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Windows 7 End of Life Update: Are You Still HIPAA Compliant?

September 30th, 2019 by admin

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There are still many businesses that continue to operate on the Windows 7 platform, as it has been the most widely used operating system in the world. However, Windows 7 is quickly approaching its end of life due to the latest rollout of Windows 10,...

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Posted in: Managed IT Services, Services, Solutions

The Risks of Operating Windows 7 After 2019

August 30th, 2019 by admin

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On May 2017, over 300,000 victims worldwide were affected by the WannaCry ransomware attack that lasted four full days. The attack blocked data from users until a ransom was paid via bitcoin cryptocurrency and affected businesses and individuals alike...

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Posted in: Support

Preparing Your Business for Windows 7 End-Of-Life

August 21st, 2019 by admin

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Windows 7 is coming to an end, so what does that mean for businesses still running on the platform? It may mean complex migrating, tons of time and resources that will be spent on training, configuring, and an added expense to install the new system....

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Posted in: Company News, Support

Windows 10 Free Upgrade Window Comes to an End

May 24th, 2016 by admin

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Those “Upgrade to Windows 10” notifications seem to be showing up everywhere, even in the middle of a weather forecast on Iowa television. What would’ve otherwise been an embarrassing interruption turned into a watercooler moment that anyone who used...

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Posted in: Support, Knowledge