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Megan Poljacik • December 18, 2024

It's Time to Say Good Bye to Windows 10

Windows 10, released by Microsoft on July 29, 2015, has been a cornerstone of modern computing, providing users with a familiar interface and robust features. Its implementation marked a significant advancement in the Windows operating system, incorporating a blend of the best elements from Windows 7 and Windows 8. The adoption of Windows 10 was particularly vital for Corporate America, offering enhanced security features, improved performance, and increased productivity.


One groundbreaking feature of Windows 10 was that it was positioned as a service rather than a standalone product, with Microsoft introducing regular updates and improvements to keep the operating system current and secure. The release also marked a shift towards a ‘seamless system’ for Microsoft, with a focus on multiple device compatibility and paved the way for cloud integration. 


Sadly, it is time to say goodbye. On October 10th, 2025 support for Windows 10 will cease to exist. Formulating a plan for upgrades with your CTO should be on everyone’s New Year’s resolutions list. Start by conducting an inventory analysis to identify which machines will need the upgrade. Prioritize the machines that are at immediate risk due to outdated security or age. Some machines may not be compatible with the requirements of Windows 11 and could require replacement. Create a transition plan that outlines a timeline, budget and resources.


Windows 10 certainly revolutionized the corporate computing landscape. As technology evolves and cyber threats become more sophisticated, the importance of upgrading from Windows 10 cannot be overstated. To ensure the security and efficiency of your company's systems, a strategic upgrade plan is essential. 


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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THE CLOUD GOES DOWN?

By Megan Poljacik & Bryan Doherty • November 24, 2025
The internet has had a series of bad days over the last few months. In October, Microsoft 365 briefly went sideways in North America after a network misconfiguration disrupted access to Teams and Exchange Online before service recovered the same day. A few weeks later, Microsoft Azure suffered an outage after a faulty configuration change was pushed to Azure Front Door Configuration, affecting Microsoft 365, Xbox, and other services worldwide. Around the same time Amazon crashed, stating that an AWS disruption stemmed from a DNS automation bug associated with DynamoDB. This is an automated system that directs internet traffic that made a timing mistake, and that small glitch quickly snowballed and knocked parts of the service offline. Most recently, Cloudflare, a service many websites use to load faster and block bad traffic, went down, leaving millions unable to access sites and services. It’s no surprise that many business owners are now asking whether the cloud is still a safe choice for their business. Short answer: yes. For most small and mid-size companies, the cloud is still the safest, most cost-effective place to run everyday tools. It delivers enterprise-grade security, constant patching, and built-in resilience that would be expensive to match on your own. But “safe” doesn’t mean “never fail.”

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IMPACTFUL VIRUSES IN HISTORY: STUXNET

By Megan Poljacik • July 31, 2025
In the early 2000s, tensions in the middle east were on the rise. Iran’s government had begun expanding its uranium enrichment capabilities, insisting it was for nuclear energy purposes. However many countries around the globe feared it was a coverup for a nuclear weapons program. Despite pressure from United Nations and the International Atomic Energy Agency, Iran continued to enrich uranium. Frustrations reached a fever pitch and it appeared a conflict was imminent, until a mysterious solution came from a completely unexpected source: the Stuxnet Computer Worm.