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City IT warns half of machines may need replacement as Windows 10 support changes; staff will inventory equipment and pursue grants
Summary
Riverview IT staff advised the council that many city computers may not meet Windows 11 upgrade requirements and could require replacement or paid extended support; staff will inventory machines, prioritize replacements, and pursue grant funding for servers and storage.
City IT staff told council members the city's desktop and server environment needs assessment due to Microsoft's Windows 10 end‑of‑support schedule and aging servers.
The issue is consequential because unsupported operating systems and aging servers increase cybersecurity and operational risks if not addressed in a timely, funded plan.
Craig (identified in the meeting as IT staff) said “the city is mainly on Windows 10” and that some…
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