NHS Tech Woes: Outdated Medical Devices Block Windows 11 Upgrade, Sparking Cybersecurity Fears
NHS hospitals are stuck in the past, blocked from fully upgrading to Windows 11 by stubborn suppliers. Some suppliers are demanding steep fees to update medical devices, leaving a small percent of NHS tech in a Windows 10 time warp. This digital dilemma risks patient data and care—talk about a tech-induced heart attack!
Hot Take:
It seems like upgrading to Windows 11 for NHS hospitals is like trying to get a toddler to eat broccoli – they know it’s good for them, but some stubborn suppliers are making it as difficult as possible!
Key Points:
- NHS hospitals face challenges upgrading to Windows 11 due to non-compliant medical devices.
- Some suppliers are quoting hefty fees for device upgrades to be compatible with Windows 11.
- Outdated systems pose cybersecurity risks and potential impacts on patient care.
- Microsoft has ended support for Windows 10, pressuring upgrades to Windows 11.
- The NHS’s history includes severe consequences from outdated software, such as the WannaCry attack.
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