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Save the date: 14 October 2025 means the end of support for many popular Microsoft products. What it means for your business
On October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for several widely used software products, including Windows 10, Office 2016, and Office 2019. For businesses relying on these solutions, this milestone raises critical questions about security, compliance, and operational continuity. With less than two years left, companies must assess their IT infrastructure and determine the best course of action to avoid disruptions.
Forscope Supports Grad Karlovac in IT Modernization with Cost-Effective and Legally-Compliant Solutions
Forscope helped Grad Karlovac upgrade its IT systems, achieving 30% savings and full legal compliance. The city is Forscope’s first Croatian public institution partner.
✔︎ 30% Cost Reduction
✔︎ Legally-Compliant IT Modernization
On-Premise vs. Cloud vs. Hybrid IT: Finding the Balance for Scalable Business Solutions
As cloud computing costs continue to spiral upward, Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 release presents a timely alternative for budget-conscious organizations. Our analysis reveals why many businesses are rethinking the “cloud-only” approach, with some achieving up to 40% cost savings through strategic use of on-premises solutions.
The Renaissance of On-Premises Infrastructure: Why Windows Server 2025 Changes the Cloud vs. On-Prem Equation
As cloud computing costs continue to spiral upward, Microsoft’s Windows Server 2025 release presents a timely alternative for budget-conscious organizations. Our analysis reveals why many businesses are rethinking the “cloud-only” approach, with some achieving up to 40% cost savings through strategic use of on-premises solutions.
Windows 10 End of Support: The Hidden Costs and Strategic Opportunities for Business Transformation
October 2025 marks a critical turning point for businesses worldwide as Windows 10 reaches its end of support. With less than one year remaining, organizations face decisions that will impact their operations for years to come. This comprehensive analysis reveals why treating this deadline as a mere technical upgrade could be a costly mistake, and how forward-thinking businesses are leveraging this transition as a springboard for digital transformation.
Hybrid Software Licensing: The Strategic Advantage Your Enterprise is Missing
While most enterprises rush headlong into full subscription models, industry leaders are discovering a more nuanced approach: strategic hybrid licensing. Learn how combining perpetual licenses with selective subscriptions can reduce total IT spend by up to 40% while increasing operational flexibility – a strategy that’s becoming the hallmark of sophisticated IT procurement.
Beyond the Bargain: Your Essential Guide to Safe Software Procurement
Think that incredibly cheap software license is a smart business move? Think again. Discover why proper documentation matters more than price tags, and learn how to protect your business from costly licensing pitfalls. In today’s cost-conscious business environment, the allure of dramatically discounted software licenses can be hard to resist. But as the old saying goes: if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
Forscope at cITy UPGRADE 2023
From 15th to 16th June, our company participated in the cITy UPGRADE conference – yet another important event in the area of public sector, this time held in Split, Croatia. The event was focused on smart cities from the perspective of local self-governments.
Microsoft cloud services are more expensive again – how to decrease your costs?
On April 1st this year, Microsoft increased the prices of its cloud services, including Azure and Microsoft 365 subscriptions. The change aims to equalize their pricing globally, reflecting the exchange rate between customers’ local currencies and the US dollar. This is the second major price increase since March 1st 2022, when only new Microsoft 365 subscriptions were affected.
Liability insurance – additional assurance for risk-free purchases
When it comes to used software, we at Forscope are constantly striving to make the decision to purchase from us as easy as possible for our customers, and to reassure them that their business will be safe and secure with our products. We therefore contacted Vienna Insurance Group (specifically Kooperativa, Czech branch of VIG), who vouched for our company and provided comprehensive liability insurance coverage for any potential damages.
Deloitte Transactional audit: Get confirmation of our products’ legality from impartial experts!
Is your organization planning to purchase used software but you’re concerned about the legal risks associated with it? We at Forscope are here to help! All of our software products are fully legal, but to give you an extra peace of mind, we offer an exclusive option for an additional Transactional audit when ordering used software from us, performed by the trusted consulting firm Deloitte.
