Departments forced to take action as millions of machines face threats     



From V3:

The deal will mean that the million or so Windows XP machines still in use within the NHS will be given support and updates after the 8 April deadline. The Register first reported on the negotiations between Microsoft and the DoH.

“We are discussing plans with Microsoft for putting in place a migration plan and extended support for the NHS,” the DoH said in a statement.

  Department of Health negotiating Windows XP support with Microsoft