Reliable IT support and cybersecurity in Ireland means planning ahead of deadlines, protecting systems around the clock, and building a team worth being recognised for. This month covers a Windows Server 2016 deadline every business needs a plan for, the backup setup running behind every client we support, and two award shortlists that reflect the team behind your account.
When Does Windows Server 2016 Lose Microsoft Support?
Microsoft’s mainstream support for Windows Server 2016 ended in January 2022, and extended support now ends on 12 January 2027. After that date, Microsoft stops providing security updates, technical support, and bug fixes altogether. Extended Security Updates are available as a paid option for up to three years beyond that date, but it’s a stopgap, not a long term fix, and the cost adds up.
For regulated businesses in aviation, pharma, and manufacturing, running an unsupported platform can also affect audits, insurance, and compliance requirements. Any business still running production systems on Server 2016 needs a migration plan in place well before the deadline. Moving early means choosing your own timeline and budget.
We run every migration as a planned project, mapped out before the deadline arrives, so nothing gets missed.
How Does 24/7 IT Monitoring Reduce Downtime?
Datto RMM watches every machine, network, and firewall around the clock, catching problems early, before they can stop a production line. Backups run three times a day, so if something does go wrong, recovery starts from a recent point rather than an outdated one.
Thormac Engineering, a plastic injection moulding company in Shannon, is a real example of what that looks like day to day: problems get caught and handled before their own customers ever notice one, and their line keeps running instead of stopping.
Shortlisted for Nine Workplace Excellence Awards
We entered this year’s Workplace Excellence Awards and were shortlisted for:
- Best Workplace for Leadership & Management
- Health & Wellbeing Team of the Year
- Best Workplace for Learning & Development
- Team of the Year
- Best Workplace for Employee Engagement & Team Building
- Best Workplace for Employee Recognition
- Best Workplace for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Best Workplace for Mental Health & Wellbeing
- Best Workplace for Remote & Distributed Teams
We’ve also been shortlisted for four Customer Experience Awards:
- Best Company for Client Retention
- Best IT Services Client Experience
- Best Customer Success Story
- Best Client Onboarding Experience.
Winners will be announced later this year.
A deadline planned early, and a problem solved before it reaches you. If you want a straight answer on your own setup, get in touch.
Mainstream support ended in January 2022, and extended support ends on 12 January 2027. After that date, Microsoft stops providing security updates, technical support, and bug fixes.
A supported platform keeps receiving security updates, runs better on current hardware, and meets compliance requirements that depend on supported software.
Continuous monitoring catches unusual activity on machines, networks, and firewalls early, before it interrupts the working day.
Written by: Jolene Oelofse – Marketing Lead, Hybrid Technology Partners
Jolene translates complex IT and cybersecurity topics into practical insights for Irish businesses, working closely with Managing Director Paul Browne to keep every article accurate.
