The 2021 Microsoft Product Roadmap Oct. 5 2021 Windows 11 Release Dec. 14, 2021 Microsoft issues the final bug fixes and non-security changes to all SKUs (stock-keeping units) of Windows 10 2004, from Home to Enterprise, ending 18 months of support. Jan. 18, 2022 Microsoft kicks off forced upgrades that replace Windows 10 Home 20H2 and Windows 10 Pro 20H2 with the year-later refresh Windows 10 21H2. Windows 10 Home/Pro/Pro Workstation 20H2 run out of support May 10, 2022, giving Microsoft 16 weeks to push the latest code to those PCs. Second Half of 2021 Intel's 12th-Gen Alder Lake chip will bring the company's hybrid architecture, which combines a mix of larger high-performance cores paired with smaller high-efficiency cores, to desktop x86 PCs for the first time.
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The Internet of Things (IoT). The IoT has become increasingly prevalent in recent years, as more and more objects get connected to the internet. This emerging technology means businesses have more data to work with to improve their sales and marketing efforts, according to CompTIA. However, it also means new points of vulnerability from an IT security perspective. 5G networks. The fifth generation of cellular networking technology promises to bring lower latency and faster speeds this year. This could help businesses (especially small and midsized ones) in various ways, from increased productivity to expanded remote working capabilities. Wi-Fi 6. To succeed in the business world today, a reliable and secure Wi-Fi network is essential. Wi-Fi 6 – which was introduced by the Wi-Fi Alliance last year but isn’t that widespread yet – offers greater speed, more network capacity, more throughput, and many other advantages. 10G networks. This new technology will boost cable internet speeds up to 10 gigabits per second. 10G networks will allow organizations to achieve greater efficiency and productivity, in addition to reducing network congestion.
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