Question $1)(20$ points$)$ EcoTrack, a company specializing in environmental data analytics, initiated a software development project to create a new platform for tracking and analyzing environmental impact data. The project, named "EcoTrack Platform," aimed to provide real$-$time data analytics and visualization to help organizations monitor their carbon footprint. The project had a timeline of $12$ months and a budget of $$2$ million. Objectives: Develop a web$-$based platform for environmental data tracking and analysis. Incorporate features such as real$-$time data visualization, user$-$friendly dashboards, and comprehensive reporting tools. Scope: The project included the design, development, testing, and deployment of the platform. Key functionalities included data integration, real$-$time analytics, user management, and customizable reports.

Three months into the project, the development team discovered that the existing tools and languages were insufficient for handling the complex data integration and real$-$time analytics required. They identified that using newer technologies like Node.js for backend development and Apache Kafka for real$-$time data streaming would significantly enhance the platform's performance and scalability.

a$)$ Define the situation.

b$)$ Handle the case as a project manager, and develop a road map.