The April 2022 Act! updates include a critical security update in a Microsoft component, which we are told must be considered mandatory for all Act! customers. Sometimes Microsoft labels an update a critical security update when it is deemed necessary to prevent cyber-attack, including data loss, financial theft, identity theft & ransomware (see reference here).
Critical Security Update for Act!
All Act! versions (like all Windows applications) use Microsoft components that have since been discontinued by Microsoft when a better (and sometimes more secure) component was released. Sometimes Microsoft labels an update a critical security update when it is deemed necessary to prevent cyber-attack, including data loss, financial theft, identity theft & ransomware (see reference here). Outdated software doesn’t just risk data loss in that one application, but risks everything on that computer, and more.
Frequent updates from Act! include new & improved Microsoft components & other advances to improve performance, functionality & compatibility with Microsoft Office & other systems. The April 2022 Act! updates include a critical security update in a Microsoft component, which we are told must be considered mandatory for all Act! customers.
Customers using Act! v22-24 will need to install the free update as soon as possible (click here from 20/04/2022). Our team can assist if you wish for a small support fee (click here). Customers using Act! v21 or older will need an upgrade to a newer version to secure their system (see obsolescence policy here).
While an upgrade may incur a cost, not upgrading could become far more costly (see reference here). Click the Act! Help menu > About Act! > to see which version you have. The latest Act! version is now 64-bit, and includes enormous improvements in performance and Office integration, plus free marketing automation, saving you money on other e-marketing services (click here). If you’re not on subscription, you may qualify for a $100 discount if you start a subscription before 30 June 2022.
If you have Act! v21 or older, please contact your consultant or our office via [email protected] or call 02 9431 2222 (AU) 09 428 2281 (NZ) or as soon as possible for a quote on an upgrade to suit your own customised solution. Take advantage of our vast experience to ensure a smooth & safe upgrade and reap the rewards of improved productivity and a happier team! This will be a busy period for us, so please book in early to avoid delay.
Important Note: Upgrades require an uninstall of the previous version. We strongly recommend engaging a consultant to assist in the process. Should you decide to update Act! yourself, please refer to this Knowledge Base Article: https://help.act.com/s/article/How-do-I-install-Act-v24-prem. Act Today provides this documentation as a courtesy and accepts no responsibility for self installations. Please note that fees apply for any phone/email support you request if attempting to install the software yourself.