Microsoft is phasing out old software that practically everyone is still using. And if companies don't upgrade, they'll be left behind as hack bait.
Nearly every business still uses Microsoft Windows Server 2003, but Microsoft (MSFT, Tech30) is ending regular support for that software on July 14 this year. That means no more patches and upgrades.
Windows Server is the software running those back-end computers you never think about. You know, the ones processing everything from shopping websites to company email.
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