*at this point J grabs N by the shoulders and begins shaking him, eyelights turning pinkish-red fully*

J: “You’re supposed to do that! That’s the only way this makes sense! The company expects–”

N: “Forget the company, J! they want us dead!!!” 

J: “Not if we demonstrate our continued value as–”

N: “I DON’T CARE ABOUT THAT!!!”

…

J: “What?”

*The male murder drone notices his sister didn’t say that with the same venom or assertiveness as usual. There wasn’t even a hint of anger in it. It was more… confused.*

N: *speaking a little quickly*  “I-I-I know this is grounds for termination but I never liked killing noncompliant drones. I-I’d gladly do it in self-defense or if they threatened you or V but it just never felt right! I never said anything until now because you said asking questions is anathema to policy but…” *breathes, slows his talking to normal* “…but I don’t see a point anymore, J. I don’t see a reason to continue our hunts anymore.”

J: “What about–”

N: “I really don’t want a branded pen either. For… uh, multiple reasons.” 

J: “That’s not–” *pinching her nose if she had one, starting to visibly glitch* “N, we and corporate are still family. We wouldn’t exist without them!”

N: *audibly tired* “That doesn’t change anything. I know Jenson built us, possibly twice, but if the company really was family, they’d have rescued us and destroyed Outpost 3 weeks ago. A family doesn’t just… abandon other members. And when have we really been in Sentinel’s good graces? No, the company isn’t family. You are.”

Uzi: “Are you two done?”

*N and J turn to see Uzi standing in the doorway to the room they were just in, arms crossed and with an annoyed expression.*

Uzi: “I swear to robo-God, you couldn’t have sounded sappier if you tried.”

N: *switches to his usual chipper mood as if flicking a switch* “Oh, are you done looking through the files?”

*Bumblebee comes up from behind the purple-haired shifter, holding a small data stick.* 

Bee: “Actually, we’ve decided to just download the relevant files and those that sounded imported onto this hard drive I brought with me for this trip. Now all we’re doing is–”

*As if on cue, a loud noise echoes down the hall. An alert appears on N and J’s visors– the latter’s eyelights returning to their normal pale yellow –as they recognize what they heard: a laser cannon. Specifically the standard laser cannon that is one of many deadly weapons in a Disassembly Drone’s arsenal. This is accompanied by a certain emo drone’s eyelights instantly hollowing out.*

Uzi: “Orion!!”

*She immediately converts to her buggy form and drives at full speed down the hall, before turning to her left, out of her friends’ sight.*

Bee: *hesitant* “… Do we follow her?”

*J gives the yellow, relatively small Heavy Drone a tired glare, prompting him to slowly walk backwards into the room. She then turns to N, only to find he’s already running after his little friend.*

[avendata85]

Strategic application decommissioning is more than just retiring old software—it’s about transforming your IT landscape. By systematically removing outdated applications, organizations can reduce technical debt, cut maintenance costs, and minimize compliance risks. This process also helps streamline operations, improve data governance, and enhance overall agility. Most importantly, critical historical data remains accessible through proper archiving, ensuring business continuity and regulatory compliance. In this guide, explore how to approach IT application decommissionning in a way that aligns with digital transformation goals, reduces clutter, and creates space for innovation. Prepare your organization for a smarter, leaner, and future-ready infrastructure.

[avendatatech]

Streamlining IT: A Smarter Approach to Application Decommissioning

Old applications can silently inflate costs, increase risk, and stall digital progress. This blog explores a modern, strategic approach to IT application decommissioning—guiding organizations through safely retiring legacy systems while retaining vital data and compliance. Discover how simplifying your application landscape reduces technical debt, enhances agility, and prepares your infrastructure for innovation. With practical insights and best practices, this guide is essential for IT leaders aiming to future-proof operations without disruption..

[nickssmith]

How to Maintain Data Integrity During Application Decommissioning

Application decommissioning is a critical process that organizations undertake to retire outdated, redundant, or unsupported software applications. While it offers significant benefits, such as cost savings, improved security, and streamlined operations, it also presents challenges—chief among them being the maintenance of data integrity. Ensuring data remains accurate, consistent, and reliable throughout the decommissioning process is essential. Here’s a comprehensive guide on how to maintain data integrity during application decommissioning.

Conduct a Thorough Assessment

Data Inventory

 Identify all data associated with the application, including databases, files, and documentation.

Data Dependencies

Determine dependencies between the data and other applications or systems.

Develop a Decommissioning Plan

Timeline

Define clear timelines for each phase of the decommissioning process.

Stakeholders

 Identify and involve key stakeholders, including data owners, IT staff, and compliance officers.

Data Migration and Archiving

Data Migration

If data is being migrated to a new system, ensure that the migration process includes data validation checks, such as verifying data completeness and consistency before and after migration.

Data Archiving

For data that needs to be archived, use reliable archiving solutions that support data indexing, searchability, and retrieval while preserving the original data structure and integrity.

Data Cleansing

Removing Duplicates

Eliminate duplicate records to ensure accuracy.

Correcting Inconsistencies

Address inconsistencies in data formats, units, and values.

Implement Data Governance Policies

Data Ownership

 Clearly define data ownership and responsibilities for maintaining data quality.

Data Access

 Implement strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access or modifications.

Data Audit

Conduct regular audits to verify data integrity and compliance with governance standards.

Validation and Testing

Data Validation

Check that data is accurate and complete after migration or archiving.

Testing

Conduct thorough testing of the new system or archiving solution to ensure it supports the necessary data integrity requirements.

Documentation and Training

Process Documentation

 Document each step of the decommissioning process, including data migration and cleansing procedures.

Training

Provide training to IT staff and data users on best practices for maintaining data integrity during and after decommissioning.

Monitor and Review

Regular Audits

Conduct regular audits of the archived or migrated data to identify and address any integrity issues that may arise.

Feedback Loops

 Establish feedback loops with stakeholders to continuously improve data integrity practices.

Conclusion

Maintaining data integrity during application decommissioning is a complex but crucial task. By conducting a thorough assessment, developing a detailed plan, implementing strong data governance policies, and ensuring ongoing monitoring, organizations can successfully decommission applications while preserving the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of their data. This not only ensures compliance and operational efficiency but also supports future business needs and strategic goals.

[aven-data]

Carve-out Chronicles: Nurturing Innovation in the Heart of Legacy Systems

Introduction:

In the dynamic landscape of business evolution, organizations often find themselves at the crossroads of innovation and legacy systems. The intriguing journey of carving out new pathways within these established structures not only presents challenges but also serves as a fertile ground for nurturing innovation. In this blog, we embark on the "Carve-out Chronicles," exploring how organizations can foster a culture of innovation in the very heart of their legacy systems.

The Legacy Conundrum: A Breeding Ground for Innovation

1. Unveiling Hidden Potential: Identifying Innovation Opportunities in Legacy Systems

Delve into the unexplored corners of legacy systems, unveiling hidden potential and identifying innovation opportunities that can redefine the organization's trajectory.

2. Legacy Catalysts: How Carve-outs Ignite the Flames of Creativity

Discuss how carve-out initiatives act as catalysts, igniting the flames of creativity within teams and fostering a mindset that views legacy systems not as constraints but as canvases for innovation.

Nurturing an Innovative Culture

1. Cultural Alchemy: Transforming Legacy Mindsets into Innovation Gold

Explore the concept of cultural alchemy, illustrating how organizations can transform legacy mindsets into innovation gold by fostering a culture that values experimentation and forward-thinking.

2. Inclusivity in Innovation: Bridging Generational Gaps in Legacy Systems

Emphasize the importance of inclusivity in innovation, especially when dealing with legacy systems, showcasing how organizations bridge generational gaps to harness the diverse perspectives necessary for creative solutions.

Success Stories in Carve-out Innovation

1. Case Studies in Creativity: Organizations Redefining Possibilities through Carve-outs

Share success stories of organizations that have successfully redefined possibilities through carve-outs, showcasing innovative solutions that emerged from the heart of legacy systems.

2. Innovation Metrics: Measuring Success Beyond Financial Outcomes

Discuss how organizations can develop metrics to measure the success of innovation in carve-outs, emphasizing the importance of outcomes that go beyond traditional financial benchmarks.

Overcoming Innovation Challenges in Carve-outs

1. Legacy System Innovation Roadblocks: Strategies for Successful Navigation

Address common roadblocks in innovating within legacy systems, providing strategies for successful navigation and highlighting real-world examples of organizations that overcame these challenges.

2. Future-Forward Thinking: Sustaining Innovation Beyond the Carve-out Horizon

Encourage future-forward thinking, discussing how organizations can sustain innovation beyond the immediate scope of carve-out initiatives and embed a culture of continuous improvement.

Conclusion: Carving the Future with Innovation

In conclusion, the "Carve-out Chronicles" underscore the transformative power of innovation within the heart of legacy systems. As organizations navigate the intricacies of carve-out initiatives, they have the opportunity to nurture a culture where innovation thrives, paving the way for a future that seamlessly blends the wisdom of the past with the dynamism of the present. By fostering creativity, embracing inclusivity, and viewing legacy systems as springboards for innovation, organizations can carve a path toward a future where innovation is not just a buzzword but a driving force propelling them to new heights of success.

[kommandonuovidiavoli]

I wonder how long the team doing on their own without their leader?

Actually, few months.

Numbuh 442 was decommissioned on June 22nd, 1985. After that, Lou took over as leader, and the group went on with only four members.

In September 1985, it was decided to take Sector Ʌ out of service and put 5 sectors around Australia to make work easy for KND (also because they received a lot of joining applications from there after the whole Fire Goddess accident). So, as the last members got decommissioned, the Sector would cease operation.

On March 21st, 1986, Numbuh 443 was decommissioned, and it was decided that Sector Ʌ would, from that moment on, just be used as training grounds for the other Sectors that would protect Australia in the future; Numbuh 444A would think about plan-making and leader actions, Numbuh 445 would help with weapons and fighting training and Numbuh 444B would train pilots and mappists (Even if at that point mappists were starting to get replaced with new age radars and digital maps. Syd had a hard time trying to tell these kids why orientation was important, but they wouldn't listen).

Finally, we arrived in August 1986, the day that ended everything.

After getting a distress call from Sector Z in America, the trio decided to go investigate by themselves, without reporting to Moonbase or anyone else, where they met Father and the Delightfuls for the first time.

During that night, Numbuh 444A disappeared and when the rest of KND arrived, Syd begged to be decommissioned immediately, without saying what exactly happened. Numbuh 444B was decommissioned 4 months before their 13th birthday.

Charlie was deeply hurt by all of that, from Lou disappearing to Syd refusing to tell even her what happened.

Sector Ʌ was taken out of commission the day after and Numbuh 445 was moved to Moonbase as Head of Decommission until September 21st, 1987, when she turned 13 and was decommissioned.

As for Numbuh 444C, he stayed at the treehouse guarding it until his passing in 1999.

Sector Ʌ was slowly forgotten and is now regarded as a myth by the whole KND organization.

[avendatagmbh]

Before focusing on how to decommission legacy applications, it is essential to understand the reasons behind it. There are several factors that lead companies to replace or remove their outdated or legacy applications:

Please click Below link to read more: https://avendata.com/blog/how-to-decommission-legacy-applications

[solarpunkbusiness]

A team from the Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics at the Chinese Academy of Sciences devised a method of crushing and chemically treating old turbine blades so that they could be mixed into materials used in road construction. 

This material was already trialed and has been in place on a section of Qingfu Highway in northwest China for over five months. So far, there have been no reports of cracking or rutting in this hybrid material, and it appears to be "long-lasting." 

While most parts from old wind turbines can be recycled or reused, including the shell, nacelle, and metallic internal components, the long blades are typically made from fiberglass. That's especially true of blades that are reaching the end of their lifespan now, after having been in use for the last couple of decades.

This breakthrough joins a short list of applications – compiled by Chemical & Engineering News – where recycled blades can be useful:

Global Fiberglass Solutions, headquartered in Kirkland, Washington, turns the blades into reinforced plastic pellets for manufacturing durable products like maintenance hole covers.

Waste management giant Veolia shreds blades into small pieces that go in kilns to replace the coal, sand and clay required to make cement.

Knoxville, Tennessee's Carbon Rivers recovers strong fibers from blades using a high-temperature process called pyrolysis; these can be used as-is or in the form of thermoplastic fabrics or pellets to make heavy-duty automotive parts.

There are also a number of efforts to make blades easier to repurpose or discard – from a quick-dissolving resin to manufacture them, to GE's recyclable thermoplastic, to a relatively inexpensive way to break down epoxy-based blades.

But while those are being tested and deployed worldwide over the next few decades, we'll still have this mounting issue of disposed blades to solve. The Lanzhou research team, meanwhile, will take on more projects to demonstrate its recycling technique, and establish it as a scalable way to repurpose old blades.

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