On April 8, 2014, Microsoft ended support for Windows XP. But leaving this outdated product behind opens up new opportunities for you, and the new class of business intelligence solutions with Windows Embedded.

Businesses must migrate off Windows XP now. With the latest release of Windows Embedded products, you can help enterprise customers extend the intelligence of their information technology systems to achieve lasting competitive advantage. Windows Embedded 8.1 provides the manageability, consistency and predictability today's businesses require.

Microsoft: Investing in Solutions

Offer Greater Value.
Get Modern.

Enable more productive users and a more valued IT department
Deliver devices built on a more enabling platform with the latest business capabilities
Ensure an easy learning curve, ease of use and more natural device interactions

Ensure Continuity. Eliminate
Business and Technology Risks

Ensure technology availability to its users with enhanced security and ease of management
Prepares businesses for the future with modern device platform
Provide a clear ROI and dramatic savings

Address Customer Demand.
Build Devices that Stand Out.

Provide latest features and capabilities that customers expect
Enables the key innovations in Intelligent Systems
Stay current, integrate with modern assets and infrastructure, and realize the value of a modern platform

End of Security Updates

Paid per-incident support services and hotfix agreement support

IDC white paper “Mitigating Risk: Why Sticking with Windows XP is a Bad Idea” for more information

Compliance Issues in key industries

IDC white paper “Mitigating Risk: Why Sticking with Windows XP is a Bad Idea” for more information

Higher maintenance costs

Increased user productivity and IT labor costs

IDC white paper “Mitigating Risk: Why Sticking with Windows XP is a Bad Idea” for more information

Lack of support

for features end users have come to expect such as integrated WiFi, Bluetooth, faster USB ports, high resolution monitors and touchscreens and increased memory requirements.

IDC white paper “Mitigating Risk: Why Sticking with Windows XP is a Bad Idea” for more information

Risks of sticking with Windows XP