ATM’s ‘dying technology’ problem may hit data centres as engineers ‘disappear’

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• Fewer young developers are learning COBOL, creating a shortage of skilled professionals.
• Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:40:58 UTC.

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