WELCOME TO 502NUGGETY: Windows XP

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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I remember when I first used a
computer. It was e-machines. Very solid system then; as were the many other
tech brands that have been swept under the carpet by more vibrant product
brands over the years.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I will never forget the still
image of a lush green meadow that greeted me on my home screen after the usual
Windows XP loading bars and fast forward several years later, we had to upgrade
to Windows Vista and so on. Matter of fact, Vista was like a major break from
the Windows norm and without entirely taking in its features, Windows 7 was
launched and was good, not great. Then came Windows 8. Pure class. Mastery of
the art and science of technology. Such ease. 
I know people who live for the upgrades! What I cease to understand
however is why some organizations like our very infamous Cyber Cafés, IT driven
firms, etc.have bluntly refused to upgrade to Windows 8.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Are they really sceptical about
testing new waters or would they rather stick to the status quo? Or is it
because Microsoft still provides support for these old versions of the Windows
Operating system? Well, all of that is about to change because, like it or not,
global devices and services giant Microsoft has announced the official end of
support for Windows XP, Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems and Office
2003 by April 8, 2014 and therefore urges its customers and partners to migrate
to Windows 8 and Office 2013 platform.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Now, ending support in this
context means that for Windows XP, Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems
and Office 2003, partners and customers will no longer receive security updates
and technical support from Microsoft, which will result in vulnerability to
security threats.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">According to Oluyomi Alarape,
Datacenter Solutions & Sales at Microsoft Nigeria, “There are several
re-engineering and attacks that needs to be catered for as a result of the
changing technology landscape. Businesses stand to have huge risks if they do
not migrate because there will be no security updates to meet security
requirements”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">In addition, Windows 8 provides
mobile security through Bit locker, “Windows To Go”, is a full version of
Windows 8 on a USB stick which readily support BYOD “Bring Your Own Device”
initiatives.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Awawu Olumide-Sojinrin, Acting
Country Manager, Microsoft Nigeria while speaking at a media briefing to
announce end of support for the Windows XP and Office 2003 in Lagos, explained
that Microsoft is proactive in communicating changes that are critical and
important to our customers. As a result, she said Microsoft is taking its time
to notify its customers and partners ahead of the April 8 2014 deadline.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Windows 8 is Microsoft’s latest
operating system for modern businesses, building on Windows 7 fundamentals such
as speed, reliability and security while creating a modern platform for the new
generation of hardware experiences from tablets and innovative touch devices to
traditional desktops and laptops.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Georgia","serif"; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So, as the sun sets for Windows
XP, Windows XP Professional for Embedded Systems and Office 2003 users with
April 2014 as the deadline for migration to the Windows 8 platform, there are
more benefits and features like Speedy Boot Time, Innovative & Dynamic
Desktop, Improved Search Function, Windows To Go, Windows Live Syncing, etc.,
which help businesses bounce off of what to do with their older technology as
they look to protect valuable IP and customer information. So, how about we
leave Windows XP, Windows XP Professional and Office 2003 in the year 2013 and
step into the New Year 2014 with the Windows 8. Deal? Yes deal! Happy migration<o:p></o:p></span></div>

End of the Road for Windows XP and Office 2003 !

I remember when I first used a computer. It was e-machines. Very solid system then; as were the many other tech brands that have been swept under the carpet by more vibrant product brands over the years. I will never forget the still image of a lush green meadow that greeted me on my home screen af…