Microsoft initially “deprecated” Internet Explorer in 2015, making it clear that they considered it a legacy product that people should think about moving away from. Now, after a number of years of dwindling user volumes, and the increased cost of support, Microsoft has made the decision to start to decommission the last version of Internet Explorer – version 11, which was released alongside the Windows 8 operating system in October 2013. While this has led to an explosion of new features and enhancements, it has also meant that Internet Explorer, along with its various legacy applications, has rapidly been left behind. When Google’s Chrome browser was announced in 2008, its rapid 6-7 week release cycle began a trend now shared across all browser providers, with Firefox and Microsoft Edge providing new versions of their software every couple of months. However the slow release schedule which accompanied browser software in the late 90s and 00s also meant that a large number of legacy applications and services have ended up being built around outdated technology. Since it was first released 1995, the various versions of Internet Explorer (IE) have been instrumental in driving the wider internet browser ecosystem forward.
Microsoft has announced that it will end support for Internet Explorer on August 17th, 2021 – meaning that if your business currently relies on the browser, it’s time to assess your options for the future…
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