used with permission from HTS
One of the most popular and longest lived Microsoft operating systems that we all know and love, Windows XP, has almost run its course. The clock is ticking… And on April 8, 2014, Windows XP will officially be “dead”, with no more extended support, and—more importantly—no more security patches. Hopefully, this news does not come as a surprise, as Microsoft has foretold the fate of XP since its release back in 2001.
Microsoft will no longer support Windows XP and Small Business Server 2003 so it’s time to make the change to ensure you remain on supported versions of Windows and Office.
It means you need to take action. After April 8, 2014, there will be no new security updates, no security hotfixes, no free or paid assisted support options or online technical content updates, and most retail outlets (Best Buy, for example) will likely discontinue support for XP as well. Running Windows XP and Office 2003 in your environment after their end of support date may expose your company to potential risks, such as:
In order to stay with your familiar windows platform, your options are to upgrade to Windows 7 or the newest Windows 8 version. This option has an upside well beyond keeping you supported. It offers more flexibility to empower employees to be more productive, while increasing operational efficiency through improved PC security and management. It also enables your organization to take advantage of latest technology trends such as virtualization and the cloud.
Windows 7 and Windows 8 offer:
eMazzanti will continue to provide support on a very basic level, with no guarantees that we’ll be able to resolve issues. Without being able to reach out to Microsoft for assistance, we may not be able to solve more complex problems.
Don’t take a chance on compromising your business data because your computer system is out of date. We can get you up to speed! If you are ready to make the switch or are interested in more information, please contact us at 1-866-EMAZZANTI.
To learn more, contact us today.
Bryan Antepara: IT Specialist
Bryan Antepara is a leader in Cloud engagements with a demonstrated history of digital transformation of business processes with the user of Microsoft Technologies powered by the team of eMazzanti Technologies engineers.
Bryan has a strong experience working with Office 365 cloud solutions, Business Process, Internet Information Services (IIS), Microsoft Office Suite, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, and Customer Service.
He has the ability to handle the complexity of moving data in and out of containers and cloud sessions, makes him the perfect candidate to help organizations large and small migrate to new and more efficient platforms. Bryan is a graduate of the University of South Florida and is Microsoft Certification holder.
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