Internet Explorer end of life could be a nightmare for some businesses

Date:
Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:02:35 +0000

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Despite lack of support, Internet Explorer usage is failing to disappear completely in some markets.

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While many of us may have made our goodbyes to Internet Explorer following
its recent end of life , the demise of the vintage browser could pose a major issue for some organisations.

Many companies in Japan, including government agencies, financial institutions, and manufacturing and logistics companies, still use the now unsupported web browser , according to Asian business publication Nikkei.

Microsoft finally ended support for Internet Explorer after 27 years on June 15, 2022, warning users of cybersecurity risks if they continue to use the software. Why is Japan still reliant on Internet Explorer?

The browser is still commonly used in Japan for employee task attendance management, expenses settlement, and other internal purposes according to research from information technology firm Keyman's Net, cited by Nikkei .

Almost half - 49% - of respondents surveyed said they still used the browser for work, and 20% said they werent sure how to transition away from Internet Explorer.

Many of Japans important public sector resources have been slow to respond to the issue according to Nikkeis reporting.

Notices from the Japan Pension Service concerning online applications still require users to use Edge in Internet Explorer mode, and so does the website of an unnamed government-backed mutual aid corporation for private schools.

Its not just the Japanese that are still clinging on to Internet Explorer.

Research from Lansweeper exclusively shared with TechRadar Pro claims nearly half (47%) of Windows 10 devices will need to be updated due to still using Internet Explorer as their browser - equivalent to millions of PCs in offices and other workplaces around the world. READ MORE:

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Microsoft first announced its plans to gradually phase out Internet Explorer 11 across Windows 10 and Microsoft 365 in August 2020, and since then has
been gradually stripping back services for the software.

Internet Explorer has a storied history, victoriously battling it out with other browsers such as Netscape in late 90s for dominance, in phenomenon know as the Browser Wars.



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