system modernization

  1. Windows 10 at 10 Years: The Legacy, Triumphs, and Challenges of Microsoft's Iconic OS

    A decade ago, the tech world witnessed a turning point as Microsoft unveiled Windows 10, heralding what was touted as “the last version of Windows.” After the controversial detour of Windows 8—with its Metro interface, Start screen, and touch-first ethos—Windows 10 was both a rescue mission and...
  2. Microsoft Removes PowerShell 2.0 in Windows 11: What You Need to Know

    As Microsoft pivots toward a more streamlined, secure, and modernized iteration of Windows 11, the company has begun a significant and symbolic effort: the removal of PowerShell 2.0 from its operating system. This move is part of a sweeping initiative to clean up Windows 11—shedding legacy code...
  3. Windows 11 Modernizes Time Settings with New Clocks & Control Panel Migration

    Microsoft's ongoing efforts to modernize Windows 11 have led to the migration of several legacy features from the traditional Control Panel to the more contemporary Settings app. A notable recent change involves the relocation of advanced clock settings, enhancing user accessibility and...
  4. Microsoft Retires Windows Device Metadata and WMIS: What It Means for Users and Developers

    Microsoft's recent decision to retire the Windows Device Metadata and the Windows Metadata and Internet Services (WMIS) marks a significant shift in how hardware devices integrate with the Windows operating system. This move, effective from May 2025, signals the end of an era that began with...
  5. FAA's Air Traffic Control Modernization: Moving Beyond Floppy Disks to the 21st Century

    Few images can conjure a sharper contrast with the cutting edge than a modern U.S. air traffic control room—one of the busiest nexuses of aviation in the world—relying on floppy disks and Windows 95 to guide aircraft safely across the skies. It is a juxtaposition both reassuring and unnerving...
  6. Microsoft Dynamics GP and SL Sunset: Your Guide to Migrating to Business Central

    For over four decades, Microsoft Dynamics GP and Microsoft Dynamics SL have occupied crucial roles at the heart of business management for a generation of small and midsize organizations. These venerable ERP solutions—once celebrated for their flexibility and robustness—are now officially...
  7. Why Thousands of Critical Institutions Still Rely on Windows XP in 2025

    In an era where cutting-edge technologies like generative artificial intelligence and Windows 11 dominate the digital landscape, it's startling to discover that numerous critical institutions continue to rely on Windows XP, an operating system released in 2001 and officially unsupported by...
  8. Healthcare IT Success Story: Vanderbilt’s Windows 11 Migration & Future Opportunities

    Few digital transformations come with stakes as high as those found in healthcare, where successful IT decisions impact both patient safety and operational efficiency. The recent Windows 11 migration undertaken by Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) offers an invaluable case study for...