{"id":896,"date":"2025-08-19T17:53:26","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:53:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/blog\/?p=896"},"modified":"2025-08-19T17:53:59","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T17:53:59","slug":"reminder-significant-it-updates-could-impact-your-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/blog\/reminder-significant-it-updates-could-impact-your-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Reminder: Significant IT Updates Could Impact Your Business"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Additionally, Windows 11 has limited compatibility with older hardware, meaning many computers will need to be replaced rather than upgraded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Running an unsupported operating system isn\u2019t just inconvenient\u2014it\u2019s a serious security risk. It can also cause you to fall out of compliance with critical standards like NIST, HIPAA, and PCI, which require up-to-date software to protect your data from cyberattacks. Users who try to run an incompatible system may encounter persistent error messages that won\u2019t go away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Preparation is key. Now is the time to plan, budget, and schedule your transition to ensure your business stays secure and compliant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Creative Programs and Systems (CPS), our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/it-consulting-support-services\">IT experts<\/a> can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan device upgrades or replacements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safely migrate your data and applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Schedule a free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/contact\">consultation<\/a> today to ensure your systems are ready for the post-Windows 10 world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about Microsoft Windows 10 support ending and your available options <a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/windows-10-support-ends-on-october-14-2025-2ca8b313-1946-43d3-b55c-2b95b107f281\">here<\/a>. View additional Microsoft compatibility details for: <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/design\/minimum\/supported\/windows-11-supported-amd-processors\">AMD-Based Systems<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows-hardware\/design\/minimum\/supported\/windows-11-supported-intel-processors\">Intel-Based Systems<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We make <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/it-consulting-support-services\"><strong>IT<\/strong><\/a><strong> easy! CPS also offers <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/computer-consulting-it-support-services\"><strong>Computer Consulting<\/strong><\/a><strong> and <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/managed-it-services-network-support-providers\"><strong>Managed IT<\/strong><\/a><strong> services for complete,&nbsp; comprehensive support.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>_______<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Founded in 1994, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/\">Creative Programs and Systems<\/a> delivers professional results for all your computer needs. We design, create, and code various custom software programs and websites. Additionally, we offer superior digital marketing services, including enhanced Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and paid advertising. We also repair and support commercial computer infrastructure, build custom systems and servers, and provide secure data backups. Need assistance or want to learn more? Call <a href=\"tel:\/\/8102245252\">(810)224-5252<\/a> or email <a href=\"mailto:info@cpsmi.com\">info@cpsmi.com<\/a> us!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Written by the Digital Marketing Team at Creative Programs &amp; Systems: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/\"><em>https:\/\/www.cpsmi.com\/<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft will end support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025. Additionally, Windows 11 has limited compatibility with older hardware, meaning many computers will need to be replaced rather than upgraded. Running an unsupported operating system isn\u2019t just inconvenient\u2014it\u2019s a serious security risk. 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