upgrade
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While cloud-based IT systems are typically replaced every four to five years, on-premise solutions are used for decades and are extremely difficult to upgrade.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
While the local utility’s upgrade timeline was five years, Critical Loop’s setup enabled the facility to draw power from the grid for most of the year and use on-site batteries to cover peak-constrained hours.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
The analysts say that they expect a mid-single digit upgrade to 2026 and 2027 sales consensus, particularly driven by statements around customer demand and ASML’s capacity expansion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
Not to say I was an upgrade of my dad or that my kids are an upgrade of me.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
“However, you have our most basic unit. Would you like us to upgrade her software, or adjust her settings, or polish out these scratches?”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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