Windows XP was in death still run on 1.5 million ATMs

Instead of upgrading to a version of the latest operating system, the banks chose to sign a contract to Microsoft Windows XP continues to support the old.

• Microsoft stopped supporting Windows XP and Office 2003 from April / Windows XP end date approaching

Many ATMs still using Windows XP when the operating system was dead.

As reported by Reuters, the ATM manufacturer, NCR announced two thirds of ATMs worldwide running Windows XP operating system, the equivalent of about 1.5 million. A special feature is that all of this will not be a change in the operating system when Microsoft stops supporting XP in April next.

To avoid the risk of hackers to infiltrate the system and steal money, the bank has signed a contract with Microsoft to continue to support the company even after the completion of the common user.

Expenses for the continued support is costly but new replacement cost even more. According to Reuters calculations, to expand and upgrade to a new platform, every bank in Britain will cost in the region separate from the 50 to 60 million pounds, or about $ 100 million. Further upgrades will also need a large team of engineers, make the turn but to ensure fast to avoid losses to the bank.

Where the ATM can also just one of many problems that individuals and organizations are using Microsoft Windows XP encounter when going officially stop supporting next month. The continued use of the operating system can still take place in the near future and many are leaving the mandatory use though undesirable.