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End of Life & End of Support Management: Identify IT risks early on
End of Life (EoL) marks the end of sales and further development, while End of Support (EoS) marks the complete discontinuation of manufacturer support and security updates. For companies, this means increased risks from cyber attacks, compliance violations and rising costs.
With Raynet One, you can keep track of all lifecycle data, identify risks early on and take timely measures to secure your IT.
The key benefits of End of Life and End of Support Management with Raynet One
IT security and stability through End of Life and End of Support Management
When IT assets reach the end of their lifecycle – i.e. end-of-life (EoL) or end-of-support (EoS) status – serious security gaps arise. Companies not only lose manufacturer support, but also expose themselves to considerable cyber risks.
The situation becomes particularly critical when hardware and software components reach EoL/EoS status faster than they can be replaced or migrated. Without structured management, there is an additional threat of legal, financial and functional risks – from compliance violations to system failures.
This is exactly where Raynet One comes in: the platform provides full visibility across all IT assets and automatically enriches your data with market data from the Raynet One Technology Catalog. This allows you to identify which systems are reaching end-of-life at an early stage and, with the help of automated workflows, initiate measures for modernisation, migration or security in good time – before outdated assets become a vulnerability.
How End of Life and End of Support Management supports your business-critical IT infrastructure
Increase security & proactively close risks
With True IT Visibility, you can immediately identify which assets are reaching EoL/EoS status. Raynet One automatically closes security gaps and protects your systems from cyber attacks.
Ensure compliance & avoid technical debt
Keep track of regulatory-critical systems at all times. Structured workflows help you avoid technical debt and meet compliance requirements.
Optimise costs through timely measures
Reduce unnecessary expenditure on support, maintenance and migration. With Raynet One, you can identify affected assets at an early stage and optimise your IT budget in the long term.
Increase system stability and efficiency
Automated processes minimise manual effort in lifecycle management and ensure the long-term compatibility of your IT landscape – efficiently and sustainably.
Cyberattack on IT infrastructure – full transparency and recovery in just 13 days
Following a targeted phishing attack, an international retail group lost track of its IT assets – with critical consequences for security and operations.
Thanks to Raynet technology, the company regained complete transparency across all systems in less than two weeks – and was able to restore its entire IT infrastructure in just 13 days.
An example of effective end-of-life & end-of-support management in an emergency.
Customers empowered by Raynet technologies
Raynet One: End of Life & End of Support Management at a glance
Reliably identifying outdated software and IT assets that are no longer supported requires more than just simple inventory management. This is exactly where Raynet One End of Life & End of Support Management comes in. The Raynet One Technology Catalog provides comprehensive market information on millions of software and hardware components and automatically checks their End of Life (EoL) and End of Support (EoS) status. Interactive dashboards provide you with clear, customised and action-oriented data – the basis for informed decisions and proactive IT security.
This becomes particularly critical in practical examples such as the End of Support for Windows 10, unpatched databases or servers that are no longer supported. Without clear transparency, this can lead to serious security gaps, compliance violations and rising operating costs.
With Raynet One, you remain capable of taking action because you continuously monitor EoL/EoS status, plan migration or replacement in good time, and prioritise and eliminate risks early on through automated workflows. This ensures compliance, reduces costs and protects your IT from the consequences of outdated systems.
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Frequently asked questions about End of Life & End of Support Management
What is End of Life & End of Support Management?
End of Life (EoL) and End of Support (EoS) Management refers to the structured process of monitoring IT assets throughout their entire lifecycle. The aim is to identify obsolete systems at an early stage and thus avoid security, compliance and cost risks.
Why is EoL and EoS management so important for companies?
Without transparency regarding expiring support or life cycles, security gaps, legal risks and unnecessary costs arise. Proactive management protects the IT infrastructure from failures and cyber attacks.
What advantages does Raynet One offer for End of Life & End of Support Management?
Raynet One uses the Technology Catalogue with millions of pieces of market information on software and hardware components. This provides companies with up-to-date EoL/EoS data in clear dashboards – including clear recommendations for action.
How does EoL/EoS Management support IT security?
Software and hardware that is no longer supported no longer receives security updates, leaving the door wide open to attackers. With EoL/EoS management, vulnerabilities can be closed at an early stage and attack surfaces reduced.
What impact does a lack of EoL/EoS Management have on IT costs?
Companies without an EoL/EoS strategy often pay unnecessary maintenance and support costs or are burdened by unforeseen failures. Early planning allows budgets to be optimised and technical debt to be avoided.
How quickly can EoL/EoS Management be implemented with Raynet One?
With Raynet One, companies can obtain an initial overview of all affected IT assets within a very short time. The solution can be implemented quickly, is scalable and delivers immediately usable results.
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End of Life (EoL) marks the end of sales and further development, while End of Support (EoS) marks the complete discontinuation of manufacturer support and security updates. For companies, this means increased risks from cyber attacks, compliance violations and rising costs.
With Raynet One, you can keep track of all lifecycle data, identify risks early on and take timely measures to secure your IT.
When IT assets reach the end of their lifecycle – i.e. end-of-life (EoL) or end-of-support (EoS) status – serious security gaps arise. Companies not only lose manufacturer support, but also expose themselves to considerable cyber risks.
The situation becomes particularly critical when hardware and software components reach EoL/EoS status faster than they can be replaced or migrated. Without structured management, there is an additional threat of legal, financial and functional risks – from compliance violations to system failures.
This is exactly where Raynet One comes in: the platform provides full visibility across all IT assets and automatically enriches your data with market data from the Raynet One Technology Catalog. This allows you to identify which systems are reaching end-of-life at an early stage and, with the help of automated workflows, initiate measures for modernisation, migration or security in good time – before outdated assets become a vulnerability.
With True IT Visibility, you can immediately identify which assets are reaching EoL/EoS status. Raynet One automatically closes security gaps and protects your systems from cyber attacks.
Keep track of regulatory-critical systems at all times. Structured workflows help you avoid technical debt and meet compliance requirements.
Reduce unnecessary expenditure on support, maintenance and migration. With Raynet One, you can identify affected assets at an early stage and optimise your IT budget in the long term.
Automated processes minimise manual effort in lifecycle management and ensure the long-term compatibility of your IT landscape – efficiently and sustainably.
Following a targeted phishing attack, an international retail group lost track of its IT assets – with critical consequences for security and operations.
Thanks to Raynet technology, the company regained complete transparency across all systems in less than two weeks – and was able to restore its entire IT infrastructure in just 13 days.
An example of effective end-of-life & end-of-support management in an emergency.
Reliably identifying outdated software and IT assets that are no longer supported requires more than just simple inventory management. This is exactly where Raynet One End of Life & End of Support Management comes in. The Raynet One Technology Catalog provides comprehensive market information on millions of software and hardware components and automatically checks their End of Life (EoL) and End of Support (EoS) status. Interactive dashboards provide you with clear, customised and action-oriented data – the basis for informed decisions and proactive IT security.
This becomes particularly critical in practical examples such as the End of Support for Windows 10, unpatched databases or servers that are no longer supported. Without clear transparency, this can lead to serious security gaps, compliance violations and rising operating costs.
With Raynet One, you remain capable of taking action because you continuously monitor EoL/EoS status, plan migration or replacement in good time, and prioritise and eliminate risks early on through automated workflows. This ensures compliance, reduces costs and protects your IT from the consequences of outdated systems.
What is End of Life & End of Support Management?
End of Life (EoL) and End of Support (EoS) Management refers to the structured process of monitoring IT assets throughout their entire lifecycle. The aim is to identify obsolete systems at an early stage and thus avoid security, compliance and cost risks.
Why is EoL and EoS management so important for companies?
Without transparency regarding expiring support or life cycles, security gaps, legal risks and unnecessary costs arise. Proactive management protects the IT infrastructure from failures and cyber attacks.
What advantages does Raynet One offer for End of Life & End of Support Management?
Raynet One uses the Technology Catalogue with millions of pieces of market information on software and hardware components. This provides companies with up-to-date EoL/EoS data in clear dashboards – including clear recommendations for action.
How does EoL/EoS Management support IT security?
Software and hardware that is no longer supported no longer receives security updates, leaving the door wide open to attackers. With EoL/EoS management, vulnerabilities can be closed at an early stage and attack surfaces reduced.
What impact does a lack of EoL/EoS Management have on IT costs?
Companies without an EoL/EoS strategy often pay unnecessary maintenance and support costs or are burdened by unforeseen failures. Early planning allows budgets to be optimised and technical debt to be avoided.
How quickly can EoL/EoS Management be implemented with Raynet One?
With Raynet One, companies can obtain an initial overview of all affected IT assets within a very short time. The solution can be implemented quickly, is scalable and delivers immediately usable results.
Interested in our solutions, need further Information, or have questions?
With 25 years of experience and numerous customer projects worldwide, we can help you with your challenges – contact us today!