PC Security on stake as support for XP ending soon

‘Microsoft to withdraw Windows XP support’, is a well known reality. A recent study revealed that how adversely the public sector which still relies on Windows XP will get affected, when the support for the same by Microsoft expires. Most users have already started migrating to newer systems, with Windows 7 appearing to be a preferred choice.

The end-of-life deadline for XP is soon approaching with the date nailed as April 8^th, this year. Microsoft however says that the subscription services for companies still using the older OS will continue to receive security updates, which are relevant. Meanwhile, NHS Scotland and HMRC will not pay for this security service.

When NHS England was inquired about the number of PCs and laptops from among total 1 million, which run on Windows XP, they had no exact answer. Each trust region is considered to be an individual entity and NHS England really does not know how much of their IT infrastructure will be vulnerable after the support ends.

Meanwhile, the specialist who is helping customers migrate from Windows XP said that there are many large customers ready to pay Microsoft for continued support after April 8^th, rather than stay without protection. They consider it’s cheaper to pay Microsoft than to migrate to another one.

Even with the deadline so near, the company is busy in picking up new businesses from organizations and public sector to begin migrations. The winning of new projects is still on. It seems they will miss the deadline, which they are already aware about, well it looks you will have to wait to see what happens!

The writer is an Microsoft Xp support specialist at SupportBuddy - a Global Company offering

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