Despite Microsoft ending support for Windows Server 2003, hundreds of thousands to several million PCs still run the operating system. What dangers do organizations face when a vendor stops supporting software or hardware?

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Despite Microsoft ending support for Windows Server 2003, hundreds of thousands to several million PCs still run the operating system. What dangers do organizations face when a vendor stops supporting software or hardware?

 

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