Canara Bank shifts from Windows XP to newer version

Mumbai: The bank switched to modern Windows before support due to potential security vulnerabilities and monetary hazards of staying on Windows XP after the end of support, a statement said.

Though security was the biggest reason for the switch over, other reasons that contributed to the decision included unavailability of drivers for external devices like printers, scanners and biometric machines if they remained on XP, it said. "We want to ensure smooth and streamlined customer experience without any stoppage in day-to-day banking operations," Canara Bank Chairman and Managing Director R K Dubey said.