14 DAY TRIAL // Everybody knows that Windows XP reached end of support one week ago, but some organizations are still running it, even though Microsoft has started displaying warnings and upgrade notifications many months ago, just to make sure that everyone moves to a newer OS version.
Banks around the world, however, are still having a hard time to move their computers and ATMs to Windows 7 or Windows 8 and some are negotiating with Microsoft deals to receive patches and updates for the 12 more months.
Nonetheless, Nigerian banks are seeking an extension to the Windows XP end of support, according to a report by Ventures Africa, although it’s not yet clear whether they want to purchase extended support or they simply want Microsoft to continue releasing patches and updates until they complete the migration.
Either way, approximately 13,000 ATMs in the country are still running Windows XP right now, so Nigeria is one of those states that urgently need a solution to stay on the safe side.
As far as the desktop is concerned, Windows XP is still powering 28 percent of the computers worldwide and figures indicate that the market share will remain very big despite Microsoft’s efforts to move users to another platform.