There are six reasons businesses should migrate from Windows XP to a more recent operating system: security, support, cost, compatibility, performance and productivity.
Security
Unsupported and unpatched environments are vulnerable to security risks. You can’t run business applications on an operating system that does not get security updates. If you are still running XP, your network and workstations will get infected very quickly.
Support
Software vendors will also stop supporting Windows XP, limiting the number and types of software businesses can use. Similarly, hardware device drivers will no longer be written for Windows XP.
Cost
We will always try our best to support you, but it is very time consuming to support an unsupported system. It’s safe to say that if you choose to keep Windows XP, your tech service costs will increase.
Compatibility
Upgraded operating systems give users the ability to run almost any software that is Windows compatible.
Performance
With an upgrade, system boot times and application launch times noticeably decrease, as does the time required to [get in and out of] hibernation mode. This means more efficiency for your workforce.
Productivity
New versions of Windows also have new features to make workers more productive. For instance, new search features allow users to look for keywords in documents, emails and attached storage devices. The search can also extend to networked servers and designated Web pages.
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