As part of Microsoft's product lifecycle, Office 2016 and Office 2019 have reached their end of life. This means that these versions will no longer receive security updates, technical support, or bug fixes from Microsoft. Continuing to use unsupported software poses risks to your data security and productivity.
To ensure you have access to the latest tools, features, and security enhancements, we are transitioning to Office 2024, the latest version of Microsoft's productivity suite. Here are the key reasons for the upgrade:
1. Enhanced Security
Office 2024 includes state-of-the-art security features to protect against modern threats. Using outdated software leaves systems vulnerable to attacks, so upgrading is critical for safeguarding our organization and your work.
2. Improved Performance and Productivity
Office 2024 introduces new features, better integration with cloud services like Microsoft 365, and performance improvements to make your work easier and more efficient.
3. Compatibility and Collaboration
The latest version ensures seamless compatibility with modern file formats and collaboration tools, helping us work together more effectively across teams and devices.
We will be Migrating to Office 2024 Starting January 2025. End of Life for the Office 2016 and 2019 versions is October 2025. All Mitchell Machines will need to be updated to the latest version of office before the.
If you have any questions about the upgrades process please feel free to contact OIT support:
Email: support@mitchell.edu
Phone: 860-701-5190