Windows Server 2003 - This Is The End!

Dear Friends, We wanted to take a moment and update our loyal customers on a significant change in the Information Technology world that has an impact on many of your computer systems.  After July 14, 2015, technical assistance and support from Microsoft for Windows Server 2003 will no longer be available by Microsoft.  If you continue to use Windows Server 2003, your computer network might become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses.  There will no longer be any security updates that can help protect your Server from harmful viruses, spyware, and other malicious software, which can steal your practice's information. This is not HIPAA compliant. * HERE ARE THE RISKS Running Windows Server 2003 in your environment after the end of support date may expose your practice to potential risks, such as: Security & Compliance Risks: Unsupported and unpatched environments are vulnerable to security risks. This may result in an officially recognized control failure by an internal or external audit body, leading to suspension of certifications, and/or public notification of the organization's inability to maintain its systems and customer information. Lack of Independent Software Vendor (ISV) & Hardware Manufacturers support: An industry report from Gartner Research suggests "many independent software vendors (ISVs) are unlikely to support new versions of applications on Windows Server 2003." And it may stifle access to hardware innovation. If your organization is currently running Microsoft Windows Server 2003/Exchange 2003 on your server or Windows XP on any systems in your office, you need to know about a serious security threat to your business that needs to be addressed. Microsoft has announced that as of July 14, 2015, it will discontinue support for its 11-year-old server operation system, Windows Server 2003. If you still have a server running this software active on your network this means: No further updates or security patches will be released for Windows Server 2003 after 7/14/15. All support for Windows XP / Office 2003 was terminated as of 4/8/14. No updates/security patches/support options. Loss of compliance. Various industry regulations and industry standards will no longer be able to be achieved if you are using Windows Server 2003 or Windows XP actively on your network. Increased security risks. Any server running these operating systems will be completely exposed to serious hacker attacks aimed at taking control of your network, stealing your data or crashing your systems. Increased downtime and integration glitches with other software applications. Firewalls & anti-virus software will NOT be sufficient to completely protect your businesses network from malicious attacks or data ex-filtration. Get current with your Windows Server Operating System. This option has an upside well beyond keeping you supported. It offers more flexibility to empower employees to be more productive, improved performance, reduced maintenance requirements, while increasing operational efficiency through improved computer infrastructure security and management. It also enables your organization to take advantage of latest technology trends such as virtualization and the cloud. Be prepared!  To ensure you remain on supported versions of the Windows Server Operating System, we would like to help you begin your planning and application testing immediately to ensure you deploy before end of support.  If you do not have any Windows Server 2003 computers in your network, then this letter does not apply to you. As a preferred Certified IT Provider, we are committed to helping your company reduce its cyber-security risks by offering a Windows Server 2003 and/or Windows XP Migration Plan at no charge to you. Bottom Line We Can Help You!!!  For Answers On This Important Notice and Your Servers Call  Kim at   888-377-8206 ext 708 Mention Code Word: SERVER 2003 For A FREE Technology Health Assessment  of your computer network and technology as well as review with you how to be prepared for this change.  Warmest Regards, Looking Forward To Helping You, Your Technology Specialists at SurfCT