On April 8, 2014, Microsoft will end support for the decade-old Windows XP.This means you will no longer receive updates, including security updates, for Windows XP from Microsoft.
Additionally, Office 2003 updates, and other support, will also be ending on this date.
POTENTIAL BUSINESS IMPLICATIONS
The security and privacy implications of this event could have significant impacts on your business, so if you’re running either of these products you should plan to take action soon.
- SECURITY RISK: Without critical Windows XP security updates, your PC may become vulnerable to harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software which can steal or damage your business data and information. Anti-virus software will also not be able to fully protect you once Windows XP itself is unsupported.
- SOFTWARE ISSUES: Many software and hardware vendors will no longer support their products that are running on Windows XP as they are unable to get the Windows XP and Office 2003 updates. For example, the new Office leverages the modern Windows and will not run on Windows XP.
- NO ONE TO CALL: When problems arise, online and phone-based technical support will unfortunately no longer be available to assist you or your IT partner, leaving you on your own to deal with the problem.
- DOWN TIME: The risks of system failure and business disruption could increase because of the end of support, lack of supported software, and the increasing age of hardware running Windows XP.
MAKING THE SWITCH
Moving off of Windows XP and Office 2003 couldn’t be easier. With the special offers, migration assistance, and other helpful tools found here, your switch to Windows 8 Pro and the new Office will be a snap.
- Read more about “Getting Modern” at this web site:
http://www.get2modern.com
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