Heavy loads on one part of the system could cause serious processing delays elsewhere. In addition, the new software includes many more options and features than the older system. This puts even heavier demands on the hardware. It is far from obvious that the CSU could afford to purchase adequate computing power for all the campuses to meet their peak needs for data throughput. The third major obstacle is the maintenance of data security and privacy.
Security is enhanced further for many of the systems by their isolation from the Internet.
As these systems become more and more integrated, and as data flows from campus computers to central data repositories over public networks, the possibility of security breaches increases. Again, these are all problems that, in principle, can be solved. However, the time and effort needed can be very costly. The system is on the horns of a dilemma. Growth in enrollment is likely to swamp the existing systems on many campuses within the next few years.