End of Support stories
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, firms urged to migrate soon
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support on 14 October 2025, urging firms to migrate soon as security updates and technical support will cease.
Microsoft to end Windows 10 support, raising security concerns
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Microsoft will end Windows 10 support from 14 October, leaving millions at risk without security updates unless they upgrade or enrol in Extended Security Updates.
UK faces cyber risks as Windows 10 support ends this October
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With Microsoft ending Windows 10 support on 14 October, UK businesses face amplified cyber risks and operational challenges, especially in critical sectors.
Two in five devices still use Windows 10 as support nears end
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Over 40% of devices globally, including 38% in Australia, still run Windows 10 as Microsoft support ends in mid-October, raising cybersecurity risks.
UK firms urged to act as Microsoft support ends October 2025
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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UK firms warned to prepare for risks as Microsoft ends support for Windows 10, Office 2016, and others on 14 October 2025, urging strategic IT upgrades now.
July Patch Tuesday reveals 137 vulnerabilities
Wed, 9th Jul 2025
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Microsoft's July Patch Tuesday addresses 137 vulnerabilities, including 11 critical remote code execution flaws, with no zero-day exploits reported.
As Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 sunset, how can privacy-conscious organisations future-proof their email?
Fri, 4th Jul 2025
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With Microsoft Exchange 2016 and 2019 ending support in 2025, organisations face critical choices over email privacy, cost, and data control in Australia.
Half of enterprise Windows devices yet to upgrade to Windows 11
Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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Half of enterprise Windows devices have yet to upgrade to Windows 11, just months before Windows 10 support ends on 14 October 2025.
AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market
Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
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However, the impending end of support for Microsoft's Windows 10, in October 2025, could thwart second-life opportunities for numerous devices.
Security at risk as PC users continue to use end-of-life Windows 7
Tue, 11th May 2021
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Almost a quarter of PC users are still using the outdated Windows 7 operating system, leaving them vulnerable to cyberattacks, according to Kaspersky.
End of Support for Windows 7 and 8.1 might be sooner than you think
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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Microsoft will phase out support for Windows 7 and 8.1 on machines with Skylake systems over the next 18 months.
Windows Server 2003 end of life: what it means for security
Tue, 14th Jul 2015
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Businesses need to be aware of the risks of running out-of-support platforms as Microsoft stops security updates Windows Server 2003.
Patch Tuesday due this week
Sun, 9th May 2010
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Microsoft will fix two vulnerabilities it considers<br />critical, when it issues its monthly Patch Tuesday update this week.
Support ending soon for some Windows users
Tue, 2nd Mar 2010
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Microsoft has issued use-by deadlines for more Windows<br />products - meaning full support for them will soon cease.