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Windows Server 2012 Has Reached End-Of-Life

Windows Server 2012 has reached end-of-life. On the 10th of October 2023, windows discontinued support and updates for this operating system version. Any business still using this outdated system will no longer receive security updates, non-security updates, bug fixes, technical support, or online technical content updates.

Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Life: All You Need to Know

As a quick summary, any business still using the "Windows sever 2012 R2" will no longer receive critical security updates and patches after October 2023. Essentially this means that any data stored on you're 2012 server will be at a much higher risk of threat from hackers and cyber-attacks. Therefore, we recommend that you take a proactive approach and find an alternative to your 2012 server operating system to remove any chance of downtime or harm to your data.

Windows Virtual Desktop... Why it's Time to Upgrade

Despite support for windows 7 ending in January 2020, over 100 million computers still run this increasingly outdated operating system. In addition to not having access to the full Microsoft Office roster, those that still use outdated versions of Windows are currently at risk of bugs, faults, and cyber-attacks! Fortunately, Microsoft now offer Windows Virtual Desktop, an exciting IT environment designed to solve common business problems, especially useful for businesses reliant on legacy apps.

Windows 10 for all your staff with WVD!

Since its release in 2009, Windows 7 has proved to be an incredibly popular operating system. Much like Windows XP, Windows 7 has been the default choice for consumers and businesses alike for many years. Users praised its simplicity, the range of software that worked for it, and its speed. Even today, a decade after its release and with three major releases of Windows being released after it, a study from Kaspersky lab reports that 38% of consumers and 47% of businesses still use Windows 7.

Windows 7 End of Life: All you need to know.

Those that follow this blog will be aware we wrote about Windows 7 End of Life back in January. At the time that may have seemed like a life time away. It isn't any more.