Support for Windows 7 is ending: Here is what you need to know.

MJ Flood Technology – Microsoft Gold Partner

After January 14, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide security updates or support for PCs running Windows 7. Now is the time to upgrade to Windows 10.

What does end of support mean?

If you continue to use Windows 7 after support has ended, your PC will still work, but it may become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses. Your PC will continue to start and run, but Microsoft will no longer provide the following support for your business.

  1. No technical support
  2. No software updates
  3. No security updates

To avoid security risks and viruses, as your IT partner we recommend you upgrade to Windows.

What happens if I continue to use windows 7?

You can continue to use Windows 7, but once support ends your PC will become more vulnerable to security risks. Windows will operate, but you will stop receiving security and feature updates.

What does windows 7 end of life mean for my security?

There are serious security concerns if you continue to use Windows 7 past the end of life date. After 14th of January 2020 Microsoft will not take responsibility for any security breaches that happen to Windows 7. With new Malware risk being developed, you risk being hacked, losing data or even a fine for not being GDPR compliant. The fact is, the sooner you can get away from Windows 7 and switch to Windows 10, the better.

How do I move to Windows 10 from Windows 7?

Contact us today and we will discuss how you can upgrade to Windows 10 with minimum disruption to your business.

The evolution of the modern office – are you on board?

by Paul Caffrey, cloud solutions specialist, MJ Flood Technology

Office 365 and the services within it provide true collaboration and we-centric productivity that gives serious competitive advantage to those that embrace it.

OFFICE 365 IS 5 YEARS OLD….AND COUNTING

On the 28th of June, 2016 Office 365 turned 5 Years old.  The platform was the successor to Microsoft BPOS following a successful public beta.

It is safe to say that consuming services from the cloud has become mainstream.

By 2020, a corporate “No Cloud” policy will be as rare as a “No Internet” policy is today, according to Gartner.

In the same press release, Gartner even goes on to predict that within the next three years, 30 percent of the 100 largest vendors’ new software investments will shift from cloud-first to cloud only.

So with the cloud maturing and mass adoption becoming a thing of the norm, how has the “Modern Office” (as Microsoft phrases it) improved?

EMAIL IN THE CLOUD A NO-BRAINER

Office 365 provides industry leading email services via Exchange Online. With a 99.9% SLA, 50GB mailbox and the added allure of not having to manage and maintain email servers locally, it has become a ‘no brainer’ for businesses who reach refresh time.

There’s no doubt, an email server refresh does accelerate cloud adoption. And although the modern office enjoys lots of benefits from cloud email, some believe that other services within the Office 365 stack make more of an impact.

SHIFT TO “WE-CENTRIC” PRODUCTIVITY

One of the biggest shifts we see as we help businesses migrate technologies to the cloud is the transition from “me-centric” productivity to “we-centric” productivity.

Working on a project is no longer bound by location.  Layer a home working policy on top of this along with ever cost increasing office space and you see the challenges that IT face.

Tools such as Skype for Business and SharePoint facilitate an environment where virtual teams, often spread across wide geographic areas, can collaborate seamlessly.  For example, several people can work simultaneously on documents, avoiding data sprawl with multiple document versions doing the rounds via email.  Teams can conduct face to face meetings, share desktops and presentations and work together as if they were located in the same office.  The net result is quicker decision-making and faster time to market for organisations focused on product or service development.

PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS TO EXPLODE IN POPULARITY

A research paper by Frost & Sullivan has predicted that the number of workers globally who use business social networks will grow from 208 million in 2013 to over 535 million in 2018.

Business social networks are providing the modern office employee with a safe, secure environment to access company information and knowledge. Enabling employees to build their own internal network of people is helping businesses become more innovative, responsive, improve self-learning and solve business problems.

EMAIL FIRST, COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE NEXT

Moving email to the cloud is the first step that many businesses take. It makes a financial saving and improves email functionality. It is the other services that sit with email that provide the competitive advantage.

Better professional networks and real-time collaboration tools drive the collective productivity of a business and are the essential elements for any modern office today.

If your business faces any of these challenges or is looking at moving their email to the cloud and would like further information, please get in touch.

Reinventing Productivity

Building smart IT infrastructure for the new world of work

STRICTLY BY INVITATION ONLY

Digital transformation is changing the way we do business.  Work is no longer somewhere we go but something we do and this poses major challenges for IT strategists and CIOs in terms of scaling and future-proofing a secure, agile and flexible IT infrastructure.

Please join us for the next in our Executive Lunch Series that focuses on the theme of digital disruption in the workplace and how in a cloud first, mobile first world, new thinking is required.

A keynote address by former rugby international and broadcaster, Alan Quinlan will explore themes of transformation and change and he will share his own insights on successfully transitioning from the rugby pitch to the world of business.

Friday, 18th November 2016
11.15am – 2.30 pm
No 25 Fitzwilliam Place, Dublin 2

About Alan Quinlan

Alan Quinlan is a former rugby international and popular guest speaker. Originally from Tipperary, Alan began his career at Clanwilliam before moving on to Shannon and represent Munster at provincial level. He became Munster’s most capped player with a total of 212 appearances before retiring in May 2011. His list of honours includes five League Division 1 titles, two Heineken Cups and a Celtic League winner’s medal. His most prestigious moment in rugby came as he won man of the match in Munster’s 16-13 victory over Toulouse to win the Heineken Cup Final in 2008.

On an international level, Alan was also a prominent feature earning a total of 27 caps for Ireland and scoring 30 points. He was selected to play in two World Cups, in 2003 and 2007, and was then picked for the Lions Tour in 2009, but missed out through suspension.

In 2010, Alan released his autobiography Quinlan: Red Blooded, detailing his career and personal life in and outside the game.

Since retiring, Alan is a regular ambassador for Mental Health, helping raise awareness by sharing his previous experiences.

Alan is a regular contributor on rugby with RTE and Sky Sports. Most recently, he is a presenter on Newstalk Breakfast alongside Colette Fitzpatrick, Shane Coleman and Paul Williams.

To register, simply complete the form below.


 

Cloud First – a New Policy Approach for Local Government

STRICTLY BY INVITATION ONLY

With the impending decommissioning of the national forest, technical specialists at MJ Flood Technology are running a dedicated session for councils throughout the country, designed to share their knowledge and experience of this critical task and focusing on all aspects of the network extraction cycle.

Presentations will cover the preparation needed in advance of an A/D migration, what happens during the actual migration process (including the tools used) and the work that needs to be completed post-migration on client devices and servers.

Wednesday, 7th September 2016
Killashee House Hotel, Killashee, Naas, Co Kildare
10am – 4pm

Agenda

10.00 – 10.30:     Buffet Breakfast Served

10.30 – 10.40:      Welcome and IntroductionTim Willoughby, CIO, LGMA

10.40 – 11.10:     Cloud First – a New Policy Approach for Local Government Underpinned by Security and Governance, Microsoft

11.10 – 11.40:     Learning from Experience – A Case Study on LGMA, Garrett Wallis, Enterprise Architecture Lead, MJ Flood Technology

11.40 – 12.00:    Tea/coffee

12.00 – 12.30:     Journey to the CloudDonal Clissmann, Solutions Architect, MJ Flood Technology

12.30 – 1.00:       Panel Discussion facilitated by Tim Willoughby

1.00 – 2.00:         Working Lunch

2.00 – 4.00:         LGMA Breakout Session

4.00                      Finish 

To register, simply complete the form below.

Please note a separate form must be completed for each attendee.


 

GAA Feile Division 1 Champions

GAA Club Celbridge stormed their way to an emphatic win over Kerry Legion in a fast-paced game in the GAA Feile Division 1 football championships at the weekend.

Proudly wearing their football kit, sponsored by MJ Flood Technology, the under 14s clocked up an impressive win over their southern rivals with a score of 4-5 to 1-3 at Austin Stack Park, the home of Kerry Football.

This followed a gruelling weekend of six matches in total with final victory on the national stage for the Kildare club, the first in its history. The win has already been widely covered by the media and highlights of the game will be broadcast on the Irish TV channel.

Check out one of the goals scored by Celbridge, which the seniors would be proud of.

Clip courtesy of Rory’s Stories on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rorys-Stories-429010670560873/

Take Your Business to Cloud 9

On 30th June, MJ Flood showcases it’s brand new bundled cloud solution. By taking the very best in IT delivery with Microsoft Azure, print management and secure eDiscovery search, we’ll transform your existing IT infrastructure into utility services delivering predictable business costs, while all the time, driving transparent optimal business efficiency.

It not only establishes a new way of working that sets up IT delivery as any other utility but it allows you to concentrate on using technology in a much more strategic way – to grow your business, secure more customers and improve operational efficiency.

Thursday, 30th June 2016
10.30am – 1.00pm with lunch

Conrad Hotel, Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2

Agenda

Take Your Business to Cloud 9

10.30am | Registration and Welcome

10.45am | Why Cloud First? – MJ Flood Technology
Creating a new way of working with greater productivity and lower costs

11.20am | Building Infrastructure in the Cloud with  Azure – MJ Flood Technology
Switch to the cloud and treat IT service delivery like any other utility

11.50am  | Break

12.00pm  | Transforming print management in the cloud YSoft
Subscription-based print management services with digital workflows that boost efficiency and flexibility 

12.25pm  | The Challenge of Document Search Dokonifind
Explore an enterprise search solution that significantly reduces the time spent searching for information stored across all internal applications, no matter where it’s physically located.

12.45pm | Close Q & A

12.55pm  | Seated Lunch Served

To register, simply complete the form below.