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Windows 10 end-of-support is a critical alert for healthcare clinics

Once Microsoft ends support, Windows 10 devices will stop receiving:

• Security patches, exposing systems to ransomware, malware, and targeted cyberattacks

• Compatibility updates, breaking essential healthcare software such as radiography dashboards, diagnostic AI, and cybersecurity layers

• Compliance safeguards, putting clinics at risk under the Notifiable Data Breach scheme, OAIC guidelines, and ACCC-enforced privacy laws

Running Windows 10 after end-of-support in Australia isn’t just inefficient—it could endanger patient data and clinic operations.

Why IT providers cannot bypass Microsoft’s support lifecycle

Healthcare IT providers in Australia cannot ethically or legally support Windows 10 once Microsoft ends updates. Continuing to use unsupported systems means:

• No guarantees of operational uptime

• No protection from active exploits targeting known Windows 10 vulnerabilities

• A breach of duty of care under Australian cybersecurity and privacy regulations

Your IT foundation becomes unstable the moment Windows 10 support ends.

What about medical devices running Windows 10 LTSC?

Not all systems are affected equally. Devices running Windows 10 LTSC (Long-Term Servicing Channel), often found in medical imaging or lab equipment, will continue receiving security updates for their extended lifecycle.

But standard Windows 10 installations across your clinic’s IT infrastructure do not have this protection. Only LTSC-certified devices are exempt.

Why healthcare clinics must upgrade now

With the deadline in Australia approaching, upgrading is not optional. Migration to a supported system ensures:

• Seamless integration with diagnostic and patient management systems

• Ongoing security protection against evolving cyber threats

• Full support from IT providers, including patching and help desk services

• Compliance with healthcare legislation, ACCC requirements, and OAIC privacy standards

An upgrade is more than a technical task—it is essential for patient safety, data integrity, and regulatory compliance.

How Medic Cloud supports your migration

Medic Cloud helps Australian healthcare providers transition smoothly from Windows 10 to supported platforms. We deliver:

• End-to-end IT transformation, from planning to implementation

• Proven expertise in both single-site clinics and nationwide radiology networks

• Compliance-ready migrations, aligned with Australian privacy and healthcare laws

• Zero-risk transitions, protecting uptime, revenue, and patient care

With licences and credentials to manage radiation-based infrastructure, Medic Cloud ensures your clinic stays compliant and secure during the changeover.

Take action before the deadline hits Australia

The Windows 10 end-of-support deadline is fast approaching. Waiting puts your clinic’s systems, staff, and patients at risk.

Future-proof your healthcare IT today. Contact Medic Cloud to plan your migration before Windows 10 support ends in Australia. Keep your clinic secure, compliant, and ready for the future.

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