Software is essential for just about every conceivable business. No matter your industry, no matter your market, you need to be taking advantage of the internet and technology at your fingertips. But it’s just as critical to keep that software updated. Increasing Security Risks With the prevalence of business software comes the prevalence of business hacking. Companies handle lots of sensitive data–personal information of their employees and customers, including names, addresses, birthdays, credit card numbers, social security numbers, and more. Some companies even might have digital connections with banks or other organizations that leave finances vulnerable.  Hackers tend to exploit outdated and older software. For the security of your employees, your customers, and your own company, it is critical that you keep the software updated to keep security risks at a minimum. Neglecting to do so will put you at needless risk. Increasing Costs You might be avoiding updating your business software in order to save on expenses. But ironically, this practice can actually end up being more expensive. Why? Well, at a certain point, the outdated software will begin to be supported by fewer and fewer people. Fewer I.T. workers and tech companies will know how to interface with or fix the…