Key Takeaway
Matt Balderstone, a Cybersecurity Advisor at CyberArk, warns that organizations must not be complacent as Windows 10 approaches end-of-life, leaving millions of machines vulnerable without security updates. Dave Adamson from Creative ITC emphasizes that many organizations are unprepared for the transition to Windows 11, increasing risks with each delay. In other news, Mitsubishi Electric has partnered with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop high-voltage power conversion systems for renewable energy. This collaboration aims to create a megawatt-class prototype for demonstration testing, essential for connecting renewable sources to electricity grids.
Matt Balderstone, Cybersecurity Advisor at CyberArk, emphasizes that organizations must not be complacent. “Once Windows 10 reaches its end-of-life, the lack of security updates will leave millions of machines vulnerable to future threats that will remain unaddressed, creating ideal conditions for attackers to target outdated systems,” he states.
The shift to Windows 11 has been hindered by hardware requirements, unlike previous upgrades that only required a software update. “The end of Windows 10 support shouldn’t be unexpected, yet many organizations are still unprepared,” notes Dave Adamson, Solutions Director at Creative ITC. “Every day of delay heightens risk and complicates the transition.”
Mitsubishi Electric has entered into a basic agreement with Taiwan’s Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) to develop high-voltage power conversion systems for renewable energy applications.
The collaboration, announced on 15 October, aims to merge Mitsubishi’s power semiconductor modules with ITRI’s expertise in high-voltage electricity conversion technology, with the goal of creating a megawatt-class power conversion system prototype for demonstration testing.
Power conversion systems are essential infrastructure that link renewable energy sources to electricity grids, converting power between direct current and alternating current.
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