basically, the reason why systems are undergoing upgrades is because of the protocols that are obsolete and is not getting necessary to continue. Because continuing the old system where there is a current new invention that is considerably more advance and efficient, stopping the use of the old system is what will make technologies improve. I remember way back before, the storage of data is called File Cabinet System, wherein you need to store physical hard copy of papers and records in order to keep it. As time passes by, invention of Structured Query Language was proposed and the data storage becomes electronic. Today, what we have is online databases, where we save space and time, to organize data, as well as cost of these data to be maintained.
That is the essence why we need upgrades and innovation, it will make our technology even better and our life to be easier.