Microsoft’s Final Call: Time To Shift To Windows 11

by News Editor

March 20, 2025

Microsoft is urging the remaining 800 million users who are still on Windows 10 to make the leap to Windows 11. Despite recent efforts, over 60% of users remain on the older system, with various challenges or personal reluctance slowing the transition.

Essential Insights

Microsoft has seen a minor uptick in upgrades, but Windows 10 users still dominate the market.
The imminent end-of-support for Windows 10 means looming security risks unless users upgrade soon.
The company’s alerts provide users with direct links to upgrade verification or purchasing new systems.
By October 14, 2025, Microsoft will end all support for Windows 10, removing free and premium support services altogether.

Impending Impacts

The cessation of support doesn’t halt system functionality immediately. However, vulnerabilities will increase as application compatibility declines, leading to potential security risks. Such a vast amount of unsupported devices is unprecedented, signaling potential chaos.

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Environmental Concerns

Approximately 240 million machines aren’t compatible with Windows 11 requirements, sparking concerns over e-waste and missed opportunities for organizations focused on reuse and recycling.

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Eurobank Wins Two Euromoney Awards Following Cyprus Merger

by THEFUTURE.TEAM

July 17, 2026

Eurobank has been named Cyprus’ Best Bank for 2026 by Euromoney, while also receiving the award for Best Bank for Large Corporates at the publication’s latest Awards for Excellence.

Merger Marks A Milestone

The awards recognise the bank’s performance during 2025, a year marked by the completion of the legal merger between Hellenic Bank and Eurobank Cyprus. The transaction created Eurobank Limited, which the group says is now Cyprus’ largest banking and insurance organisation, with assets exceeding €28 billion.

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Euromoney’s Awards for Excellence evaluate banks’ performance over the previous calendar year, with this edition covering January 1 to December 31, 2025.

Lending, Customers And Digital Growth

Eurobank said its business lending portfolio expanded by around 17 per cent during 2025, while its customer base grew to more than 710,000 retail clients and 11,500 business customers.

The bank also continued its digital expansion, saying more than 96 per cent of transactions are now completed through digital channels, and most financing applications are submitted via its mobile app.

Expanding International Presence

Eurobank also highlighted the opening of its first representative office in India, describing the move as a step toward strengthening business links between Cyprus and India while supporting Cyprus’ role as a gateway to the European Union for Indian businesses and investors.

According to the bank, Euromoney recognised not only the successful completion of the merger but also its lending growth, digital transformation and contribution to Cyprus’ position as an international business and investment hub.

CEO On The Awards

“The Euromoney awards confirm Eurobank’s strong momentum and the successful implementation of our group’s strategy in Cyprus,” Chief Executive Michalis Louis said.

He said the merger strengthened the bank’s ability to support households, businesses and the wider economy, while highlighting continued investment in digital services and the opening of the representative office in India as key milestones during the year.

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