Windows XP…You're Terminated
In the 1984 blockbuster movie, The Terminator, Arnold Schwarzenegger's cyborg character travels back in time to eliminate waitress, Sarah Connor, whose future son will grow up and lead humanity in a war against machines. An action-packed film filled with twists and suspense, The Terminator reminds us how the remarkable advancements in science and technology will open the doors to much more sophisticated and intelligent computers in the future.
When Windows XP was introduced in 2001, it claimed to have all the bells and whistles of its time. With its redesigned graphical user interface, it was more user-friendly than previous versions of Windows, enhancing the end user experience ("XP" is short for eXPerience). While Microsoft stopped selling Windows XP in January 2009, there are estimated to be over 500 million XP users today! All facing the same fate…termination!
In just eight short months—April 8, 2014—Windows XP and Office 2003 will no longer be supported. What does this mean? Well, in a nutshell, this means security, compliance, and compatibility problems for you and your business PCs.
Security Risks
An unsupported version of Windows will no longer receive software security updates, leaving your PCs wide open to harmful viruses and malware that can steal your personal information and leave you wide open to countless security risks.
Compliance Issues
Vulnerability to security risks will result in an officially recognized control failure by internal/external audits, resulting in suspension of certifications and public awareness of your company's inability to adequately maintain its systems and customer information, thus tarnishing your business' reputation.
Software/Hardware Support
New versions of software and hardware will not be compatible with Windows XP. Additionally, there will be no one to help you if you encounter a problem.
Technology waits for no one! In Kyle Reese's words, "Come with me if you want to live." Well, it's really not life threatening, but if you want guidance to determine the best way to migrate away from XP, there's not time like the present to talk to your trusted IT provider.
Ideally, we'd recommend migrating to Windows 8 to take full advantage of some of the fabulous new security and performance features. However, there may be possible compatibility issues based on your current business environment which may make migrating to Windows 7 a better option for you.
Don't run the risk of being terminated. There's no time like the present to make plans to get the XP out! IT Radix strongly recommends that you contact your trusted IT provider to help you understand the best option that meets your specific business needs. We'd hate for you to face the wrath of Arnold… Hasta la vista, baby!
When Windows XP was introduced in 2001, it claimed to have all the bells and whistles of its time. With its redesigned graphical user interface, it was more user-friendly than previous versions of Windows, enhancing the end user experience ("XP" is short for eXPerience). While Microsoft stopped selling Windows XP in January 2009, there are estimated to be over 500 million XP users today! All facing the same fate…termination!
In just eight short months—April 8, 2014—Windows XP and Office 2003 will no longer be supported. What does this mean? Well, in a nutshell, this means security, compliance, and compatibility problems for you and your business PCs.
Security Risks
An unsupported version of Windows will no longer receive software security updates, leaving your PCs wide open to harmful viruses and malware that can steal your personal information and leave you wide open to countless security risks.
Compliance Issues
Vulnerability to security risks will result in an officially recognized control failure by internal/external audits, resulting in suspension of certifications and public awareness of your company's inability to adequately maintain its systems and customer information, thus tarnishing your business' reputation.
Software/Hardware Support
New versions of software and hardware will not be compatible with Windows XP. Additionally, there will be no one to help you if you encounter a problem.
Technology waits for no one! In Kyle Reese's words, "Come with me if you want to live." Well, it's really not life threatening, but if you want guidance to determine the best way to migrate away from XP, there's not time like the present to talk to your trusted IT provider.
Ideally, we'd recommend migrating to Windows 8 to take full advantage of some of the fabulous new security and performance features. However, there may be possible compatibility issues based on your current business environment which may make migrating to Windows 7 a better option for you.
Don't run the risk of being terminated. There's no time like the present to make plans to get the XP out! IT Radix strongly recommends that you contact your trusted IT provider to help you understand the best option that meets your specific business needs. We'd hate for you to face the wrath of Arnold… Hasta la vista, baby!
