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Challenge: Integrating with legacy systems and infrastructure poses challenges due to differences in technology and architecture.
Solution: Middleware and API integration layers
Implement middleware or integration layers to integrate the telco cloud with legacy systems. Expose legacy system functionalities as APIs using industry-standard protocols like REST or SOAP. API gateways and integration platforms facilitate seamless communication and data exchange between the telco cloud and legacy systems. Enterprise service buses (ESBs) or API management platforms like Dell Technologies’ Project Fulcrum can also be part of the middleware layer. These platforms provide protocol conversion, message transformation, and data integration capabilities. API management platforms offer API life cycle management, governance, and control tools.